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Home gym garage vs basement [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 28, 2020 9:00:00 AM

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Home gym garage vs basement

 
If you have space, put your home gym into the basement instead of the garage. This will keep parking spaces and have fewer problems with heating and cooling.
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Basement gym 

 
The basement can be a great place to put a gym in. Often overlooked and used as a place for clutter, the basement can be turned to a place for health and recovery. 
 
Basements are usually spacious as they either take up half of all of the house’s footprint if there is one. Check whether there are windows to the street and which way the doors open. Make a note of any important equipment like heating or ventilation for the house. One of the main challenges with a basement gym is ventilation and heating if it has not been installed when the basement was built. 
 

Pros of a basement gym 

 
basement gym is usually spacious. It also directly in your house. Compared to a garage gym it will also be easier to keep the children out, as you only have to block one door for access. It is also is away from the street and any other outside influences. Putting the basement in the gym also means that you will keep your parking spaces in the garage
 

Cons of a basement gym 

 
If you don’t have a basement it is not really feasible to dig one after the house is built. I. In this situation, the only options are the garage, garden, and attic. I this important that you have lighting, heating, and ventilation in your basement gym. Otherwise, it quickly turns into a den that you might not want to be in for long. 
 

Garage gym 

 
garage gym can take a room in your house which is rarely used and turn into something functional. This is of course only true if you mainly park on the street or in the driveway. Check what you currently store in your garage and whether you can free up space. With this, you can start an exciting little problem to make the entire family more healthy. You may even generate some extra income from this. 
 
Check the garage for existing infrastructure and whether it is designed for one or two cars. Make decisions about whether you want to store equipment in the walls or not. Also, make a list of all the exercises you are currently doing and what equipment you will need to do them. 
 

Pros of garage gym 

 
It is right at your home and you pay no membership fees. You can do whatever you want, whenever you want. No other people getting in your way, your own opening hours and your own equipment. You might even have your favorite beer in the fridge. 
 

Cons of garage gym 

 
You will have to give up the storage and parking spot. The cost of the conversion also might not outweigh gym membership costs. There will be no trainers and other people to motivate you. If you enjoy the community aspect a garage gym might not be for you unless you share it with neighbors. 
 

Garage gym vs basement gym 

 
If you have a basement and currently do not make a lot of use out of it, it is the preferred option over the garage. It will be easier to keep isolated and you will still have parking spaces,
 
 

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