Garden Gym Sheds

What is a garden gym shed? 

An garden gym shed, also known as an outdoor gym shed, is a building specifically designed to facilitate gym equipment and machines for homeowners to utilise, all in the comfort of their own space rather than a public gym. 

Garden gyms had a rise in popularity during the lockdown years and haven’t stopped being a fantastic alternative workout space for people to enjoy. From the outside they may look like any other garden building, but on the inside, they have the distinct difference of being designed to handle a wide range of workout equipment, from dumb bells and weights to running machines and yoga mats.

Garden gym sheds, perfect for home workouts and personal trainers

Outdoor gym sheds are a perfect investment for those looking for a private workout space, removing the hassle of commuting to the gym, the arduous waiting times for machines and the associated monthly costs. 

Are you a personal trainer helping people reach their fitness goals? Hiring space for your business can come at a hefty price, with the average ranging anywhere from £10 – £50 an hour, so having your own spacious workout area is the perfect solution to increase your profits, all while having the ideal, customised space to suit your own and clients’ fitness needs.

There’s a reason why so many choose to install gym workout sheds, or their own personal garden sheds and workshops, and that’s because they’re the convenient, private space to use how you like, when you like, all without the financial strain of subscriptions or monthly expenses.

Benefits of garden gyms

Customisation: Place your treadmill, leg press, benches, cable machine and free weights in your gym, set up just how you want and benefit from a custom interior which could feature LED lighting and screens, storage, specialist flooring and insulation and more. Plus, all of this is wrapped in a bespoke-sized structure, or available as one of our modular sizes. 

Privacy: People love our gym sheds for sale because they’re secluded in the comfort of your own garden, away from any eyes that can be daunting for gym beginners. Choose large windows or go for a gym featuring aluminium bifold doors, with the only thing looking in being natural sunlight to get you energised and motivated. 

Convenience: You won’t be skipping leg day when you can simply step into your own garden building for gym routines, eliminating the hassle of commuting. No need to time your workouts to ensure you can use your favourite machine, providing you enhanced convenience which helps drive ambition.

Garden gym buildings with free installation

At Nordic Timber Buildings, we’re all about making our customers feel valued, and one of the ways we do this is by providing free installation on all garden gym sheds, garden office pods, summerhouses and all other buildings. There are a few guidelines to qualify, including ensuring you have a solid base in place and that our team can access it without restriction. Read our full terms for free installation for your garden building.

FAQs about garden gyms

What’s included in a standard gym shed?

If you go for one of our stock sized gym sheds for sale, as standard features include:

• Made from Swedish Redwood Tanalised E Pressure Treated Timber
• Tanalised CLS framework
• Felt waterproof roof
• Galvanised turn buttons and hinges
• Choice of window and door placement
• Tanalised CLS floor bearers, joists and boards

All these options are available to upgrade and customise, including the interior design, canopy, roof, doors and more. 

Can I customise my garden gym building? 

Nordic Timber Buildings specialises in designing, delivering and installing completely custom garden buildings. We expertly blend your preferences on aesthetics and functionality to create the very best, bespoke garden gym sheds and structures.

You can customise to your heart’s content, from upgrading to composite materials, uPVC doors and windows, the interior colour scheme and features, flooring material, decking, canopy size and more. If you have any questions about our bespoke service or to tell us what you’re after in your custom gym shed, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.

How much do garden gyms cost? 

The cost of an garden gym will vary based on aspects including size, features, materials and finishes. Our prices can range from £1,000 – £10,000+, with custom designs typically higher in price.

You can save costs with us by receiving free installation, as well as our team collaborating with you closely on the design to ensure your budget isn’t exceeded. Read our guide on ‘how much does a garden room cost’ for more information. 

Do I need planning permission for a garden gym?

Most garden gyms we install won’t require you to have planning permission or comply with building regulations. They typically fall under incidental use, allowing homeowners to perform activities or hobbies, such as exercising, in a separate space from their home.

If you run a business from your outdoor room, such as classes or personal training, you may require planning permission. For more information, talk to our expert team or read our article detailing all requirements for planning permission.

What type of shed is best for a gym? 

While each customer’s requirements will be different, we recommend sheds on the larger side for your garden gym to accommodate different sized equipment and exercise routines.

We can build both 24 x 12 and 24 x 10 garden gym sheds, both providing plenty of space to house equipment, additional features and pump some iron. But you may want a smaller space to store and use a few weights, the choice is completely down to you. There is no best shed type for garden gyms, only the one that matches your needs.

Why choose Nordic Timber for your garden gym shed? 

Nordic Timber is here to build your gym shed exactly how you want it. That starts with us collaborating with you on your design to ensure all aspects are delivered and your expectations exceeded.

No matter your design, your structure will be made from the highest-quality materials and installed for free expertly and efficiently by our team.

Order your garden gym shed

Ready to get fit and healthy in the comfort of your own garden gym shed? Explore our range and shop by size, and experiment with the different options we offer. Alternatively, talk to us for any guidance or to tell us your dream garden gym design for us to build using our contact form or calling 01384 79348.