“Stylish” may not be the first word that comes to mind when thinking about a garage gym, but there’s no reason why you can’t have a pleasant space to train in. Some people prefer an industrial style home gym, full of concrete and metal, some prefer a stylish, minimalist home gym, and others are more motivated by a colourful and eye-catching space for their Home Fitness Equipment.
Below we’ve laid out some of the main points to consider when decorating your home gym. Firstly, you need to envision what you see your space looking like.
Colours
Bright colours like orange or yellow can really brighten up a basement gym with limited natural light.
You can also get colour-coded weight plates to simultaneously add a pop of colour and make them easier to tell apart at a glance.
For a minimalist gym, you can’t go wrong with silver and black equipment, and if you’re after an old-school lifting aesthetic, look at including a set of cast iron weight plates.
Lighting
You’ll also have to consider your lighting – it needs to be sufficiently bright but also flush to the ceiling or walls to make sure it isn’t in the way, since garages usually have low ceilings.
A simple fluorescent strip light is a popular choice, and many stylised home gyms choose hexagon shaped grid lighting on the walls or ceiling.
Flooring
Adequate rubber Home Gym Flooring mats are a must, especially if you perform any kind of deadlifts or Olympic style weightlifting – this will keep the flooring underneath in better condition and greatly reduce workout noise. If you want to provide additional protection for both your floor and equipment, you can purchase a deadlift platform or weightlifting drop pads.
If you’re lucky enough to have a large space, you may also want to have a section of artificial grass tiles for exercises like sled pulls.
Storage
Space is at a premium in home gyms, and you’ll likely build up a collection of bars, dumbbells, and weight plates, along with various accessories such as straps, belts, gymnastic rings, and resistance bands.
Investing in gym storage will streamline your workouts as you’ll be able to quickly locate and easily access equipment. Having a Dumbbell Rack is also a lot safer than having multiple pairs of dumbbells on the floor.
Finishing Touches
Now that your gym is fully set up, it’s time to add those finishing touches. Think pictures of bodybuilders, motivational posters, flags, banners, or murals on the wall.
These are the small touches that really make the gym personal to you, and somewhere you’ll enjoy training in day after day.
Now that you’ve got some ideas for how to get started on decorating your home gym, we hope you’ll have fun making your space your own. Design it however you like in whatever way will help you reach your fitness goals!
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