Benefits of Turning Your Sunroom Into A Home Gym

Working out can improve your health and quality of life. If you have a flexible space in your house, you can create a home gym to help motivate you to work out. A sunroom is a perfect space for a home gym because of its natural beauty and fresh air.

If you need ideas for renovating a home gym, use this guide for turning your sunroom into a workout space. Whether you want to use your sunroom as a yoga retreat or to complete a high-intensity boot camp, transforming your sunroom into a home gym can inspire you to get your workout in for the day.

A home gym sunroom provides the benefit of working outside, while having the protection of sturdy walls. Sunrooms help you take in vitamins from the sun while keeping harmful UV rays and airborne allergens out. If your sunroom has windows, you could have a healthier environment with natural ventilation while you exercise.

A sunroom is easier to clean than a screened porch. You’ll have natural lighting and ventilation instead of fluorescent light and air conditioning. Here are some of the benefits of having a gym in your sunroom.

• Affordability: Gym memberships can be expensive. While you will have to pay for the sunroom and the workout equipment up front, the home gym will ultimately pay for itself with how much money you’ll save on gym membership costs.
• More reasons to work out: Working out is harder when it’s raining or snowing and you have to drive to the gym. When your schedule is busy, it’s tempting to skip your workout, especially if you have to make time in your schedule for commuting to the gym. When your gym is in your house, you can roll out of bed, throw on your workout clothes and walk into your sunroom to begin the workout routine.
• The inspiration of nature: If your sunroom overlooks your backyard, you can beautify your yard with colorful flowers and bird feeders. You can work out while watching the sunrise or sunset. You could even watch birds or butterflies interact with your greenery as you meditate in your yoga retreat center.

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A home gym is a great way to use your sunroom. Fitness rooms should be as spacious as possible, with a designated spot for each piece of equipment. Rather than special tools and construction, you only need cosmetic materials and workout equipment. Here are the essential home gym design ideas for turning your sunroom into a fitness center.

• Flooring: Rubber flooring is safe and easy to maintain. With easy-to-install material, rubber flooring reduces noise produced by your cardio equipment. Slip-resistant flooring comes in different colors and styles to accommodate your sunroom’s design.
• Walls: Most of the walls in the sunroom will be glass windows. If you have any opaque walls, choose to paint those a bright, uplifting color or put up scenic wallpaper. You could also hang up motivational wall decorations, such as old medals or sports jerseys, to help keep you focused. A chalkboard wall gives you a place to write down encouraging messages or your workout routine for the day.
• Electrical equipment: Bump up the tech in your sunroom by equipping your home gym with a TV and a sound system. Use a TV for playing music, watching TV or casting workout videos. Through a sound system, blast upbeat music or add sound to your TV.
• Storage: Your workout equipment should have a designated, organized place in your home gym. Invest in shelving units or racks to store your weights. You could also implement coat racks for resistance bands.
• Ventilation: A ceiling fan can help circulate the air and keep you cool while you work out. Since most of your sunroom will consist of windows, you could also keep those open during your workout so you can save money and have fresh air.

• Muscle-building equipment: If your goal is to gain muscle, include equipment to help you do that. Things to invest in include weights, dumbbells, shoulder press machines, resistance bands, a kettlebell, a pull-up bar, a weight bench and a punching bag.
• Exercise ball: A large stability ball is helpful for balance and strengthening your core. You could use an exercise ball to upgrade your yoga or ab routine.
• Cardio equipment: If you enjoy building up a sweat with a high-intensity workout, consider investing in some cardio equipment. You could fill your sunroom gym with a treadmill, a stationary bike, an elliptical, a stepping machine, a rowing machine or a jump rope. If you have the space for it, you could even buy a small trampoline for a fun cardio workout. A sunroom with windows could help you have a cooling breeze while you increase your heart rate. If you invest in workout equipment that plugs in, keep in mind that you will need to place it near electrical outlets.
• Indoor swimming pool: A large sunroom could hold an indoor swimming pool. You can enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors while staying refreshed in the comfort of your home. You could use your pool all year long, even in the snow!
• Yoga equipment: If low-impact workouts are more your style, make your sunroom home gym into a yoga retreat center. Using items such as a yoga mat and a foam roller, take advantage of your scenic backyard to center yourself and stay grounded. You can use this equipment for other low-impact workout routines, such as Pilates. A yoga mat provides you with a better grip for your bare feet. A foam roller is great for stretching out your tightened back muscles at the end of your workout.
• Towels: Have a stack of towels on hand for the inevitable sweat you’ll produce from your daily workout routine. If you have hard floors, soft towels could also protect your knees during a workout.

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Our team at Maryland Sunrooms knows how to transform your home gym into a sunroom. Serving residents in the Baltimore, Maryland area, we specialize in sunroom installation with a lifetime warranty for extra protection.

Fill out a contact form online or call 301-829-1313to book your appointment.

Julie Shetter

Julie Shetter is the Marketing Director at Maryland Sunrooms. She has over a decade of experience in the home improvement and sunroom industry.