7 Benefits Of Having A Garden Gym Building
At Bakers, we offer versatile garden buildings, perfect for a home gym to enhance your fitness routine. Discover 7 benefits and avoid pitfalls in our blog on designing and planning your gym.
What are the planning rules for a garden gym building?
You may be asking yourself, can I put a gym in my garden? With any garden building, you must be aware of the rules and regulations to better understand what you are allowed to do. Right from the outset you should also consider what gym equipment you are looking to put into your building.
If your building is within two metres of your boundary, you will have around 2.2 to 2.3 metres of internal headspace and quite often this is not enough for some pieces of equipment including multi-gyms, running machines and cross trainers.
To gain the extra height, you would need to bring the building further away from your boundary which would come with a different set of rules. Alternatively, you would need to apply for planning permission. However, we are here to help you make sure that you get the correct documents and paperwork in place.
You can find more detailed information about planning permission here.
Now, let's get into the benefits of having a garden gym building.
1. You'll Have More Privacy When Working Out
One of the huge benefits of having a garden gym room is that it will give you a completely private workout. For some people, working out in front of others can cause anxiety. Whether you feel uncomfortable because you don't feel as fit as everyone else or you don't know how to use the equipment correctly, a garden gym will allow you to focus on yourself and the progress you are making.
However, if you prefer more of a social environment while working out, having a garden gym does not mean that you have to work out alone. Our garden buildings can be fitted with WiFi enabling you to join a virtual class or fitness group.
Gone are the days of waiting around for machines to be available in the middle of your workout. Having a garden gym enables you to blast your music, watch your favourite TV programme while working out or simply provides a quiet space for yoga.
2. You Can Customise Your Gym Equipment To Fit Your Specific Needs
With a commercial gym, you are obligated to use the equipment that they provide. A garden gym offers you the opportunity to fill your gym with the machinery and equipment that you want and prefer. Your home gym can be built to accommodate your desired kit - from weights and cardio machines to yoga mats and aerobics equipment.
As noted in the planning section of this blog, it is vital that you decide what kind of equipment you want before building your garden gym. By doing this, we can ensure that we not only fit the correct building to accommodate all of your needs, but that we also get the permissions needed.
If you know that you would like different equipment in the future, we can ensure that your building can accommodate this. This would include considering any changes to the height of machines and also the strength of the groundworks and floor to take additional weight.
3. Reduce The Amount You Spend On Petrol
For some people, the effort required to travel to and from the gym prevents them from going. Not only does it require a lot of time, it also can be costly on fuel. Being situated a short walking distance from your home, garden gyms are a great option if you find it difficult to motivate yourself to work out after a hectic day.
When looking at the costs of installing a garden gym, it is important that you consider the bigger picture. While initial installation may be expensive, you will save in the long run when you consider fuel and gym membership costs. With high fuel costs set to stay, you could save over £100 by not needing to travel to and from a gym. Additionally, it's a win-win as not travelling to the gym is great for the environment too.
4. Save Money On Gym Memberships
The current average cost for a gym membership is £50 per month. Over 12 months that equals £600. This may not sound like a lot, however, this can add up if you have numerous people in your household going to the gym.
As well as monthly payments, membership gyms tend to tie their customers in with a contract. With an annual contract, it can be difficult to cancel after 6 months, as the gym will expect you to pay the balance of the remaining months. This can become a financial burden when you no longer want to go to the gym.
The appeal of a garden gym is not only the long-term cost saving of not having to pay a gym membership, but also the saving in time that it would normally take you to get to the gym and back. If you go to the gym 4 times a week, you are likely to lose 4 hours a week driving to and from, along with the fuel cost.
Having a gym at home is not just about savings on gym membership and travelling time, it is also about a more sustainable lifestyle that the entire family can enjoy on a daily basis.
5. You Can Work Out Any Time Of Day Or Night, Regardless Of The Weather Conditions
Have you ever got home from a long day at work and you just don't have the energy to go to a traditional gym?
The health benefits of exercise are hard to ignore and various studies show that people who exercise regularly not only feel better, but also have a lower risk of developing various long-term conditions like heart disease and type two diabetes.
The constant availability of a garden gym means you no longer need to feel like going to the gym is a big event. Early morning gym sessions are possible when your gym is located at the bottom of your garden. Or, if you have had a long, stressful day you can just pop into your home gym and stretch for 15 minutes. For the keen gym goers, a garden gym enables you to work out as many times as you like for as long as you like, with no queuing for equipment.
The appeal of having a garden gym is that it enables you to fit exercise into your tight schedule, meaning working out can become a sustainable part of your daily routine.
6. No More Overcrowding
Since COVID-19 first appeared, we are all more aware of the transmission of diseases via air and surface touches. If you have been considering going back to a gym, but really don't like the idea of overcrowded, sweaty classes or picking up used equipment, then a garden gym is perfect for you.
With a garden gym, there is no overcrowding and you get that fantastic privacy of your own space with dedicated machines just for you. If you are worried that you will not be able to work out with other people, we can fit your garden gym with WiFi enabling you to take online classes from companies like P.volve, Glo, Obé Fitness and more.
Additionally, if you like working in small groups then you can share your gym with your friends, and even have a small sociable space within your garden building to sit down and enjoy catching up after.
7. You Can Use Your Garden Building As A Storage Area For All Your Fitness Equipment And Accessories
Most buildings we produce offer multiple uses and the gym area is only one element of the overall building. You will be amazed by the large amount of dedicated garden building gym equipment that is available, with clever designs to help keep the gym equipment compact. From adjustable dumbbells enabling you to go from 5-35 kilos in one dumbbell space, to multi-gyms that can offer up to 50 different exercises in one machine, you can find everything that you need to make your gym perfect for you. Additionally, we can fit cupboards with strong shelving for you to store your gym equipment when not in use, freeing up your garden building for other uses, including entertaining.
Bakers Garden Gym Buildings
Here at Bakers Garden Buildings, we have a wealth of experience in garden gym design. We can help you with the interior design, usability regarding sound and vision, fitting water dispensers and even help with the gym equipment itself. During our process of finding the best garden building for you, we will confirm the rules and regulations to ensure that your garden gym building is an asset to the property. We will also help to future proof your building. We have a wide range of buildings from our pre-designed collection that will work within the 2.5m planning rule. Alternatively, we can design and manufacture a bespoke building to suit your needs. Our pre-designed collection and bespoke options can be customised to include climate control workout areas and wall mirrors.
