Owning a home gym can be a great investment not only in your home but in yourself to stay fit. Yet there’s no denying that a home gym takes up quite a bit of space. With every piece of exercise equipment, you’ll need to have space to store it. While your home and garage might not have all the space you need, you can easily obtain that space by renting a storage unit.
Not only does self storage give you a centralized place to keep all your exercise equipment, there are several additional benefits that come with it. In this blog post, our team at Safeguard Self Storage will show you how to properly store your exercise equipment in a storage unit.
Why You Should Keep Fitness Equipment in Self Storage
Self storage provides you with additional space to keep all your fitness equipment in a singular place. In fact, fitness equipment self storage can provide many benefits that aren’t as obtainable with home and garage storage solutions. These include but are not limited to:
- Increased longevity
- Damage prevention
- Protection against the elements
- Convenient to grab equipment and go
Tips on Exercise Equipment Storage
When you decide to place your exercise equipment in self storage, it’s time to prepare your items for move-in. It may not be as simple as throwing your equipment into a unit and calling it a day, but with the right tips and tricks, you can make the process of storing your fitness equipment as seamless as possible.
1. Clean Everything
The first thing to do before you move into your storage unit is to clean off all your exercise equipment. A proper cleaning will keep your equipment in the best possible condition for the longest amount of time.
2. Disassemble Large Exercise Equipment
After you clean your equipment, you’ll want to disassemble or break down any large piece of exercise equipment you have. For example, fold in or disassemble treadmills or compact various fitness equipment with one another. As you disassemble, keep any screws or bolts in bags so you don’t lose them when it’s time to reassemble post-storage.
3. Place Delicate Items in Sealed Containers
For soft and flexible equipment like yoga mats, resistance bands, and stability balls, keep them in tightly sealed containers. If not properly sealed, these items can easily deteriorate due to the elements. Another way to protect these items is to rent climate controlled storage.
4. Keep Equipment Off Storage Unit Floor
It’s best to keep as much of your fitness equipment off your storage unit’s floor as possible. This will not only further prevent damage but also prevent any germs or grime from accumulating on your equipment.
5. Utilize Shelving
One way you can keep equipment off the ground is to utilize shelving. Even though you can’t bolt shelves to your unit’s walls, free shelving can still provide additional space—especially for dumbbells and weights.
Find Your Home Gym Storage Solution at Safeguard
Keep your fitness equipment well stored and rent a storage unit at Safeguard. With our well-equipped and convenient self storage and locations in several states, we’ll provide you with the most convenience, best service, and highest value available. Contact us online to rent or reserve your storage unit with us today!