How To Build Workout Areas In Your Backyard.

Majority of the home built gyms are either found in the garage, basement or a secluded place at home.

11:42 22 April 2020

Would it not be nice if you build your gym in a place that is well lighted by nature (sun) and a place that excites you?

Having your gym built at the backyard is a good way to get rid of some problems associated with working out as it offers scenic views, natural lights (sun and moon as the case may be) and fresh air. If you are a fan of backyard gym or have been nursing plans on how to build one, the step by step guide on how to create a workout area in your backyard in this article will be of great help.

To start with the steps, the first thing to do are:

Developing the space needed for your backyard gym:

Having your gym built at the backyard sounds good as you will have enough space, but it's not nice when the gym occupies the whole backyard space. You may still want some space for lounging, gathering or cookouts as well.

Be that as it may, in hot climates, you can just lay open your backyard gym or if you are conscious of weather, you may consider building it inside a structure lets say a garage or shed; this will protect from weather elements such as sun and rain and at the same time, add beauty and decoration to your gym. Whether you build your backyard gym on a structure or in the open air, it needs a good flooring. 

When it comes to flooring, you have different choice of flooring to choose from; foam or rubber tiles. It is recommended that you choose flooring that is more weight and sweat absorbent.

All around landscaping:

It does not make a hell of sense when you just focus only on the area where you are building your backyard gym and neglect the rest of the backyard. To make the whole environment look great and attractive, not just the gym, it is necessary to take proper care of the entire backyard. 

It is recommended that you use a grass solution to lush green all the grass in the backyard and then use grass cutting machine to dress the grass. You may also hand-weed your backyard for a greener environment.

Organization:

One thing you should bear in mind when it comes to building a backyard gym is organization. This starts from; how the structure is built to how the gym equipment is kept. You ought to have proper planning of your backyard gym; each gym equipment MUST have its storage facility; treadmill and elliptical trainer is the best store against the wall, skipping ropes and resistance bands are best stored on a hanger. Other gym equipment, such as barbells and dumbbells, can be stored vertically.

Decking Boards:

You need to add a touch of beauty to your backyard gym, or you might consider just leaving it like that; the ball is in your court. To have a better understanding of what plastic decking boards can do on your backyard gym, consider how everything in your backyard gym; from the equipment, flooring, and walls are kept.

You may add warmth and beauty to the gym by lighting, putting up a TV set or setting up a mirror. All these add warmth and decoration to the gym. Not only that, but it also makes the entire backyard to appear bigger and attractive. Adding one or two flower plants with decking boards will bring life to the backyard.

Adding Tech.

Adding a bit of technology to your backyard gym makes it unique among other gyms out there. A touch of tech spices up your backyard gym; this tech could be a curved treadmill or Woodway curve, which is different from the conventional versions of gym equipment—also having high tech gym wearables such as heart rate monitor, fibre or the radar pace (Oakley). Also, you may integrate high tech entertainment such as smart TV or Bluetooth player.