Planning on finishing our paincave/storage room into a proper room.
I’ll be using it for cycling and weights.
Wife will mostly be using it for yoga, weights, cardio.
I’d like some recommendations on things to add or avoid prior to getting started on this.
I’d like to add a squat rack and also some electrical in the ceiling so I can hang fans which I have found really convenient.
Unfortunately, all of our AV stuff runs into the room right now so we are thinking of creating a closet to contain this which will take up some space. The current dimensions of the room are 11’x17’.
Thanks,
KR
My wife insisted on a ballet barre on one wall and it has actually turned out to be useful. She uses it for barre stuff but I use it for some stretches and to store stretch bands and it has become my go to lean on spot when things get hard during strength work Its also got a big mirror behind it which is nice.
Spec out exactly where you need electrical outlets in relation to the trainer and any other powered device to keep things neat and uncluttered. Since you’re starting with bare walls, that’s basically free as long as you plan in advance.
However, Ive entered the speciality phase of my TT plan and the front hall will be a bit short for the TT bike. My alternative is the living room which has ample space, however, it’s well insulated and will be several degrees warmer and I actually prefer having the ti road bike in the turbo trainer, having worn down the qr/ bracket of the stays on the TT bike. In the short term using the TT bike will probably need more set up faff but I suspect after a bit once set up I’d lazily leave it set up in the living room. How important do you think it is specialise on the right bike?
Nope, but there was no neighbours initially (new build housing estate), and as the area has started to become occupied (although my door is pretty remote still) I’ve started doing workouts with the door ajar and laterally on the chain
Its also got a big mirror behind it which is nice.
