Im gonna build a gym (not me personally), in the back of my garden, either a shed or a log cabin. Im wondering from people who have home gyms, what is a good size to accompany all the equipment, height and width , length.
theres gonna be a powerack in there, which is around 96 inches in height, so the ceiling should be around 100 inches tall right?
im thinking of 24X14 feet. any opinions appreciated.
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06-05-2004, 04:04 PM #1La creme de la creme
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06-05-2004, 05:44 PM #2Registered User
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24x14 would be a nice size. Mine's 12x16 with no ceiling, just roof.
If all I had in it was workout equipment, it'd be plenty of room. If you're gonna chin off a 96 inch high rack, you'll only have 4 inches of clearance with a 100 inch ceiling. If you go with exposed rafters (no ceiling) that won't be a problem. Good luck with it and lumber prices
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06-05-2004, 07:17 PM #3Registered User
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Be sure to have some electricity for music and maybe even a window unit! I don't know about your part of the world, but it gets hot as Hades here in SC, not to mention the humidity makes it seem hotter!
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06-05-2004, 10:57 PM #4thc+omega3+EC=delta9
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I'm going to get a home gym too in my backyard when my dad finihe's building the patio, that should be before summer. Man I can't wait till I get my home gym.
Lumber does cost a lot and so does cement.
My question is will the equipment be okay being outside in the patio?Pyramid Paradigm?
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06-06-2004, 01:19 AM #5Registered User
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Re: Building a outside gym
If you plan to do chins or pullups on the rack's crossbar, you'll want a little more room for your head.Originally posted by rick martel
theres gonna be a powerack in there, which is around 96 inches in height, so the ceiling should be around 100 inches tall right?aut viam inveniam aut faciam
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06-06-2004, 01:22 AM #6Registered User
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In California, probably, unless the humidity in your area (near the Pacific) is high, then make sure everything is either well-painted or chromed.Originally posted by delta9
My question is will the equipment be okay being outside in the patio?aut viam inveniam aut faciam
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06-06-2004, 12:24 PM #7Grumpy Achy Mod
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Think higher ceiling, think CEILING FAN!
You're gonna want it.
OK, I have a full power rack setup in my house with an 84" PR and a ceiling fan, VKR chin dip, etc.. in a 12 x 14 room and it is FULL.
24 x 14 should be plenty and allow for additional equipment down the road. Go with a 10' ceiling and a couple of big windows for breeze.lift big 2 get big
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06-06-2004, 12:27 PM #8Grumpy Achy Mod
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As long as it is a covered patio, you should be OK.Originally posted by delta9
My question is will the equipment be okay being outside in the patio?
Paint any nicks quickly and wipe down equipment regularly. I would get some kind of cover for it in the wintertime/storm season.lift big 2 get big
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06-07-2004, 04:03 AM #9La creme de la creme
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I see, ill probably get a shorter power rack and go max 10 foot roof with 8 foot on wall side and 10 in center/arch. Also, i ment with a power rack other stuff would be a bench, set of hex dumbells + rack/barbell+weights/EZ curl, crunch mat and maybe a stationary bike if there is enough room.
other accessories would include, a fan yeah, im not sure about ceiling, but maybe 2 on each side of the room on the floor, industrial ones. a mains socket is inside the old shed currently. Windows, 2 X 2x3 foot. some rubber flooring, big mirror, mini jukebox, few plants, few circle lights, and maybe a portable heater in winter.
im wondering if it would fit.
ill post a picture when its completed. thanks
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06-09-2004, 02:30 AM #10fukctional strength
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sounds great. I wish I could make a home gym. I've got a basement but the ceiling is only just six foot high - I'm six one so basically it`'s a no go.
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