The 6 Most Versatile Pieces Of Home Gym Equipment
When you are tight on both money and space, buying garage gym gear that’s versatile becomes extremely important. But what’s the most versatile?
Plan Your Gym
If you fail to plan…
You are planning to fail.
Learn from my mistakes and take a few minutes to plan before building or buying.
I wish I’d done that.
9 Reasons You Should Have Your Treadmill and Other Cardio Gear Professionally Installed
Treadmills are expensive enough without also having to pay for treadmill installation. But is it worth it anyway?
5 Reasons Open Trap Bars Blow Away Conventional Models
Open trap bars seem to be popping up everywhere. Why? What makes them better and worth a lot more money than conventional options?
Can You Install a Treadmill Outside?
Training outdoors is amazing. The sun and fresh air add a whole new dimension. But is it safe to install your treadmill outside?
Surge Protectors. Yes or No For Your Treadmill And Other Cardio Machines?
Should you plug your treadmill, elliptical, or other cardio machines into the wall or a surge protector? And if a surge suppressor, what kind?
16 Reasons You Need A Sled In Your Garage Gym Today!
Sleds are taking the fitness world by storm, and with good reason! In fact, here are 16 reasons you should add a sled to your garage gym today!
Treadmill Buying Guide – What To Look For When Buying a Treadmill For Your Garage Gym
It’s easy to spend a lot more money on a treadmill than you planned to. But you don’t have to if you know exactly what you do and don’t need.
8 Reasons a Manual Treadmill Might Be Perfect For You
Manual treadmills are far less complex than their motorized counterparts and somehow much more expensive. Are they worth the price difference?
How Much Does the Right Home Gym Flooring Cost?
Flooring is an often overlooked but essential part of building a home gym. It can cost more than you think, but it’s worth every penny!
No Power Rack? No Problem! Building a Garage Gym Without a Cage.
Too many people skip building a garage gym because they don’t have the space or budget for a power rack. This is a huge mistake! You can build an amazing garage gym without a rack and I’ll show you how in this article!
What’s the Best Electric Space Heater For Your Home Gym? 10 Heaters Thoroughly Tested
I tried and tested ten electric space heaters in my garage gym. See which ones performed the best and which might be a waste of your money!
The Best Places to Buy Home Gym Equipment Online
Most people building a garage or basement gym can’t go to a local store to see, feel, and try things before buying them. There simply aren’t that many stores in the world that display and sell quality home gym gear. Big box retailers and sporting goods stores have some stuff, but it’s primarily low to mediocre … Read more
14 Books That Every Home Gym Owner Have and Keep in Their Gym.
There are a lot of books out there that would benefit you as a garage or basement gym owner. There are also a lot of books that are mediocre at best and misleading at worst. I know because I’ve read a couple hundred of them. And out of all of those, there are shockingly few … Read more
Should You Use EVA Tiles for Home Gym Flooring?
If you go to almost any home improvement or sporting goods store (in person or online) and search for “home gym flooring,” you’ll almost always find EVA as a recommended option. EVA is one of many different materials explicitly marketed as “home gym flooring.” The problem with most of them is that they are not … Read more
How to do pull-ups in gyms with low ceilings.
The pull-up is a foundational functional movement pattern that everyone should train regularly. While it’s one of the more challenging movements anyone can do in a gym, it’s one that has a myriad of benefits that apply to everyday life. The pull-up is also a movement that requires more vertical room to perform than any … Read more
Overhead Pressing in gyms with low ceilings.
In its many forms, the overhead press is one of the best compound lifts you can do when training with weights. After the “big three” (bench press, squat, and deadlift), some consider the overhead press a very close fourth when it comes to critical lifts. While there are a significant number of variations of this … Read more
The best indoor cardio solutions for home gyms with low ceilings
Many home gym owners seem to think that all they need is a treadmill or rower or tend to leave the cardio out altogether. In my opinion, both sides of that argument are wrong. As I’ve written about numerous times, all home gyms need three basic components: That said, what if you are trying to … Read more
Finding a Squat Rack for a home gym with a short ceiling
The largest piece of equipment in most home gyms is the power rack. This is what allows you to work effectively with a barbell and weights and what keeps you safe when lifting alone. It’s also one of the biggest challenges to those with a low ceiling in their home gym. Finding a power or … Read more
Building a Home Gym You’ll Love in a Room with a Low Ceiling.
The very first home gym I ever saw was in the early 1970s. My grandfather and uncle had carved out a small back room in their basement that held a drum set and a small home gym. That gym consisted of a heavy bag, a speed bag, a flat/incline weight bench, and a set of … Read more
Can you put a treadmill on the second floor?
An average treadmill measures approximately 3’ wide x 6’ long x 5’ high. What may surprise you is that a treadmill of this size needs an area about 7’ wide x 12’ long x 8’ high. I cover all the reasons why in my article here, but in the end, treadmills take up a fair … Read more
Building a great home gym, what do you really need?
Ask ten home gym owners what you need to build a great home gym and I can pretty much guarantee you’ll get ten different answers. That’s because each of those ten people has different needs and enjoys different types of training. This makes it hard for someone trying to build their own home gym to … Read more
Squat Rack or Power Rack, which one is best for your home gym?
If you’re going to lift weights in your home or garage gym, you’re most likely going to want to have a squat or power rack. If you will be doing barbell training, it’s a must. But which one to get??? When you start your shopping, you’ll be confronted with a myriad of terms and options. … Read more
Adding mirrors to your home gym… Everything you need to know.
Adding mirrors to your home gym can be intimidating and get expensive fast. But installing mirrors doesn’t have to be hard or expensive if done right.
Horse Stall Mats, Are They Really the Best Choice for Home Gym Flooring?
When you build a home gym, one of the first decisions you have to make is what to do with the floor. Not only do you need a reliable surface to train on, but you also need to prevent damage to the floor below. Most home gym owners use one of two options: Horse stall … Read more
Do you really need an Olympic lifting platform?
When I was planning my full gym build-out, one of the first things that went on my list was a weightlifting platform. It seemed like every gym I looked at online had a platform. I honestly didn’t even know why I might need one (or not). I simply figured it was something you needed if … Read more