Get Active at Home – Turn a Shed into a Gym
Do you have 20 dollars a month going to an unused gym membership? Between work, errands, and family, finding time to hit the gym can be challenging. The good news – there's a way to bring the gym to you!
People around the world are turning sheds into versatile and fun buildings on their properties. Offices, art studios, libraries – you name it. What if you could turn this extra space into a home gym?
BackYard Storage is passionate about everything to do with sheds. We have great building options available to help you set up your personal fitness paradise.
In this article, we'll look at the benefits of a home gym, as well as the construction considerations to take into account. This will give you everything you need so you can finally conquer your New Year's resolution!
Benefits of a Home Gym
There are a ton of advantages a home gym can provide that you just can't find at the local Planet Fitness.
- Saving Time – It's hard to find the energy to drive to the gym before or after work, and you certainly don't want to make the commute over the weekend. A quick walk across the backyard is far more manageable and allows for a more flexible schedule. Additionally, you don't have to wait to hop on a machine! With a shed-gym, the days of waiting for the squat rack are over.
- Privacy – Let's face it. Going to the gym can be awkward. Some people avoid gym memberships altogether because public exercise gives them anxiety. A shed-gym eases those nerves. Exercise at your speed and skill level without fear of judgment. Plus, you get to control the speakers.
- Saving Money – This one is a no-brainer. Between the memberships, gas, and gym clothes you bought to fit in, fitness costs can start to rack up. Buying a shed-gym might be a big initial purchase, but after a while, it pays for itself.
- It's Designed to Fit You – Gyms can be frustrating. They don't have a Stairmaster, and the brand of elliptical they buy has a seat that's just not comfortable. With a shed-gym, you pick the equipment, layout, and style, making your workouts more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable. And hey, it's pretty cool to show off a gym you designed.
Construction Considerations
So now you know how great a gym-shed could be, but which shed is best? Let's take a look at some of these construction components to consider while shed-shopping.
- Space – One of the first things to think about is how big you want your gym to be. How much equipment are you placing in there? Are you inviting others to work out with you? Do you need extra room for stretching? Visualizing the space beforehand can give you a great idea of the dimensions you need for your shed.
- Electricity & Lighting – Do you have machines that need to be plugged in? What about outlets to plug in some fans? Are you planning to work out at night under some fluorescent bulbs? All of these are questions to ask yourself when picking out a shed. If you think any of these would apply to you, you need to plan for a shed that can be hooked up to electricity or fitted with solar panels.
- Lofted Roof – If you're going to be doing a lot of jumping, you'll want ample headroom! A lofted roof gives you space to move around without worrying about a big goose egg. Additionally, the loft beds on the sides give you extra room for weights or yoga mats.
- Ventilation – Exercise can make you breathe hard and sweat even harder. Without proper ventilation, this can mean big trouble for the shed's air quality and heat levels. Consider a building with lots of windows to get airflow going, or plan on adding a ventilation system to really combat the mustiness.
- Double Doors – Gym equipment can be large. Double doors will ensure that your elliptical goes precisely where you want it without scraping up your nice, shed walls.
With all these things in mind, you're ready to start planning. Luckily, BackYard Storage has plenty of sheds at a wide price range to suit any of your home fitness dreams. Get in touch with our team today, and we'd be happy to help you find the perfect shed to fit your needs. Now, all you need is a protein shake!
Browse our inventory to see all our available sheds, garages, and storage buildings, or come by one of our convenient locations to check out our high quality construction for yourself. You can even use our online configurator to see all the options available to you.