Want to lose weight? Here’s a home remodeling project that can take the pounds off and get rid of unnecessary junk around the house at the same time – convert the garage into a home gym.
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) states that “American society has become ‘obesogenic,’ characterized by environments that promote increased food intake, nonhealthful foods, and physical inactivity.” It’s one of the greatest health challenges facing Americans today.
Following are four things you need to know to convert your garage into health-inducing home gym.
Climate Control: Most garages are not climate controlled. Hence, you need to have insulation installed. The type will depend on the climate in your area.
Electricity: You will also need to have wiring for lighting, heating, cooling and even a sound system if you like to rock out to your favorite tunes while working out.
This of course requires the expertise of a licensed electrician. Every home remodeling project has to be up to local city and municipal codes. This can’t be overlooked because if there’s a fire, for example, your homeowners insurance won’t pay if it discovers that the work was not done right.
Sheetrock: Once all the internal work like insulation and electrical wiring has been done, then it’s time to enclose the walls with sheetrock.
Flooring: Garage flooring has come a long way — there are many cost-effective options in this area. There are garage floor tiles, garage floor paint and epoxy floor coating solutions, durable garage floor mats and even wood flooring.
One option that home remodeling experts do not recommend for garage floors is carpet. If you want a softer area to do your floor workouts in your new space, use exercise mats.
As is evidenced there, there’s quite a bit to consider when converting a garage into a home gym. But it’s so worth it, for it’s something the whole family can take advantage of.
Consult your local home remodeling contractor for the best way to go about getting the home gym you want out of your garage.
