Home Gym | The complete guide from design to purchase
Creating your ideal home gym can be more affordable than you might imagine. Don't lose hope! Today, we present a challenge: assemble your personal garage gym without overspending. Skeptical? Follow our lead as we embark on this journey to create your optimal workout space.
Are you prepared? Let's dive in!
Whether you call it a home gym or a garage gym, it symbolizes a dream realized. However, it's essential to be truthful with yourself and clear about your goals before beginning this adventure. Setting up a gym at home or in the garage is no straightforward task. You'll need to be aware of the appropriate materials, tools, and tips to ensure you purchase everything at the right price without compromising quality.
The cost of our dream gym can vary significantly based on several factors, including product quality and the choice between new or used items. Hence, we provide you with this guide to help you realize your budget-friendly home gym.
How to design your home gym
The process is quite simple; modern technology is on our side. Free and user-friendly programs like Google Sketchup can assist you in designing your home gym efficiently. Not convinced? Check out this video for guidance.
Once you have your gym envisioned, a solid plan is essential to incorporate all the necessary equipment.
Our home gym design is complete, at least on paper. We have mapped out the equipment needed and are ready to move forward. But now comes the critical phase: sourcing our gym equipment. What are the right steps to take to avoid costly mistakes?
Purchase home gym equipment
Knowing where to look, being diligent during your search, and exercising patience throughout the process are crucial elements for developing a quality gym at home without lavish spending.
In this comprehensive guide to building a home gym, we will explore practical ways to create a fantastic fitness space with a limited budget.
Selecting the right gym equipment without squandering resources can be challenging. However, leveraging our experience, we aim to assist you in choosing the best products for the best prices.
Used equipment
Acquiring used equipment is straightforward. For those following our journey, you already know that Kingsbox supplies top-notch CrossFit® gear, both Italian and international. Consequently, we have an extensive inventory of used racing equipment, which could save you up to 40% compared to buying new. You don’t believe us? Take a look at our deals on cross-training materials here. Rest assured, all returned used products undergo meticulous inspection before being resold. You will receive a quality used item, still capable of serving you for many years to come.
New equipment
Purchasing new equipment for your home gym is a reliable option. Each new Kingsbox product comes with a warranty that safeguards against structural defects and manufacturer flaws. For further details concerning product warranties sold by Kingsbox, visit our information page.
Offers for home gym in progress
Thanks to partnerships with manufacturers and a wide array of products, Kingsbox frequently rolls out discounts and promotions across numerous items. For instance, check out this fantastic deal on a well-priced home gym kit designed for cross-training.
Example of home gym cost
We’ve arrived at the exciting part. Our vision for a home gym is taking shape, but what precisely do we want to include in our ideal setup? Let’s run through a cost evaluation of the products to gauge our adherence to our budget.
To illustrate, let's consider a 30 square meter CrossFit home gym. What do we need to launch and fully equip our garage gym?
Indispensable equipment
If you're fortunate enough to have purchased a home gym package from CrossFit, congratulations; you've made a significant step forward!
What's included in the package? It encompasses everything essential; here's the complete list:
- Barbell bar of your choice (Kings Bar, Queens Bar, Dark Knight, or White Knight)
- 5kg Bumper Plates (Pair)
- 10kg Bumper Plates (Pair)
- 15kg Bumper Plates (Pair)
- 20kg Bumper Plates (Pair)
- 1.5kg Micro Charges (Pair)
- 2.5kg Micro Charges (Pair)
- Kettlebell 32kg
- Kettlebell 24kg (Pair)
- Kettlebell 16kg (Pair)
- Rings (Pair)
- Climbing rope
- Elastic Band 45mm
- Elastic Band 21mm
- Slam Ball 10kg
- Spring Collars (Pair)
- Triple Under Jump Rope
- Rower Concept2 Model D (PM5)
- Kingsbox Cannon Med Ball of your choice (6kg or 9kg)
Rig for Crosstraining
If space is limited for installing a self-supporting rig from our series, you might consider the Royal Squat Rack SX-15 II, which balances durability, functionality, and safety at a rather affordable price!
Flat bench
Additionally, you'll need a flat bench to enhance your budget-friendly yet comprehensive home gym. Durable and economically priced, our flat bench undergoes testing and is produced in Europe. Together with our Royal Squat Rack SX-15 II, they form an excellent combination, supporting various exercises including bench presses and more.
Floor for home gym
It’s imperative to safeguard our cherished equipment, as well as shield our neighbors from noise and vibrations. Opting for a recycled SBR rubber floor for the home gym is the optimal choice — cost-effective, resilient, eco-friendly, and attractively priced! Here’s an example of our gym flooring options.
Conclusions
We aimed to incorporate most essentials for a successful CrossFit session within our home gym. Admittedly, while we might lack a GHD and other finer details, such as dumbbells or a Wallball, let’s be clear: with this equipment, you can achieve outstanding workouts! For additional pieces, feel free to explore our offers section here where you can truly indulge without overspending.