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How To Turn Your Shed Into A Home Gym


Published on February 18, 2014 by The Beast
Written in Home

 

If you have a shed in your garden that is just taking up space or isn’t being used regularly, you can add some life to it by turning it into a home gym. Having a home gym makes getting regular exercise more convenient, and doing so in your shed makes better use of something that would otherwise go wasted. Here are some tips for turning your shed into a home gym, including the best way to maximize the space and how to make for an environment that is perfect for exercise and fitness.

Insulation and Drywall


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There is going to be a few things that you have to do to build up your shed. Depending on your level of DIY skills, you may be able to do this on your own, or you may have to hire someone to do it for you. Either way, the foundation is going to be the first step that you’ll want to consider. Even if your shed has walls, you may want to consider adding insulation and even drywall. This will make the temperature in the shed more comfortable during months with extremely hot or cold weather.

Electrical Wiring


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Also during the time that you are setting up drywall and insulation, you should also consider how you want to power your shed gym. You may need to run electricity to power your treadmill, or to hook up a television or a fan. It’s a good idea to at least give yourself a few power outlets during the building process, rather than need to go back and do this after the building is finished.

Designs


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Once you have built up your gym walls and insulation, you can decide on how you want to design your garden gym.

Depending on the space that you have available in your shed, your options may be a bit limited. One example is that you can paint your walls a specific colour that really gets you motivated to work out.

Another option is to put mirrors up as the walls, so that you can see your progress during your training. Interior designs and how you build up your gym will play a factor into how you feel while working out, so it certainly plays a role when building the perfect gym shed.

Equipment

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Depending on your goals, you’ll need to decide what equipment is necessary for your shed gym. In some instances, you may just need a few pieces of cardio equipment like a bike or treadmill.

For athletes that are more concerned with weight training, you’ll need a bench and some dumbbells. House To Home takes a look at some of the necessities that should be in your shed gym, in order to make sure it provides you with the needs that you have. It is a good place to start when creating your shed gym

Turning your shed into a home gym is a great way to utilize space that you already have. It will provide you with a convenient place to work out, without having to leave your own property.

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