What Inspired Me to Start a Half Garage Gym?

Welcome to AllGarageGym.com! My name is Jason, and I’m passionate about fitness, family, and helping others achieve their health goals. As a dedicated husband and father of two, my journey with exercise has been shaped by life’s changes and challenges. The purpose of this website is to priovide information and guidance on mainly how to set up a half garage gym but the idea behind can be applied if you are trying to set up a full garage gym or even a home gym in one of your empty rooms. 

Growing up, sports were a big part of my life, and I began hitting the gym regularly in 12th grade. However, when my first child was born, my gym routine took a hit. Balancing fatherhood with fitness became a challenge, and I found myself only able to squeeze in short workouts a couple of times a week. The pandemic of 2020 further disrupted my routine, leaving me unable to access traditional gym facilities.

Faced with these obstacles, I made a decision: to transform my one car garage into a one car garage gym. At the time, I was renting in a big home association community which meant that there were many rules to follow as a resident in their property. One of them was to make sure to park your car inside the garage. I had to make sure that not only I can store gym equipment but also park my car inside. Fortunately, I have a compact car, so I was able to work it out. I had to strategically purchase the most important gym equipment for my garage. 

In 2023, I moved to a bigger house with two car garage, but I kept the same gym equipment I had and carved out the same space as before so that I can park two cars in the garage. After four years of making, my garage gym is equipped with only the most essential workout gear. With the birth of my second child, I found renewed dedication and managed to carve out consistent time for longer, more frequent workouts.

Through my own experiences, I’ve come to realize that amidst the abundance of information on gym equipment, much of it falls under the category of “want” rather than “need.” On this site, I aim to share insights based on necessity, offering guidance on the essential equipment required to build an effective garage gym. My goal is to simplify the process for individuals like you, empowering you to create a space that facilitates your fitness journey efficiently and effectively.

Thank you for joining me on this mission to prioritize what truly matters in your garage gym experience.