Building a Home Gym? 3 Things to Consider

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If you join a gym every January only to cancel your membership during the busy summer months, you’re in good company! Living an active lifestyle is a common New Year’s resolution—but sticking to this goal can take a little help. The key to committing to this fitness-focused goal is to make exercise convenient and enjoyable.

One of the best ways to fit the gym into your busy schedule is to bring the gym to you. Luckily, building a DIY home gym can be simple and easy with the right tools and project planning skills. Whether you want to create an elegant cardio room or a simple space for weightlifting, check out these three tips for building a home gym.

Find the Right Flooring

When you picture a gym, you might immediately envision weightlifting and cardio equipment. However, the flooring is one of the most important components of a safe and functional gym. If you plan on using an indoor space, such as a garage or spare bedroom, use durable, shock-absorbant flooring to protect your joints, equipment, and home. Refinishing your deck with the right boards is essential if you’re transforming your patio or deck into a yoga or meditation space.

If you prefer exercising outdoors and are looking for rot and splinter-resistant deck boards composite is a great material. If you plan on transforming your garage into a cardio and strength training room, interlocking rubber utility floor tiles can keep your home gym safe and protect your equipment.

Choose the Right Room

Garages, spare bedrooms, screened-in porches, and finished basements are popular options for home gyms. However, before you start bringing in equipment and setting up weight racks, consider how to use the space best.

The right tool storage options, such as wall racks, cabinet storage systems, and totes, can help clear space in your garage for a workout area. The right furniture, like a Murphy bed or pull-out couch, can help your spare room function as a guest room and a home gym. By optimizing and organizing your space ahead of time, you can make your home gym feel spacious and organized.

Think Long Term

While some home improvements are fairly universal, a home gym is a relatively personalized renovation. If you’ve already found your forever home, customize your home gym to your heart’s content. However, if you plan on moving eventually, it’s best to keep your home gym plans simple—or at least temporary.

While adding a stationary bike and a few weights to a spare bedroom won’t impact your home’s resale value, larger renovations—such as installing wall mirrors or built-in weight racks—could deter potential buyers. Luckily, you can still create a great and effective home gym with free-standing, movable equipment.

This year, give your fitness goals the strength to stick around all year by building a home gym. Whether you create a luxurious at-home fitness center or create an organized space for everyday workouts, these three tips can help you create a home gym that helps you follow through with your goals.


About Menards®

 Since opening its doors in 1958, Menards® has helped turn ordinary houses into forever homes—one project at a time. Whether you recently bought a starter house or have spent years creating your dream home, Menards® offers reliable materials and friendly service to help you complete your next project from start to finish. The friendly store associates at your local Menards® will be ready to answer any questions you have, whether you’re looking for a gun safe on sale or wondering why, when buying new deck boards, composite options are a great choice. Their comprehensive buying guides and project planning tools can help you prepare for your next project. Once your plans are drawn and you’re ready to get started, stop by your local Menards® to gather the tools and materials you need.

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