Building a tri focused home gym

Sep 25, 18 6:07

Post #1 of 19 (4626 views)

As above- what would you include?
I have a vasa, a tacx neo and a commercial treadmill.

Was thinking of a squat rack, adjustable bench some plates and adjustable pair of dumbbells.
Set of plyo boxes maybe and suitable flooring.
Big comfy seat and recovery boots to follow.

Anything else required? Not a money no object build but I have the space and want it to be comprehensive.

Any advice appreciated

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 6:46

Post #2 of 19 (4572 views)

Don't forget some contractor fans. A hex squat would be a nice options.

Is this detached from your home? Where are you located?

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [LifeTri] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 7:16

Post #3 of 19 (4504 views)

This is what I have in mine:

Life Fitness Commercial Treadmill
Life Fitness Commercial Rower
Smith Machine w/ cable & weight attachments
Wahoo Kicker
Peloton Bike
Leg Extension / Leg Curl machine
Roman chair
Vibration Platform
Olympic Bar (Squats, Press, etc.)
Hex Bar (for dead lifts)

Feel like I am leaving a few things out but this is a good start

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [gshtrisport] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 7:36

Post #4 of 19 (4456 views)

That looks great! Similar to what I'm after. Yes separate to the house, concrete floor solid walls and about 6 x 6m in size. I'm in the UK. May try and squeeze a hilo pulley. Good shout on the hexbar I hadn't really thought of one.
Thanks for the input.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 10:10

Post #5 of 19 (4314 views)

Get the large rubber horsestall mats and put them on the floor. You will want to secure them to the concrete but that is not hard. drill holes through the mat, line with a metal sleeve (prevents tearing), and screw into concrete. The 100 pound (45kg) beasts WILL move over time. Great for the floor and will outlast your great grandchildren.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 11:08

Post #6 of 19 (4224 views)

Music.

.

Once, I was fast. But I got over it.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [prefersdirt] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 11:49

Post #7 of 19 (4161 views)

Yeh i know the stuff you mean. I went for purpose built 1sqm rubber tiling. The stall mats were a good bit more expensive and to my eye a bit 'agricultural' in appearance.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 15:05

Post #8 of 19 (4018 views)

Good Lord these are some evolved home gyms.
I have a treadmill, trainer for my bike (have rear wheel, getting direct drive soon), and a few dumbbells.

Also, a TV and Bluetooth speaker.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 16:13

Post #9 of 19 (3931 views)

Don't forget the refrigerator for beer.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [Jason N] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 16:18

Post #10 of 19 (3922 views)

Jason N wrote:

Don't forget the refrigerator for beer.

I just put a 2-tap kegerator next to my trainer setup, Concept 2 and weight bench in the garage.

Probably why my times suck but hey, it's important to hydrate right?

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 17:15

Post #11 of 19 (3877 views)

hutchy_belfast wrote:

As above- what would you include?
I have a vasa, a tacx neo and a commercial treadmill.

Was thinking of a squat rack, adjustable bench some plates and adjustable pair of dumbbells.
Set of plyo boxes maybe and suitable flooring.
Big comfy seat and recovery boots to follow.

Anything else required? Not a money no object build but I have the space and want it to be comprehensive.

Any advice appreciated

We'll need the customary pics. Otherwise it didn't happen.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [Chan] [ In reply to ]

Sep 25, 18 17:49

Post #12 of 19 (3830 views)

Biggest TV that will fit....

Let food be thy medicine...

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [JackStraw13] [ In reply to ]

Sep 26, 18 6:56

Post #13 of 19 (3650 views)

Yup got a 50 for the wall. Music I usually prefer earphones but may look at some kind of smart set up if my WiFi reaches down to the gym.
Thanks for the input guys.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 26, 18 7:03

Post #14 of 19 (3629 views)

hutchy_belfast wrote:

I have a vasa, a tacx neo and a commercial treadmill.

Tri focused? You're done.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [prefersdirt] [ In reply to ]

Sep 26, 18 9:58

Post #15 of 19 (3554 views)

prefersdirt wrote:

Get the large rubber horsestall mats and put them on the floor. You will want to secure them to the concrete but that is not hard. drill holes through the mat, line with a metal sleeve (prevents tearing), and screw into concrete. The 100 pound (45kg) beasts WILL move over time. Great for the floor and will outlast your great grandchildren.

The smell is nasty-A year later, after leaving it in the garage for 2 months and it still annoys me.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Sep 26, 18 10:25

Post #16 of 19 (3518 views)

plan to ride in tri position? that tv can't be mounted low enough.

Last edited by: DFW_Tri: Sep 26, 18 10:26

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [pots4] [ In reply to ]

Sep 26, 18 10:53

Post #17 of 19 (3485 views)

pots4 wrote:

prefersdirt wrote:

Get the large rubber horsestall mats and put them on the floor. You will want to secure them to the concrete but that is not hard. drill holes through the mat, line with a metal sleeve (prevents tearing), and screw into concrete. The 100 pound (45kg) beasts WILL move over time. Great for the floor and will outlast your great grandchildren.

The smell is nasty-A year later, after leaving it in the garage for 2 months and it still annoys me.

Really? mine don't smell at all. Cold in the winter, but no smell.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [prefersdirt] [ In reply to ]

Sep 26, 18 16:07

Post #18 of 19 (3375 views)

prefersdirt wrote:

Get the large rubber horsestall mats and put them on the floor. You will want to secure them to the concrete but that is not hard. drill holes through the mat, line with a metal sleeve (prevents tearing), and screw into concrete. The 100 pound (45kg) beasts WILL move over time. Great for the floor and will outlast your great grandchildren.

If you go with the horse mats lay them outside for a couple days to get the smell out of them. Some brands have an odor when new.

Re: Building a tri focused home gym [hutchy_belfast] [ In reply to ]

Aug 16, 21 13:01

Post #19 of 19 (1481 views)

Did you ever complete this gym setup? I'm wanting to set up my own gym in our new house, got plenty of space and like you, want comprehensive setup. How is your setup, what'd you end up going with? Anything you would change? Got some pics of your setup!? Cheers.

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