Home Gym Transformation - Step by step guide & total costs

[@myfreegym]

Painting a gym black is always a great idea. I’m so glad I did it to mine. Yours came out great.

[@madtimesmedia8609]

the projector artwork tip is legendary!!! Thanks for the share

[@bl3nd3rman97]

This video is so underrated !! The editing is clean and your talking points were great/ you spoke clearly and straight to the point. I am going to clean out upstairs to make room for a gym now, you are amazing !!!!! This deserves more views !!!

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate it! 👍💪

[@mikehogan7053]

Oh wow! Luke what an awe inspiring person you' are, every step and detail explained in the most succinct way, well done.

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks Mike! That's very kind of you to say. I had lots of fun training with Matt and Shannon yesterday! Hope you and Diane are both well.

[@M1LIFECREATIVE]

@@LukeSherran awesome workout :)

[@sedghammer]

What a sharp look! One big thing that subconsciously will make you want to use the space more is really great lighting. Making cuts elsewhere and spending more on lighting can make it a lot more inviting and pay off in the long term.

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, I agree - I'm actually planning for some more lighting soon!

[@David-ll9qx]

bit of wall art LED would look cool@@LukeSherran

[@David-ll9qx]

@@LukeSherran I'm about to buy a house which has a double garage disconnected, i have this video bookmarked! i wonder if the stuff you bought is still the best price! I was thinking about sectioning the garage into 2 so i still had space too put gardening/ house essentials somewhere then the gym on the other side

[@LukeSherran]

@@David-ll9qx I haven't looked at gym equipment for a while, but Muscle Squad had some well priced gear recently. Generally, Mirafit has been the best for me. I'm excited for you about the house move - it was life changing getting a double disconnected garage for me. One thing I would say is that the gardening section you have in mind, may be better in small shed if you can do it. I really resent the small amount of non-gym stuff that's in my garage! 😂

[@David-ll9qx]

i hear you! Sounds like a plan@@LukeSherran

[@zeshanhm]

Best video I've seen so far. I really appreciate your chill demeanor. I'll definitely being taking some inspiration from your gym, great jobs with the lights btw!

[@LukeSherran]

Thank you mate 🙌

[@Fitand50Formula]

That’s a very stylish looking home gym Luke.

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, much appreciated! Hope you're well

[@jarloftamriel9359]

I'm in England and looking to move into a house with a garage, defo gonna give this gym setup a try 💪🙌

[@BeyondEducated]

Epic... The batman is amazing how it came out. Very smart. Satisfying set up. Also like the idea of the tubing for LED as well... Yo'll get some goof use out off that gym for sure

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, yeah I surprised myself with the Batman artwork! 😂 Loving having this in my house, it's getting plenty of use! Definitely a good investment...

[@adilb]

also i love how u gave the batman art a go and in the end it came out looking amazing

[@M1LIFECREATIVE]

'Brilliant video' you nailed it man. Kept me interested the whole way through.

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, that means a lot. 👍👍

[@1956ultra]

love this type of in depth information. Same colours as I would do. I’m not at all jealous 😂😂😂. Well done fella.

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate

[@greatestgunner]

Love this, I went for the M100 with the same pull-up bar attachments. Fed up of seeing the over the top US garage gyms lol Need some more everyday home gyms like this.

[@thmanderson]

great video - thanks for posting it! moving house in a month and looking at setting up a home gym of my own and i have no idea what i'm doing, this is really helpful

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, and good luck with your gym!

[@robertchalmers8487]

I'm just about to build my own home gym and THIS is exactly what I'm after 😁 great work!!!

[@Ophanim1000]

Your straight forward. informative, calm, collected demeanour and video style is great. Subscribed.

[@muhammadmustakimmarzuki]

Brother, thank you this gym setup..i hope next year, i build this gym setup.. Thank you again... 👍🏽

[@mattsharman7101]

Really well produced and informative video. Thank you for the inspiration. Can't wait to get started now 💪

[@treyb387]

Batman looks so good on the wall

[@jwill9877]

That Batman artwork is sick asl. I'm gonna steal that for my home gym.

