A garage with a home gym. There's an elliptical, and items around the garage are neatly organized in Gladiator storage solutions, like storage units, cabinets, baskets, and more.

HOW TO ORGANIZE A HOME GYM

The pandemic forced many people to change their fitness routines and convert a room in their house into a home gym. It was convenient and cost-effective, and a home gym allows all family members to exercise regularly. 

For many homeowners, building a home gym is possible, but the trick is keeping it tidy and organized and maximizing the space, especially if you’re working with a small room. So, where do you start and how do you maintain an orderly home gym where every dumbbell is in a safe place and not waiting to be tripped over?

This article will introduce you to several effective home gym ideas. We’ll cover choosing an appropriate space, home gym designs that could work for your needs and Gladiator® products that can neatly store and organize your expensive home gym equipment.

A home gym where a man looks inside a Gladiator Cabinet, and a woman works out on an elliptical. Also in the home gym are two Gladiator Storage Units, Gladiator Cabinets, and dumbbells and weights are on shelves. A home gym where a man looks inside a Gladiator Cabinet, and a woman works out on an elliptical. Also in the home gym are two Gladiator Storage Units, Gladiator Cabinets, and dumbbells and weights are on shelves.

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Steps for Creating a Home Gym

Use these steps to get your home gym up and running so you can start your daily yoga routine as soon as possible.

Choosing a Room

Jut about any room can become a home gym. That said, the typical size for a home gym is between 150 and 250 sq. ft. with a ceiling that’s at least 8 feet. This should be enough room to fit one to two cardio machines, weights, accessories and storage units. It’s okay if you don’t have a room that meets these dimensions. You can turn smaller rooms into home gyms with the right storage systems.

The first step to starting a home gym is to select a room that makes the most sense for this purpose. The options are typically an empty bedroom, infrequently used home office, guest room or basement. Homeowners often overlook their garage’s ability to become a gym, but it is a usable space that tends to work well.

You also want to consider if your home gym will be a multi-purpose room. If you have a large enough basement or garage, you could allocate a portion for your home gym equipment and dedicate the rest to other functions.

Once you’ve selected a space, measure it before moving on to the design stage.

Drafting a Home Gym Design

To design your home gym, make a list of your training needs. This will help determine what home gym equipment you have to accommodate. For instance, if you enjoy floor workouts like yoga, you should design an area with ample floor space. 

Designing a floor plan can give you an idea of the storage solutions that might work best. Remember, the more floor space your workouts require, the more likely you will have to hang equipment to keep it out of the way.

How to Keep Your Home Gym Organized 

Maintaining an organized home gym can reduce the likelihood of tripping over something and help you be more motivated and productive. It also makes the room more aesthetically pleasing. 

A great way to keep your home gym organized is to ensure equipment isn’t left on the floor when not in use. Gladiator® Gearwall Panels are a customizable and flexible storage solution that can be arranged as needed. They can hold up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg) per square foot and are the foundation of the Gladiator® Wall System, designed to maximize wall storage capacity. You can pair these panels with a ball caddy, shelving or mesh basket, which are great for storing smaller items like bands, rollers, or yoga blocks.

Hanging on Gladiator hooks and in Gladiator baskets on a wall are a skateboard, a bicycle, helmets, a backpack, hats, shoes, and a water cooler. Hanging on Gladiator hooks and in Gladiator baskets on a wall are a skateboard, a bicycle, helmets, a backpack, hats, shoes, and a water cooler.

Here are other home gym ideas to keep the space organized:

  • The Gladiator Multipurpose GearTrack® Pack features five scoop hooks. Each can support up to 25 lbs (11.3 kg)—ideal for hanging strength training bands and other pieces of equipment.
On a Gladiator GearTrack are two weights, shoes, a kettlebell, and resistance bands. On a Gladiator GearTrack are two weights, shoes, a kettlebell, and resistance bands.

  • The Gladiator Mobile Storage Unit can effectively organize dumbbells, kettlebells, workout gloves, towels and more. These units are as sleek as they are durable, specifically designed for utility and heavy-use conditions.
  • Additional storage for shoes and cleaning supplies is essential for a home gym. The Gladiator Storage Shoe Bench can keep shoes and cleaning supplies out of sight but still accessible.

In a room is a Gladiator shoe rack. Its panel door is open, revealing a couple of pairs of boots. In a room is a Gladiator shoe rack. Its panel door is open, revealing a couple of pairs of boots.

With storage solutions for your home gym, always start with the basics. Keep it simple and be intentional about your needs. You can always add more storage as you buy new fitness equipment or expand the space.

Organize Your Home Gym to Maximize the Space

A home gym with an elliptical in the centre of the room. Gladiator storage solutions, like Gladiator cabinets and Gladiator storage units, are in use along the walls to organize items. A home gym with an elliptical in the centre of the room. Gladiator storage solutions, like Gladiator cabinets and Gladiator storage units, are in use along the walls to organize items.

Maintaining an orderly and tidy home gym can inspire you to work out more often and create a place where your entire family can enjoy exercising.