Winter Garage Gym
Started with gymnastics rings in April 2024 as a proof of concept and to build the habit, then added most things in June from Bells of Steel: rubber mats, power rack, bench, plates, barbell. Added an EZ curl bar and some change plates in August (again from Bells). Bought the Orion rack and dumbbells from Northern Fitness on Black Friday. All together just over $4K CAD after tax and shipping.
I was worried about the cold weather, but got some weightlifting gloves and start with jump rope to warm up. It’s only too cold once it’s below -10C. Considering a small propane heater for those days.
This year I might add some more rubber mats and a cable tower, but honestly I think I’m good with what I have until 2026 or later. The mirrors were all saved from landfill, should probably hang them more deliberately.
Started with gymnastics rings in April 2024 as a proof of concept and to build the habit, then added most things in June from Bells of Steel: rubber mats, power rack, bench, plates, barbell. Added an EZ curl bar and some change plates in August (again from Bells). Bought the Orion rack and dumbbells from Northern Fitness on Black Friday. All together just over $4K CAD after tax and shipping.
I was worried about the cold weather, but got some weightlifting gloves and start with jump rope to warm up. It’s only too cold once it’s below -10C. Considering a small propane heater for those days.
This year I might add some more rubber mats and a cable tower, but honestly I think I’m good with what I have until 2026 or later. The mirrors were all saved from landfill, should probably hang them more deliberately.