[@LukeSherran]

Go for it! 👍👍

[@mattmurdoch4345]

I’ve been meaning to sort out a garage gym for a few years but never seem to get round to it. My wife doesn’t help, she thinks the garage is a storage tardis 🤣🤣I have a very similar height coverage so great to get some tips on how to deal with that and the short rack is something I’ve had my eye on for a while

[@johnwesley2943]

I bought an M100 rack. No complaints.

[@GreyWolfFitness]

I’ll tell you what Luke you can do my art work when I revamp my gym haha and I told you you’d love the Viking press buddy MINT

[@LukeSherran]

Haha, no problem! Yeah, you were right - the Viking press is awesome. I thought it was a bit of a frivolous spend at first, but now it's one of my favourite bits of kit 👍

[@Markus-fw4px]

Nice gym, I love the artwork! A hexagon grid LED light at the ceiling would be dope.

[@LukeSherran]

Agreed!

[@peaceful4you408]

My neighbor just spent $20,000 to get a gym done in her garage. It literally turned out looking like a full blown LA fitness. She’s literally got every piece of specialized equipment imaginable that I can think of from a commercial gym.

[@LukeSherran]

Wow! I can't imaging spending that much... kind of envious though! 😆🤣

[@rectknasorcur5432]

Wkw

[@mhxxd4]

@@LukeSherran then you ain't dedicated and serious obviously🙄 also broke🫵😂

[@Brianharveyprice]

​@@mhxxd4 stupid comment

[@raphaelcto7975]

Easier when you have an onlyfand

[@HariOmRadhaKrishna]

One of the biggest expenses in our home gym was the shipping for the Mats. Weirdly, about the same price as the 20 sq. ft. of mats.

[@FilipVavrusa]

perfect. I'm starting my homegym dream, too.

[@tapetraining]

Amazing video! Thanks for all of the details.

[@mauricecooper9763]

Definitely a fantastic investment! Luke, it turned out perfect!💪 Looks like it was worth the time and effort. Training from home is great! Congratulations!🎉

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks Maurice! I'm really happy with it, and it's so good to be able to "train properly" again after using just dumbbell and resistance bands for a couple of years! Hope you're well mate

[@jamesbramwell1454]

Recently painted my garage white, which is mostly breeze block, I’ve now changed my mind and would prefer black but I’m definitely not embarking on painting them again - what a ball ache!

[@jwill9877]

Rent a sprayer

[@ChunkySteveo]

Awesome video dude! And what a mega gym!!!! All looks amazing! Puts my bands and pull up bar in my garage to shame! 🤣

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate! Super pleased with how it's turned out, and it makes such a difference compared to using dumbbells and bands in my conservatory! 😂

[@ChunkySteveo]

@@LukeSherran that set of dumbbells is amazing!

[@LukeSherran]

@@ChunkySteveo thanks, it seemed super indulgent at the time but it is definitely worth it!

[@richardatkinson6050]

It looks incredible, great job Luke

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, much appreciated! Is your training still going well?

[@richardatkinson6050]

@@LukeSherran it's still going well so far thanks mate. Managing 3-4 strength training sessions a week, sometimes an extra workout here and there. I'm pretty much dividing the sessions between push/pull/lift but adding a few exercises added in. Im going to increase my HIIT workouts from tomorrow.

[@LukeSherran]

@Richard Atkinson Awesome mate, great work!

[@simonstone7099]

Really great video man. I also looked at the mirafit equipment and I think it is probably the best value for money equipment in the UK for a home setup. Love the black walls. I only have a single garage gym which is typically tiny like most standard UK garages so to create the illusion of space have had to go White all over with decently bright daylight led strips. I just think black would have made it feel way to small unfortunately but if I had more space would definitely have gone black. Great result on the batman artwork as well. I had been trying to figure out how I could do something like that and was looking at posters and getting a custom stencil but using a projected is a stroke of genius! Definitely giving that a go man! Hope you are absolutely loving your new gym!

