Creating a gym in your home garage can be budget-friendly if you opt for DIY ideas to make them fully functional.
The essentials in the garage gym include a music box, durable flooring, and light that help you during the workout.
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Exotic DIY Garage Gym Decor Ideas You Need To Adopt
Having a garage gym would be a boon to any fitness enthusiast struggling to make it to the gym due to a hectic work schedule.
You’ll save a lot of commute time and make the most out of unutilized garage space. Over time, your home gym would be more cost-effective than a membership.
I bet you’ll be more consistent, as there would be no excuses for missing the gym. With a garage gym, no storm and rain will stop you from achieving the summer body this year.
Also, you can exercise without feeling self-conscious and with no creepy peeking.
Moreover, you’ll not have to worry about the sweaty mess from fellow gym rats with some DIY ideas to transform your unused garage into a Home gym.
1. Gym Corner With Houseplant
One can never go wrong with any greens in their surroundings, and a garage gym is no exception.
Meanwhile, place the plant in the corners of your gym. That way, the plant doesn’t come your way during a workout and is safe from dumbells and barbells.
Even if potted plants do not fit in your space, plants like English ivy and a String of Pearls are suitable for hanging baskets.
2. Multifunctional Pieces Of Equipment
It is always wise to look for equipment suitable for multiple functions in small areas like a home garage gym.
Overstocking the Gym will limit your movement and often reduce productivity in the gym.
But if you wish for a functional gym in your home, get all in one machine that can work your chest, triceps, biceps, back, shoulder, and legs.
It reduces the cost of individual machines yet fulfills the requirement.
3. Gym Storage and Organizer Ideas
You would not want to keep tripping over dumbells lying on the ground or against the wall. Also, it may lead to some severe injuries.
But buying a steel plate storage rack could be outrageously heavy on your pocket.
Not to worry, you can make a wooden rack by figuring out the weight you plan on housing in your storage rack.
4. Music Box Ideas
A regular gym goer will relate to how good upbeat music can help push through challenging exercises.
Sometimes music serves as a distraction from discomfort or fatigue during the workout.
However, a soundbar could be a good investment if you want a proper sound system.
Or, make a wooden box, and mount it to the top of an empty wall where you can install your speakers.
5. Motivational Wall Decor Ideas
Most of our garages own plain canvas, storing several extra items from your home.
So, to make it gym worthy, personalize the space by adding motivational quotes, posters, or images. Not only would it look cool, but advance your workout experience.
It can be any quote that resonates with you, an image of your fitness idol or someone you admire, or a gym wall art from Amazon.
Personally, I would sort some quotes that instantly push me to achieve more reps, choose a font, and get it printed out.
6. Durable Flooring
Gym activities involve high-impact movements like jumping. running, or weightligting.
For that, a gym requires proper flooring that offers good traction, preventing accidents due to uneven or slippery surfaces.
Further, you need a durable substrate like rubber, Vinyl flooring or foam that can withstand the movement of barbells, dumbells or weight plates.
And also protect the floor from scratches, cracks, and noise reduction.
Here is a list of flooring materials suitable for your DIY garage gym ideas.
| Materials | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber Flooring | Excellent durability, shock absorption and resistant to heavy impact | Higher initial cost |
| Vinyl Flooring | Resistant to moisture, and stains | Loses its luster overtime |
| Foam Flooring | Easy to install and lightweight Excellent for yoga, Pilates and floor-based exercises | Less durable and prone to indentation from heavy equipment |
| Carpet Tiles | Softer and comfortable | Level of stability or support is less Challenging to clean |
7. Creative Lighting
Lighting has a crucial role in setting a motivated mood in your gym. Adequate lighting is necessary to perform the exercise correctly in proper form and technique.
For instance, add color-changing light strips around the corner of the floor to create a visually stimulating environment for a good workout.
You can also use a spotlight or tracking light to highlight specific areas or equipment in your gym.
8. Gym Goal Boards
Having the exercises and their repetitions listed out is much more convenient for an effective workout session than a note on your phone, which can cause distraction.
Thus, here is a budget-friendly DIY vision board idea for your garage gym.
- Take leftover plywood of your desired dimension.
- Sand the plywood to make it even so that the wood holds the paint properly. It also helps prevent the wood splinters from bothering you.
- Cover the entire board with wood primer and allow it to dry completely.
- Now, apply a layer of chalkboard paint and let it dry. Repeat the paint layer to give your board a proper finish.
- Your goal board is ready to be used.
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Ventilation and Climate Control!
Most garages do not have temperature control from central heating systems and, thus, tend to face extreme heat and cold.
Install a portable air conditioner or stand-alone heater to regulate temperature and create a comfortable environment for workouts all year round.
