Garden gyms
Garden gyms in Newcastle, planned around your kit
No commute to the gym, no queue for the rack and no waking the house at six in the morning. A garden gym puts your training a few steps away.
Planning the room
List the equipment before the size
A treadmill, a rower and a squat rack each need space around them as well as under them. Measure your kit, or the kit you plan to buy, and allow room to move, load plates and stretch.
Ceiling height matters if you'll press overhead or use a pull-up bar. Garden rooms near a boundary are often kept low to stay within permitted development, so check the internal height early.
The floor
Heavy weights and dropped dumbbells need a solid base and a floor built for them. Rubber gym flooring on top protects both the floor and the kit.
Air and temperature
A hard session warms a small room fast. Opening doors, a window on the opposite side for a through-draught, or an extractor fan keep it comfortable.
Noise
Insulation that keeps a room warm also helps keep music and clanking plates from neighbours. Position matters too: the far end of the garden from next door's patio is a kind choice.
Ask about
Gym details to raise at your consultation
- How much weight the floor is designed to take
- Internal height at the lowest point
- A dedicated circuit for a treadmill
- Sockets at floor level for equipment
- A mirror wall and where it can fix
- Ventilation or an extractor fan
- Doors that open wide for big equipment
- Lighting that isn't in your eyes on the bench
Two uses
Gym by morning, office by day
A medium room can hold a compact gym at one end and a desk at the other. Folding or wall-mounted kit, plus good storage, keeps both sides usable.
Next step
Plan your garden gym
Choose 'Gym' on the form and list your main equipment in the notes.
Questions
Common questions
Can a garden room take a squat rack and heavy weights?
It can when the floor and base are designed for it. Tell the installer exactly what you'll use so the floor is specified to suit.
Will it be too hot in summer?
Glazing, orientation and ventilation make the difference. Through-ventilation and shading are worth planning in from the start.
Can I run a treadmill out there?
Usually yes, with the right electrical supply. Treadmills draw a lot of power, so mention it so the circuit can be planned.