Are you looking for a way to get fit without having to leave your house? Or maybe you’re a Personal Trainer who is looking for a new, private space to train your clients. Either way, converting your garage into a gym may be the perfect solution! Over the last couple of years due to the stress we’ve been under, many of us have put on weight through emotional eating and now it’s time to work off the additional pounds.
In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and tricks on how to make the transformation as easy and affordable as possible. So, whether you’re just getting started or you’re ready to take your training to the next level, keep reading for some helpful advice!
Want to Get Fit at Home?
While there is a cost to setting up your gym in your garage, you’ll save money by not paying monthly membership fees so overall it should be more cost effective. Statistics show many members don’t get good value out of their memberships. Converting your garage into a home gym is a great way to get fit without having to leave the house.
If you’ve even joined a commercial gym, you may have found making time to go there can be difficult. However, a home gym is always available whenever you need it! If you’ve only got time for a short workout or few weight reps, it’s easy to do that in the comfort of your own home.
It’s also fantastic for busy people who hire Personal Trainers to work with them. You can invite your Personal Trainer to come and work with you at home, help you get the most out of your gym and motivate you to reach your goals.
A Space for Personal Trainers to Work
Personal Trainers can train clients in their own private space with all of the equipment they need right at home. Many clients will love the privacy since they can work out without feeling self-conscious.
It’s also easier for Personal Trainers who can plan their clients training sessions around their personal lifestyles better. If you’ve got a client in the morning then a couple of hours to kill before more clients in the afternoon, it’s handy to be at home rather than waiting around at a commercial gym.
Setting Up Your Garage Gym
When it comes to setting up your garage for your fitness needs, there is a lot to consider. It may be wise to go to your local commercial gym a few times to get an idea of what type of equipment you like and will benefit the most from. There are many pros and cons to hiring a Personal Trainer. If you have a Personal Trainer, they may also be able to advise you on the best equipment to suit your needs.
Here are some tips on how to turn your garage into a gym space you will love:
1. Make Your Space
Start by clearing out any unnecessary items from the space and painting or sealing the walls and floor if necessary. This will help create a more motivating and inspiring environment. You will need some floor space to do your exercises so make sure to leave enough room.
2. Do it in Stages
Some of the equipment you’d love to have may be expensive and you so you may not be able to afford it all right away. You don’t need expensive equipment like treadmills or elliptical machines to get started. All that’s needed are some weights and exercise mats. With the right exercise techniques, such as Pilates, your exercise can become the powerhouse of stabilizing muscles and reaching your fitness goals.
3. Choose the Right Equipment
Once you have made your space, it is time to add in some equipment. If you are short on funds, there are plenty of exercises that can be done without any equipment at all, but if you have the budget, investing in a few key pieces of equipment will make your workouts more effective.
4. Install Your Equipment
Installing some basic equipment such as a weight bench, barbells and a few multi-purpose machines can help turn your garage into a personal training paradise. If you have the space, consider installing a pull-up bar or other climbing apparatus to increase the range of exercises you can do.
Time to get started!
You’ve probably seen those amazing transformations on TV where someone takes a dark, cluttered garage and turns it into a gleaming personal training gym. Believe it or not, you can do that same transformation in your own garage with these few simple steps we’ve covered. To your fitness success!
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