[@LukeSherran]

Hey thank mate, I really appreciate it! Yes I used to have a much smaller garage, and you have to go light and bright otherwise it feels like a hole! Let me know if you try the projector trick! 💪

[@simonstone7099]

@@LukeSherran Yeah will do man!

[@leibomsvairis]

Great gym man, one day i wana build one for myself too!

[@AndrewPawley11]

Excellent. Really enjoyed the video, Liked and subscribed.

[@LukeSherran]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lucas1975]

A great job! You're lucky to be in a country where prices are fair for something as essential as training equipments...in Italy you'll pay two or three times more for less...I did half my equipment by myself (bars and wight plates excluded of course) for that, you got fewer valuable options to buy! Hope Mirafit will sell there with comparable prices in € they got so much choice for professionals of every sport (powerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding) other than that, the only "complain" may be the ceiling height but you did an excellent job with your hands for how your garage gym looks now, maybe a second speciality bar and some cast iron plates can complete everything for the future, i suggest you an axle bar (good for every presses variations and to make deadlift tougher) or a ssb just to rise squat effort (if your not training specifically for a powerlifting meet) [Sorry for my bad English anyway] 💪🏻😅

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate. Yes I've continued to invest, lots more added now including SSB, T-Bar attachments etc. An axle bar would be cool... grip strength is a weakness for me

[@adilb]

wow im amazed on how sick it looks, hopefully in the near future ill also be able to do the same

[@sheppeyfishtales]

Just looking at doing this. Really great effort. Looks great!

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, much appreciated!

[@MichaelJShelley]

Great video luke and the reason I subscribed 👍 be interested to see a bit more info on the punch bag and the rack in future vids. They are both on my wishlist!

[@LukeSherran]

Awesome mate, thank you. I rate them both, but videos will be coming soon!

[@MichaelJShelley]

@@LukeSherran haha no worries! Lot of work in that video looks very professional and by far the best garage conversion video I’ve seen to date…… not just because you’ve done everything I want to do! On the diffusers did you at any point consider the u profiles? In my head I’m thinking u so that I can have them flush and also thinking to run a strip round the bottom as well as the top but not sure if it will put out enough light to the room

[@LukeSherran]

@@MichaelJShelley much appreciated mate, thank you. I initially considered the u-profile diffusers as these are the most common, but came to the conclusion v-profile was better for what I needed. I can't remember the justification for this if I'm honest, but I think it was related to how I connected them in the corners...

[@K10jak]

Thank you SO much for sharing! I shall certainly use the links above!

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate, hope it's useful!

[@98godofwar]

Can you go in to more detail on what to look for in a good flooring Matt and why

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Great job Luke, and for a lot less than I've seen other build a home gym, that doesn't look nearly as nice. Many others I've seen cost way over $10k and you came in thounds under that. This is gonna workout (no pun intended LOL) for you quite well. Is it kid/teen friendly ? As your kids are getting close to an age where they might want to workout too.

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate! Yeah Sadie loves it too, and Bella has been doing some workouts with us. Jack hasn't used it at all, but when he's ready it will be there. I think they'll appreciate it more when they're older 👍💪

[@x-charlie-x9016]

It looks really good I would love to have it xx

[@LukeSherran]

Thank you! Are you still training?

[@x-charlie-x9016]

Not as much. I want to do more xx

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

Like how the orange pops, lil dark in there for me I like to see when the spiders are coming lol

[@LukeSherran]

Haha good point! Thanks!

[@InAMinMaths]

Love those changeable dumbbells - if you’re selling let me know heh

[@Falkondigital]

Well done Luke! Great video 👍

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks guys!

[@bbisawake337]

Really helpful looks awesome

[@thewiessman]

Great job! I've got a similar issue with the garage height and have been looking for gym floor options l, so this vid was super useful for me.

[@Bowd3n46]

Is there a list (links ?) of all the products you used/bought for making your gym ?

