Smart Home Gym Layouts for Every Room Size
A home gym gives you the freedom to work out anytime in a space that’s comfortable and convenient. Before you buy equipment, it helps to plan your layout so it fits your exercise goals and your available space.
A home gym can make it so much easier to follow a daily exercise regime. It sure is convenient to have a pleasant, uncrowded space and your favorite equipment available to you any time of the day or night.
But before you run out and buy equipment, it's a good idea to create a plan, including a home gym layout. Going through this process can help you balance your exercise goals, your available space, and your budget.
Here are some tips and floor plans to help you create the home gym of your dreams.
Determine Your Space
One of the first steps is to determine how much space you can allocate to the gym.
- Minimal
Will it be in the corner of a bedroom? In other words, a minimal area. - Small to Medium
Do you have a spare bedroom you could repurpose? With a typical bedroom size between 10 ft x10 ft (3m x 3 m) and 15 ft x15 ft (4.5m x 4.5 m), this is a good option for a basic home gym. - Large
Do you have a larger available space, such as a garage, basement, or outdoor pool house? This size area gives you the most options and allows you to add equipment for several people to work out at the same time.
Set Your Exercise Goals
Next, think through your exercise goals to determine the essential items to place in your home gym. Here are just some of the possibilities.
Cardio
If your goal is to get your heart rate up, there are a lot of options. A simple jump rope requires a small area but provides a great cardio workout.
With more space available, consider adding a mid-size unit like a stair machine to the layout.
If the room size allows, you can add a larger piece of equipment such as a treadmill, elliptical, bike, or rowing machine.
Weight training
There are several ways to meet a weight training goal. A simple option is a kettlebell, a set of barbells, and ideally, a mirror to check your form.
Adding a bench opens up the possibility for a lot more bench+barbell exercises. A more significant option with lots of flexibility is an integrated home gym machine.
Another choice is a compact or full-size power rack, which allows you to lift heavier weights.
Yoga or stretching
If yoga is your goal, you'll want space for a yoga mat and accessories, perhaps resistance bands or a foam roller, or even a ballet barre.
Balance and coordination
Maintaining and improving balance and coordination is important for seniors, athletes, and really, everyone.
Consider adding some of these pieces of equipment to your home gym: a BOSU Balance Trainer, balance boards, balance balls.
Virtual classes or training
One of the latest trends is an interactive training device such as a Mirror home gym. This type of linked, subscription-based option allows you to take classes, connect with a trainer, and track your results.
For a less expensive choice, a zoom class over a simple laptop is another possibility.
Home Gym Accessories
To complete your home gym, add a few practical accessories:
- Mirrors
Wall-mounted mirrors make it easy to check your form during weightlifting or yoga. - Screen
A TV or computer lets you follow workouts or catch up on shows while exercising. - Speakers
Bluetooth speakers set the mood with energizing or relaxing music. - Fan
If airflow is limited, a fan helps keep the room cool. - Towels and hamper
A neat stack of towels with a hamper nearby is both handy and hygienic. - Flooring
Interlocking foam tiles reduce noise and add cushioning for comfort.
Create Your Own Home Gym Floor Plan
All the floor plans and images in this post were made with the RoomSketcher app.
With RoomSketcher, you can easily draw your space, try out different layouts, and see your design in professional 2D and 3D Floor Plans, plus stunning 3D Photos.
Share your project with contractors, trainers, or friends to get feedback and make your home gym the best it can be.
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