How to build garage gym
This is a quick overview of how to build a garage gym. You can dive deeper into the related articles section at a later point if you wish to.
Related Articles
- The ultimate guide to building a home gym
- Which belt to buy from Rogue
- Which rack to buy from Rogue over $1000
- Which rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000
- Which plates to buy from Rogue
- Which strength equipment to buy from Rogue
- Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue
- Which Equipment package to buy from Rogue
- Which accessory to get from Rogue
- Which jump rope to get from Rogue
- Which bench to get from Rogue
- Which dumbbell to get from Rogue
Gym membership
A gym membership will be the first step to your garage gym. Get the maximum out of a trial month. Learn as much as you can from different members and personal trainers. Use all of the equipment to get a feeling for what you want in your garage gym. Get clarity about your fitness goals and the plans to reach them. Try to go at least three ties a week and keep up the routine. This is a little test and exploration before putting down the big bucks to build your garage gym.
Survey the area
While you are gaining experience on the training side of things, survey your garage. What is in there? Which items need to be kept? What needs to be discarded? Where are the dors and windows? Is there heating and water? Any obstructions which can not be removed and are not at eye level? How much space is available? Be detailed about the measurements and drawings you make. It will help you later in the process to make the right decisions and not regret some big items. It will also avoid having to do things twice over which sucks up time and money.
Make a plan
Based on what you learned from your trial membership and survey of the area make a plan. There are some things to be done before you can start the garage gym:
- Where do the cars go?
- What is in the garage that can be thrown away?
- What is in the garage that you want to keep?
- Where will these items be stored in the future?
- Where will new infrastructures like heating and water go?
- When will the equipment be delivered?
- Who will help with the assembly?
Assign areas
When you have all your measurements and a plan which areas of the garage can be used in the future start assigning areas. The areas are mostly:
- Strength
- Cardio
- Stretch
- Car
- Storage
- Office
Zoning the different areas makes it easier to keep your floor plan clean and distinct. It will bring order and a nice flow zo your future garage gym.
Plan equipment
Based on your exercise list and goals plan your equipment. The equipment will go into the designated zones which you have laid out a step before. A quick reference list for your garage gym is:
Finance plan
A garage gym conversion will put you back somewhere between 1000 - 10000. Make a plan on how you will finance the purchase unless you have the money already in the bank. Building a garage gym not only makes you fitter, but it will also hone your project planning skills. Tread it as such.
Delivery and assembly
Take some days off for the arrival of your delivery and maybe enlist one of your friends to help you with the assembly of your garage gym. You usually do not need more than two people to assemble the equipment for a garage gym.
Summary
Start with a gym subscription and work your way from there to save yourself some money. Be honest about what you are doing rather than getting hung up on wishful thinking