[@zakpatel9239]

Hi Luke, plz can you share your experience with the bench and, in particular, the leg extensiom aspect of it? Most ive seen/used feel a bit flimsy/cheap

[@LukeSherran]

It's not perfect, the bolts need to be tightened every couple of months but it does the job. Eventually I will get a better one, but I will keep this for at least a few years

[@alastairop4418]

Impressive. You should give the gym a name though. If you had all black equipment it could have been the batcave

[@LukeSherran]

Haha, we actually joked about that. I was tempted by an all black setup, but I love the contrast of the orange and black!

[@conwajc33]

Great work ! in process of transforming garage now, luckily have the equipment first ! Did you do anything to insulate the garage doors for noise or heating ?

[@LukeSherran]

Thank you! No, I have no insulation. I have a wifi enabled ceramic heater to warm up the garage on cold winter mornings. It has an app where you can check the temperature and switch it on remotely. I turn it on when I wake up, which takes the edge off by the time I go in.

[@michaellawrence7812]

The video was great thank you, we’re definitely using it for inspiration, we’ve bought the flooring from CannonsUk - what did you use to cut the flooring at the edges?

[@LukeSherran]

Thank you! I used a stanley knife. It took some cutting though and I got through a few blades!

[@TAJIG]

the gym isn’t set up without equipment so feels somewhat misleading to leave out equipment costs at the end there. I see the individual pieces in the description but if you already added it together for a graphic in the video…

[@Babamiloke]

How is the gym in the winter? I am interested in how you are getting on with this as can't see any insulation or heating

[@LukeSherran]

It can get very cold. The air isn't the problem, it's the metal barbells/dumbbells. I bought a wireless electric heater from Amazon that helps take the edge off. I can turn it on from my phone, so having it on the highest settings for 15-30 mins before you workout can really help

[@mrkngkhan]

Wow man, I was finding a way how to do some artwork on my wall without spending a fortune and would’ve never thought to project it on the wall to trace it. Great idea!! Did you just paint it white? And how well did it project the image on a black wall for you to trace? Thanks!

[@LukeSherran]

Yeah just white paint. It was relatively easy to do, but had to guess a few bits as the texture of my walls is quite rough. I did the outline and detail first using the projector, and then just filled it in 👍

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

The amount of dumbbells are completely unnecessary unless you're rich. A powerblock or a pair of adjustable weight dumbbells is sufficient for any home gym.

[@LukeSherran]

I'm certainly not rich, and although the dumbbells felt like an extravagance at the time, they're so much better than adjustable dumbbells. I used adjustable dumbbells for years, and the hex dumbbells are much more balanced and durable.

[@h_therealist]

Great work. Is this a single garage? And did you treat the walls (plastering etc)

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate. Double garage, no treatment to the walls, just paint!

[@h_therealist]

@@LukeSherran thanks luke. What do you do for winter and heat ? Fan , ac etc

[@jamescameron-jones7688]

Impressive, really

[@LukeSherran]

Thank you!

[@thibaudsannou201]

I'm so sad... I want that rack but they don't do shipping in france...

[@paulorobertos123]

Are those led lights bright enough on their own? I can see at 1:05 you have an additional light source coming from behind the gym

[@LukeSherran]

No, not really; they add a surprising amount of light for what they are, but it's pretty dark without the ceiling light on

[@shamush6631]

Hi Luke, amazing set up, I am in the process of converting my garage into a gym, really like the rubber mats you have used, how many Square feet is your garage??

[@LukeSherran]

Thanks mate. It's roughly 20 square metres/215 square feet

[@raymondgidney879]

Great video! Can I asked why you painted the floor before laying the matting on top? I am going seal mine with concrete sealant but don’t know if I am missing something

[@LukeSherran]

Sealing the floor in this way prevents a lot of dust, and also protects it from moisture/damp/mold. Also, it makes it look nicer! 😂

[@B_Lake_23]

Came for the Batman Stayed for the “Garige”

[@LukeSherran]

😆😆😆

[@danielhancock1265]

The mirror link leads to a 3 ft mirror ? Yours looks 6 ft mate ??

