Now that we have decided to convert our carport into a home gym, here are some essential modifications you must do before you start a workout in it.
You don’t necessarily need a solid wall in your carport gym. However, reinforcing at least one of the sides is a good idea because it can serve you to hang some of your exercise equipment.
Flooring should be sturdy enough to bear the weight of your equipment and the car. Ideally, carports are constructed over concrete or even reinforced concrete floors. But it is perfectly fine to build them over compacted shingle on earth.
Protecting your home gym and its equipment from inclement weather is a priority.
Rains: In case the carport is not yet covered, cover the sides of your carport with a tarp or canopy. Another measure can be to add some windbreakers down each side.
Winters: Dress accordingly. Employ heaters. And add insulation to the door, ceiling, and sides.
Summers: First of all, dress accordingly. Use air conditioners. And again, use enough insulation on the sides, ceiling, etc., to keep the insides of the garage gym cooler.
A standard home gym measures around 100 sq. ft., about 10×10 feet: such a home gym can contain a squat rack, a barbell, plates, and a bench comfortably while giving you enough space for walking around and lifting comfortably.
You can as well build a 50×60 sq. ft. big garage gym. But that home gym will only include a bench, some dumbbells, or a treadmill.
carport gyms can be as big as 500 sq. ft. depending on the size and number of equipment you have.
Here is a complete list of equipment you can purchase for your carport gym safely.
Below are a few steps to pep up your garages.
Most carport and garage gyms are windowless. Thus adequate lighting can turn around the entire space.
A lovely floor can work wonders for your garage gym.
Storage lockers can uplift your garage gym look.
Essential equipment can come within $500-$700. However, expensive equipment can skyrocket to up to $2,000.