my home gym

[rdsk8ter]

Finally hit 50 posts lol heres my gym in the building stage about 4 grand into it now
gym inside is 11'8" wide and 23'6" deep about 8'6" edges(guessing from the drywall cuts)12'6" at the peak (cathedral ceiling)
during the build





Inside starting electrical started and lights are in

[rdsk8ter]

Drywall solo install 4x12 sheets is terrible especially when your not a drywall virgin



Tried a panoramic shot didnt work really well



Coming closer taped up


where it sits as of today. forgot to mention the whiteboard door


This seam pissed me off but I'm putting a climbing pegboard-rock wall in this area anyway. Plus its not bad for my first time doing drywall


Im thinking the right wall purple (favorite color) and the others and ceiling grey

[rdsk8ter]

I will be heating and cooling it via a split unit heat pump right not there is 2 20 amp circuits for general use and a 15 for the lights and stereo. It is pre wired for 4 ceiling mount speakers, Network-Ethernet and cable
Today's update I picked up the flooring 4' x 6' x 3/4" thick rubber flooring from a gym that closed its doors for 30$ each and they all look new. also got some med balls and stand and some other goodies but that will all be shown when the equipment goes in. Hoping to pick up the paint tomorrow or Monday

[rlundregan]

Looks good so far--repped.

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Finally hit 50 posts lol heres my gym in the building stage about 4 grand into it now
gym inside is 11'8" wide and 23'6" deep about 8'6" edges(guessing from the drywall cuts)12'6" at the peak (cathedral ceiling)
during the build





Inside starting electrical started and lights are in

Repped.

Looks like you are doing good work. You'll love working out in a space you made with your own hands. I had plans to convert space under my deck to a compact gym space but instead I put a sauna there. Kept the garage gym in the garage. Good luck and keep us updated on your progress.

[rlundregan]

Just a question.....did you put in any additional studs in the area where you will be putting the rock wall? I don't think this is strictly necessary, so don't panic if you didn't. I was just curious.

I haven't done any climbing in over 20 years, but if I was going to build an addition to be dedicated gym space, I would totally want to put in a climbing wall too!

[AttyGuy]

Im thinking the right wall purple (favorite color) and the others and ceiling grey

Some will disagree, because they are haters, but purple is an awesome color for a home gym. I assume you've looked at the color wheel to see what colors are complimentary to purple?

Also, if you ever put a commercial treadmill in there, you'll need a dedicated 20-amp fuse.

[aloosecannon]

Nice work!

[j4nash]

that's awesome, looking forward to seeing the finished result

[gym62richard]

Everything's coming together nicely, look forward to seeing the finished product.

[rdsk8ter]

Just a question.....did you put in any additional studs in the area where you will be putting the rock wall? I don't think this is strictly necessary, so don't panic if you didn't. I was just curious.

I haven't done any climbing in over 20 years, but if I was going to build an addition to be dedicated gym space, I would totally want to put in a climbing wall too!

There are actually two studs on each side of the main support that I'll be hitting so 4 studs total and a header should be strong enough

Some will disagree, because they are haters, but purple is an awesome color for a home gym. I assume you've looked at the color wheel to see what colors are complimentary to purple?

Also, if you ever put a commercial treadmill in there, you'll need a dedicated 20-amp fuse.

I have always been a fan of your gym atty I love purple and grey is just such a neutral color I think it will work well together. Most of my friends think the purple is crazy but I'm not building this for them lol. As far as the treadmill I do actually have a commercial treadmill already that's why I ran two 20 amp circuits lol I just knew I'd need them

[kram1979]

Looks awesome man!! I love the recessed lighting & whiteboard door, fantastic idea!

[Kwazer]

Looks great so far!

How did you do the whiteboard garage door? It looks like you insulated it and then added the whiteboard over top?

Great idea.

[oarsomefitness]

The testosterone from literally building your own gym by hand is more than any supplement can ever provide!! Epic!

[ADLTSWM]

Nice. I've some home gym builds, but probably never seen one where you actually build the gym.

[rdsk8ter]

thanks everyone its been a slow progress but I see an end, considering i didn't plan to break ground until spring I'm ahead of schedule

[AttyGuy]

I have always been a fan of your gym atty I love purple and grey is just such a neutral color I think it will work well together. Most of my friends think the purple is crazy but I'm not building this for them lol. As far as the treadmill I do actually have a commercial treadmill already that's why I ran two 20 amp circuits lol I just knew I'd need them

Thanks for the kind words, man. Many people here have inspired me to put together a solid home gym and to use it. Alextheman, NorthernMortis, 2MoreJelqz, Keetman, CTGBlue, Iron Will, and some other guys whose screen names I can't remember (and I don't want to list them by their actual names). Good to hear you've learned from others' experience. It definitely saves time and money.

[rdsk8ter]

Thanks for the kind words, man. Many people here have inspired me to put together a solid home gym and to use it. Alextheman, NorthernMortis, 2MoreJelqz, Keetman, CTGBlue, Iron Will, and some other guys whose screen names I can't remember (and I don't want to list them by their actual names). Good to hear you've learned from others' experience. It definitely saves time and money.

Hey Atty you dont recall the name of the purple you used is do you I'm looking at one called classic waltz

[MyronTM]

AWESOME. I can't wait to see the finished product. I just laid down my rubber mats today (finished the basement a couple years ago). Everything is being shipped and should start coming in tomorrow and Tuesday.

[Seatard]

Was the roof built first just to provide a dry place to work or was there some other reason?

[C123C]

This is sweet. You really are 'building' a gym here. Looking forward to it.

[rdsk8ter]

Was the roof built first just to provide a dry place to work or was there some other reason?

The roof was built first because I had help on that part and none of the walls are load bearing so it didn't matter. It also started in November lol literally the weekend I finished painting the siding two days later the snow came. I was glad to have it dried in for sure

[turbolsxstang]

Gym is looking great so far can't wait to see it when its all finished! I'm planning to do something similar in the future with a metal prefab garage building like an 18'x24' and doing all the interior and finishing work myself.

[GreatRoswell]

good job bro. in no time you will be looking like a beast

[RandyMcdonald]

Looking good. Keep us posted with further progress.

[rdsk8ter]

I'm jealous lol I'd love to go 18' lol

[Mulloway69]

Mirin gjdm.

[OGLuc1f3r]

in for moAr.

[Liljet]

This looks fabulous!! Wow!! Keep up the great work. Please post new pics once it's all finished with the equipment moved in.

[rdsk8ter]

got a bit of painting done today still gotta cut in the edges and now the drywall flaws are more obvious but Im going to live with them




Im thinking the beam at the peak and the wood around the door painting black. Feeling very inspired now very very inspired
Also the can trims will be brighter (85 watt) so yes the light will be more to accomidate the darker paint
Also got a line on a 4'x8' mirror for free and a 3'x5' free also just gotta go get them at some point