Shed for home gym

Ush1

I'm looking to make a home gym in a shed out my back garden. I currently have a fairly small wooden shed but I need more space and potentially a stronger structure. I will need to have a punch bag hung in it and space to move around it. Also need a decent height so can do free weight exercises with weights held up overhead.

In saying all that I want the cheapest and simplest solution. I'm thinking a wooden shed may not be suitable as the weight of the punch bag could be a problem? I would just need electricity ran out to it for light and a plug in fan heater for the winter to heat it, don't need plumbing. I'm relatively handy so would be up for giving it a go myself but the easier, the better to be honest.

Any suggestions? Would a pre built wood or steel shed do the job do you think?

mloc123

Would you build your own? Wooden sheds are pretty flimsy... the stud walls are usually 2x2 or less will not hold much weight.

I am almost finished building one now, 2-3 full days and a few evenings... still have about 3hrs work to finish. 4x2 stud walls, 7ft ceiling height and will be fully insulated when done. Total cost was 1400e which compared to a barna shed was better value IMO.

7samurai

That looks class . Looking to build something myself once i move to my new house in april . I would be very handy and have an electrical trade but wouldn't have a notion on how to get started on it. Could you recommend a few sites or books ?

mloc123

7samurai wrote: »

That looks class . Looking to build something myself once i move to my new house in april . I would be very handy and have an electrical trade but wouldn't have a notion on how to get started on it. Could you recommend a few sites or books ?

Youtube... honestly. I had a fairly good idea in mind about how I wanted to build it etc.. but there are hundreds of great guides on there if you search for "building a shed/garden room/home office" etc..

As it is a similar build to timber frame house, I found some of the standards guides here good too: http://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/building-standards/timber-frame-housing/timber-frame-housing

7samurai

Thanks will check youtube out then for a few ideas . Looking to build something with concrete base to withstand deadlifts and i would ideally like 8ft ceiling for overhead press, chinups etc Not decided on what route to take with the build

ccardoso33

Attempt using breeze blocks? We have a little shed for the washing machine made out of breeze blocks and concrete and I've just converted it into a weights room as a suprise for my partners bday... not ver pretty but pow budget and effective

Ush1

mloc123 wrote: »

Would you build your own? Wooden sheds are pretty flimsy... the stud walls are usually 2x2 or less will not hold much weight.

I am almost finished building one now, 2-3 full days and a few evenings... still have about 3hrs work to finish. 4x2 stud walls, 7ft ceiling height and will be fully insulated when done. Total cost was 1400e which compared to a barna shed was better value IMO.

Looks good but stud walls wouldn't hold a heavy bag I wouldn't think?

mloc123

Ush1 wrote: »

Looks good but stud walls wouldn't hold a heavy bag I wouldn't think?

How heavy is a heavy bag?

https://courses.cit.cornell.edu/arch264/calculators/example7.1/index.html

A single 2x4 stud should be able to to support almost 300kg, in theory at least.

stiofan85

Similarly looking at shed options for the garden and a punching bag crossed my mind

Presume you'd be hanging the bag from the roof? If you can walk on the roof then I imagine it would hold the bag. You could simply double up the roof timbers where you plan to put your bag. Assuming you're using decent sized joists it would probably hold quite a bit of weight.