Storage Unit Gym

Andrew R McLean · 07-25-2013, 06:32 PM

Hi All,

I've been looking through the Board for inspiration as I was setting up my home gym which is located in a storage unit. Apartment living in Toronto made a garage gym unrealistic so after some research I found a storage facility that didn't mind me setting up a gym in the unit. It's climate controlled and at 10x15 the size is perfect.

I picked up most of the equipment from Fitness Depot here in Toronto, they were great. I bought some iron plates off CL for dirt cheap and got the stall mats from Canadian Tire. All together the equipment came to less than $1500. It includes the rack, bar, 45 and 25 lb bumpers, 400 lbs in steel weight, 12,16,24kg kettlebells, 20 lb wall ball and slam balls, powerblocks that have the add on for 70 pounds, rings, bench, and a home made 20x24x36 plyo box.

Feel free to post any questions.

Here are some pictures wfs

Blaise Davis · 07-25-2013, 07:36 PM

love it

Joey Allen · 07-25-2013, 08:18 PM

that.. is.. AWESOME.

If you don't mind me asking.. how much is it to rent the unit per month?

Chris Guillermo · 07-25-2013, 08:26 PM

There was a box in HAwaii that was run out of a storage facility. A bunch of the N Shore surfers would train there. Don't think it is open anymore.

Jeff Ng · 07-25-2013, 09:17 PM

how much was the mats from cndn tire? tsc in guelph is usually 40 but I was looking for a few more and if i could save the drive that would be awesome

Andrew R McLean · 07-26-2013, 05:07 AM

The unit rents for about $170 a month, you get the first month free. My girlfriend and I crossfit together so it is actually economical for us, as affiliates around here cost between 150-200/month for each of us.

The matts from Canadian Tire were 29.99 I believe, they work perfect. I have some true stall mats from a farm supply store as well and they are a little thicker, that's the main difference.

Dylan Forbes · 07-26-2013, 06:27 AM

Awesome idea. What's the ceiling height? Is there power points in there; setup a fridge for water post workout food?

Brian Neal Carpenter · 07-26-2013, 08:27 AM

Very creative. Was there anything in the rental unit contract prohibiting this type of use for the space? I know I've seen guys park their cars in storage units but curious if there's anything in the contract about exercise or basic non-storage use...

Andrew R McLean · 07-28-2013, 04:08 PM

Ceiling height is just over 9 feet, and unfortunately no power outlets.

Only restrictions in the contract are no commercial use and no sleeping in the units.

Kevin Keast · 07-29-2013, 08:25 AM

This is a cool idea!

What are the mats called at CT? I need to get some for my basement.

07-25-2013, 06:32 PM	#1
Andrew R McLean Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto ON Posts: 8	Storage Unit Gym Hi All, I've been looking through the Board for inspiration as I was setting up my home gym which is located in a storage unit. Apartment living in Toronto made a garage gym unrealistic so after some research I found a storage facility that didn't mind me setting up a gym in the unit. It's climate controlled and at 10x15 the size is perfect. I picked up most of the equipment from Fitness Depot here in Toronto, they were great. I bought some iron plates off CL for dirt cheap and got the stall mats from Canadian Tire. All together the equipment came to less than $1500. It includes the rack, bar, 45 and 25 lb bumpers, 400 lbs in steel weight, 12,16,24kg kettlebells, 20 lb wall ball and slam balls, powerblocks that have the add on for 70 pounds, rings, bench, and a home made 20x24x36 plyo box. Feel free to post any questions. Here are some pictures wfs Attached Thumbnails

07-25-2013, 07:36 PM	#2
Blaise Davis Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Midland TX Posts: 331	Re: Storage Unit Gym love it
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07-25-2013, 08:18 PM	#3
Joey Allen Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sorrento LA Posts: 186	Re: Storage Unit Gym that.. is.. AWESOME. If you don't mind me asking.. how much is it to rent the unit per month?
	__________________ M/33/5'7"/148lbs My Garage Gym

07-25-2013, 08:26 PM	#4
Chris Guillermo Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mililani HI Posts: 39	Re: Storage Unit Gym There was a box in HAwaii that was run out of a storage facility. A bunch of the N Shore surfers would train there. Don't think it is open anymore.

07-25-2013, 09:17 PM	#5
Jeff Ng Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississauga ON Canada Posts: 10	Re: Storage Unit Gym how much was the mats from cndn tire? tsc in guelph is usually 40 but I was looking for a few more and if i could save the drive that would be awesome

07-26-2013, 05:07 AM	#6
Andrew R McLean Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto ON Posts: 8	Re: Storage Unit Gym The unit rents for about $170 a month, you get the first month free. My girlfriend and I crossfit together so it is actually economical for us, as affiliates around here cost between 150-200/month for each of us. The matts from Canadian Tire were 29.99 I believe, they work perfect. I have some true stall mats from a farm supply store as well and they are a little thicker, that's the main difference.

07-26-2013, 06:27 AM	#7
Dylan Forbes Banned Profile: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 226	Re: Storage Unit Gym Awesome idea. What's the ceiling height? Is there power points in there; setup a fridge for water post workout food?

07-26-2013, 08:27 AM	#8
Brian Neal Carpenter Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ramstein Air Base US Forces Europe Posts: 64	Re: Storage Unit Gym Very creative. Was there anything in the rental unit contract prohibiting this type of use for the space? I know I've seen guys park their cars in storage units but curious if there's anything in the contract about exercise or basic non-storage use...

07-28-2013, 04:08 PM	#9
Andrew R McLean Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto ON Posts: 8	Re: Storage Unit Gym Ceiling height is just over 9 feet, and unfortunately no power outlets. Only restrictions in the contract are no commercial use and no sleeping in the units.

07-29-2013, 08:25 AM	#10
Kevin Keast Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto ON Canada Posts: 75	Re: Storage Unit Gym This is a cool idea! What are the mats called at CT? I need to get some for my basement.

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