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How to Set Up a Home Gym in a Spare Room (2026)
From flooring to equipment layout — a practical UK spare room gym guide.
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Table of contents
The essentials
FAQs
How much space do I need for a spare room gym?
A 3m × 3m room (roughly 10ft × 10ft) is enough for dumbbells, a bench, and bodyweight exercises. Larger rooms fit a rack or cable machine.
Do I need special flooring for a home gym?
Yes. Interlocking rubber tiles protect your floor, reduce noise, and provide grip. They cost around £30–£50 for a small room on Amazon UK.
Will a home gym damage my floor?
Heavy weights can dent wood or laminate. Rubber floor tiles and proper equipment placement prevent damage entirely.
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