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Affordable Traditional Home Gym Ideas and Designs

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Home Gym in Smyrna
Home Gym in Smyrna
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
Oversized, metal and glass sliding doors separate the living room from the fully equipped home gym with mirrored walls and state of the art workout equipment.
Modern Home Gym Space
Modern Home Gym Space
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Perfect updated gym space to get in an at-home workout any time of the day. Peloton, StarMark Cabinetry, Kitchen Intuitions and GlassCrafters Inc.. Chris Veith Photography Kim Platt, Designer
The Rambler
The Rambler
George Pendleton & Co., Inc.George Pendleton & Co., Inc.
Fitness Room Includes: thumping sound system, 60" flat screen TV, 2-Big Ass ceiling fans, indirect lighting, and plenty of room for exercise equipment. The yoga studio and golf swing practice rooms adjoin.
Westover
Westover
lee luxford a+dlee luxford a+d
Terry Roberts Photography
Murphy Beds
Murphy Beds
Southern Closet Systems Inc.Southern Closet Systems Inc.
Fitness Room
Fitness Room
Kathleen Townsend Interior Design, LLCKathleen Townsend Interior Design, LLC
DE Photography (De Emery)
illume
illume
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Brad Montgomery
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Smile-A-Mile PaintingSmile-A-Mile Painting
Cyprus House Plan
Cyprus House Plan
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Acadian Master Piece
Acadian Master Piece
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
Freestanding exercise room off the master retreat separated by a Trellis.
Office and Kitchen Organizing Project
Office and Kitchen Organizing Project
Let's Get Organized! Englewood Cliffs, New JerseyLet's Get Organized! Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Gayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD
Boxing Gym with in-ceiling speaker installation
Boxing Gym with in-ceiling speaker installation
World Wide StereoWorld Wide Stereo
Karen Tropea
Baker Park kitchen and basement workout room and laundry room addition remodel
Baker Park kitchen and basement workout room and laundry room addition remodel
Talon Construction Inc.Talon Construction Inc.
A two-story addition renovation with a new kitchen on the ground floor and an awesome workout room in the basement with rolling barn doors and stainless steel hardware.
The Cyprus - Salt Lake Parade of Homes 2016
The Cyprus - Salt Lake Parade of Homes 2016
Willowood HomesWillowood Homes
Small Home Gym
Small Home Gym
GreatmatsGreatmats
"As seen in the picture, I use the pebble 3/4'' tiles for my home gym. I was concerned about installing a workout area in a room with a tile floor, so I elected to go with the thicker foam tiles. Greatmats was awesome- I requested three samples from them, which arrived quickly and were free! It was extremely helpful being able to compare the densities, weights, and textures of all three samples side-by-side. The other two samples were roughly a half-inch thick and it was apparent the 3/4'' was the way to go for my purposes. I try not to drop any weights- more to take care of the equipment than out of a fear of damaging the underlying tile- but I love the peace of mind the mats give me to set down a deadlift relatively firmly or letting a weight slip out of my hand and not have to worry about any damage to the floor below. The density is perfect- firm enough to not feel 'squishy' underfoot (I was concerned about my feet sinking in and being unstable during squats, but that hasn't been an issue), but still enough cushioning to soften a weight being dropped. Installation was a breeze- I went to Home Depot and bought a 3' straightedge which helped tremendously. Because I installed wall-to-wall, I had to trim about a half-dozen tiles. Just make sure you have a fresh blade on your utility knife and the cuts will go much faster. I have yet to mop it or spill any water on the floor other than sweat, but I haven't noticed any liquid seeping through and they're very easy to sweep/mop up. Excellent product- I actually plan to buy a few more to finish off the room!" - Allen, San Diego, CA https://www.greatmats.com/flooring/exercise-room-flooring.php
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Michael Menn Ltd.Michael Menn Ltd.
Can you believe we were able to incorporate a half-court basketball area?
Beverly Hills Charm
Beverly Hills Charm
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Our favorite part of this room is the mirrored door and soft rug with soothing, Earthy colors. Put down a rug and two yoga mats for an easy way to convert an used room into a yoga or exercise space.
Potomac, MD Shabby-Chic Remodel
Potomac, MD Shabby-Chic Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Mirrored Walls
Mirrored Walls
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Mirrored walls make you feel like you are at a real gym space as you workout. Peloton, StarMark Cabinetry, Kitchen Intuitions and GlassCrafters Inc.. Chris Veith Photography Kim Platt, Designer
Third Car Garage Home Gym
Third Car Garage Home Gym
Wendy Glaister InteriorsWendy Glaister Interiors

Affordable Traditional Home Gym Ideas and Designs

Home gyms are a wonderful luxury if fitness is a priority. The freedom and flexibility offered by building a traditional home gym or exercise room at home is a great investment, and will soon recoup its worth in memberships. Design ideas might conjure up images of exercise bikes, treadmills and heavy weights, but if that isn’t your thing it can really be as simple as having an open, airy, mirrored studio in which to practice yoga or pilates.

How to find ideas for my home gym?

The first consideration for your traditional home gym design is finding the space, the second is working out how this space will accommodate the gym equipment that you require. You may have a spare room, loft, basement or garage that can be fitted for purpose, but there’s more to home gyms than just bringing in the right equipment – you will want to consider hygiene, ventilation, your flooring and ease of movement around the space. Try looking through the photos from design professionals to find inspiration on how to furnish and decorate your home gym, and filter by style, budget, size, type, flooring and colours to find designs that could work for you.

How to choose the right gym equipment?

The home exercise equipment you should invest in will depend on whether you are a cardio or weights lover, and there are ideas for every budget varying from the humble skipping rope, to medicine balls, dumbbells and weight benches, or go all out with a state-of-the-art multi gym and motorised treadmills or cross-trainers. If your workouts don’t involve any fitness equipment, a bright studio space will offer the perfect environment for exercise – just add your yoga mat, a ballet barre or soft stretching area and you’ll have all you need. If you really want to go all out, and dance is your typical workout of choice, you might even consider a sprung floor. The home gym is the one room where mirrors aren’t decor, so install a mirrored wall so you can keep proper form whilst exercising.

How do I convert my space into a home gym?

Your first consideration in a home gym is space – you need to keep enough space between your gym machines to allow safe and easy movement. Designating extra space for stretching can be as important as finding room for a rowing machine and weights. Good ventilation is essential – if you have insufficient windows for good air flow then you can add extractor fans and consider installing air conditioning for climate control. Access to an electrical supply through floor recessed power points is important for your workout equipment and you may want to consider allowing for a TV and sound system. Think carefully about lighting when considering home gym ideas and ideally avoid low-hanging lights or lighting that will give off a lot of heat, as keeping cool whilst exercising is critical to comfort.

What should I do for the flooring?

Before bringing any large scale home fitness equipment into the room and dreaming up grandiose home gym ideas, take into account how much weight your floors can take. Unless your gym is on the ground floor, you may need to strengthen your flooring. Suspending timber floors may need reinforcing, and outdoor buildings such as sheds will need a minimum of 150mm joists to support equipment. If in any doubt, consult a structural engineer – nothing interrupts a workout like falling through your home gym floor! When it comes to the covering, vinyl, rubber and foam tiles or interlocking floor mats are all good options as they provide spring and a soft surface if you are in contact with the floor often.
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