Home Gyms
Setting up a home gym is a smart, convenient way to stay committed to your fitness goals. At Fitness Equipment Ireland, we offer high-quality gear to help you build a home gym that fits your goals and lifestyle.
How to set up a Home Gym
1. Location
Decide where in your home your gym will be. A spare room, garage or large shed would be ideal. The more space the better so keep this in mind. It’s also important to consider if your floor can take the weight is it is above basement level. If you want to protect the floor, consider getting rubber flooring, as it protects the floor beneath from scratches and dirt.
2. Budget
Calculate how much you can comfortably afford to spend on your gym. If this is less than had originally hoped, perhaps consider waiting a bit longer and saving a bit more to ensure your vision becomes a reality.
3. Equipment
When choosing home gym equipment, it’s all about what suits your workout goals and space. You don’t need every machine—focus on versatile gear that maximizes your area. Start with compact essentials like dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls, which are perfect for a wide range of exercises. Resistance bands are another space-saving option that can be used for moves like squats, bicep curls, and clamshells.
If space allows, a power rack with a barbell, bench, and plates is a great long-term investment. It supports key lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, and lets you increase weight as you progress—unlike bands or kettlebells with limited resistance. For cardio, consider your space and goals. Larger equipment like treadmills, rowers, or cross trainers offer a full-body workout if space isn’t an issue. If you’re tight on room, an exercise or spin bike is a solid, space-efficient choice. Ultimately, it comes down to your fitness goals and what keeps you moving.
4. Design
The next step is planning the layout, you can do this yourself or have our experienced team make a custom 2D or 3D design. It’s important to remember to leave space around your equipment to do your exercises without banging into things.
When it comes to safety in your home gym there are a couple of things that are important, first when doing the layout ensure that there is enough space both for the equipment you want, but also so you can move around freely during the workout and not trip into things while working out.
5. Delivery
Our team will deliver the equipment quickly and safely to your door or you can click and collect at our Kylemore Showroom.
If you’d prefer a professional installation, we will be more than happy to offer you a quote.
6. Work out
Once your gym is all set up you can enjoy your first workout in the comfort of your own home.
If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing equipment for your home gym the staff at Fitness Equipment Ireland are happy to help.
Installation Services
We understand that convenience is key, which is why we offer professional installation services to assist you with setting up your purchases seamlessly. Our team is dedicated to ensuring everything is installed correctly and efficiently, so you can enjoy your products without any hassle. In addition, we provide flexible collection and delivery services, tailored to suit your specific needs, making the entire process as easy and stress-free as possible. Whether you prefer to pick up your items or have them delivered straight to your door, we’ve got you covered!
Technologies
We are committed to continuously investing in new technologies to enhance our customers’ gym experience.
Our Forteza full-range cardio has matching TFT screens which allow you to watch Netflix, listen to Spotify, and indulge in virtual reality training which will enable you to run through Paris, Rome, etc. on virtual terrains in a virtual reality experience. Our Forteza spin bike range offers bluetooth connectivity on their iscreens this allows the user to connect with apps such as Zwift and Kinomap.
Our Puls8 Heart Rate Chest Bands, seamlessly connect to a monitor in a class setting or an app for individual use, enabling users to track their heart rate in real-time. This advanced technology helps optimise workout performance and provides valuable insights for a more personalised fitness journey.