[@MAADMO]

Hi mate what floor space is your garage? I’m looking at building something this size at the end of my garden out of double skin block and 75mm insulation inbetween with a flat warm roof

[@LukeSherran]

I can't remember, but I think it's roughly 20m2

[@british_to1let984]

I would probably need a home first

[@sproggyjoe1]

Hey bud love the video room turned out great where did you get the batman image from ?

[@LukeSherran]

Just Googled "Batman poster art" 👍

[@Kaiserdstn]

Found this while searching google to query what goes with orange as i have the M200 rack also. Think i will go woth black! Are the jammer arms a good fit rack? Do you use them much?

[@titansmashproductions5001]

Take a shot when he says “Garrajg”

[@musiclessonsbynxd]

What lighting did you use apart from the led light in the ceiling please

[@LukeSherran]

Just a single, standard ceiling bulb. I picked one that had a cooler light - 5600K - which looked better than the typical warmer/yellow light.

[@musiclessonsbynxd]

@@LukeSherran thank you. So for recording tutorial videos, would we need a huge softbox and the like? Or would 1 single bulb do the trick?

[@LukeSherran]

Oh for filming where I'm talking to camera, I had the LED lights on and the ceiling light. Plus I had an Amaran 100d with light dome in front of me with a LED flat panel light behind me. This was the first video I did in the new setup, so some of the highlights are a bit much, but it gets better with practice on my later videos!

[@musiclessonsbynxd]

@@LukeSherran thank you !

[@76leeds]

Are you able to bench press inside the rack? I have been looking at the m100/m200 but I’m worried that the bar on the floor at the back of the racks will stop me from positioning my bench adequately

[@Kaiserdstn]

Hi I have m200 and bench no bother. I have the mirafit m250 adjustable bench. M200 is a good rack but if I was buying now I would save up for the M4. The hole spacing and extra accessories available I think make it worth it

[@polishjanushek6372]

pls guys i'm making my own gym and i want plate stacked pulley like he has but can't find *(i have the 28mm hole plates)

[@jamesbramwell1454]

How is the leg extension bench 6 months on?

[@LukeSherran]

It's ok. I have to tighten the bolts every couple of months. It's definitely not perfect. In the future I may reinvest in a better one, but I could probably make do for a few years

[@muscleprotein]

I may have missed it but what is the size of the garage? Thanks

[@LukeSherran]

It's roughly 6 metres by 4 metres 💪

[@muscleprotein]

@@LukeSherran thanks. Just building a small garden room with an insulated concrete base for a gym. Only 5m x 3.2m but will make the most of the space as best as I can.

[@LukeSherran]

@@muscleprotein Sounds like plenty - I'm actually only using about 75% of the space because my wife uses it as a photo studio too 👍

[@muscleprotein]

@@LukeSherran perfect then. I have found that I train harder with less equipment and get more creative. I use to belong to a fancy gym with every machine going but I had less drive.

[@uzo992]

I WANNA BE GREAT but deep down I know I don't have what it takes.

[@dylano7242]

Buy used. Gym equipment prices have drastically dropped since lock downs. Used equipment Most go for pennies on dollar or at least half of new.

[@on_your_sixgaming2698]

Where can I go for good quality used equipment?

[@Ophanim1000]

Ebay

[@roguenation1408]

You should have gone with a different brand for your equipment....... 🤔🙄

[@LukeSherran]

🤣🤣🤣

[@d1ppaz]

How much paint did you need for your floor ? Was 5L enough ?

[@LukeSherran]

Yeah, had a bit left too. If it didn’t take so long to dry I would have given it an extra coat with what remained

[@doomguy2000]

Didn't know Willem Dafoe got jacked.

[@LukeSherran]

😆😆😆

[@sasdf2215]

Did you consider getting a functional trainer?

[@LukeSherran]

I thought about it, but decided against it

[@Coolkidsvids-pt4bv]

Can I come to your gym 😂

[@Harry-xr3lu]

You should consider ASMR lol

[@spiczy6283]

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[@GrayArno]

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[@azzhatmax8537]

Please. If you ever want to change up shout me up. I look after the fitness industry and have plenty of contacts for what ever you need.