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Modern Craftsman | Willow Glen | Cherry
Modern Craftsman | Willow Glen | Cherry
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Compact, bright, and mighty! This home gym tucked in a corner room makes working out easy.
Side Extension - Gym
Side Extension - Gym
Keeps ArchitectKeeps Architect
Joaquin Gindre of Keeps Architect. Completed gym with access to the rear garden. Natural light floods through the rooms due to the vaulted ceiling and high-level glazing.
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
Robbinsville Basement Bar & Chill
DES Home RenovationsDES Home Renovations
Plan B Villa at Brambleton
Plan B Villa at Brambleton
Van Metre HomesVan Metre Homes
Custom Home Project
Custom Home Project
Hannah Custom Homes & RemodelingHannah Custom Homes & Remodeling
Entertainment Haven
Entertainment Haven
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
New Construction
New Construction
Kloster ConstructionKloster Construction
Functional Basement Remodel in Aurora, IL
Functional Basement Remodel in Aurora, IL
Reliable Home ImprovementReliable Home Improvement
Scott Pfeiffer
Shadow Creek Lane
Shadow Creek Lane
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Ranch Redux
Ranch Redux
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
The transitional style of the interior of this remodeled shingle style home in Connecticut hits all of the right buttons for todays busy family. The sleek white and gray kitchen is the centerpiece of The open concept great room which is the perfect size for large family gatherings, but just cozy enough for a family of four to enjoy every day. The kids have their own space in addition to their small but adequate bedrooms whch have been upgraded with built ins for additional storage. The master suite is luxurious with its marble bath and vaulted ceiling with a sparkling modern light fixture and its in its own wing for additional privacy. There are 2 and a half baths in addition to the master bath, and an exercise room and family room in the finished walk out lower level.
Gym
Gym
Pittsburgh Design And RemodelingPittsburgh Design And Remodeling
Workout Room
Workout Room
cindymburkecindymburke
Handcrafted Custom Log Home - Pine, CO
Handcrafted Custom Log Home - Pine, CO
UserUser
1644
1644
Design Source Interiors Las VegasDesign Source Interiors Las Vegas
Bradley
Bradley
Carter IncCarter Inc
Basement
Basement
Castle Pines Remodeling LLCCastle Pines Remodeling LLC
Modern Courtyard
Modern Courtyard
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Scott Shigley
Clear Creek Parade Home 2020
Clear Creek Parade Home 2020
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Home Gym
Home Gym
Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLCLandmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC
Custom home gym in a basement (very rare in FL) Reunion Resort Kissimmee FL by Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling
Westchester Family Home
Westchester Family Home
MDY Design, IncMDY Design, Inc

Small 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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