How to Organize Your Workout Gear
Organizing your workout space can be tricky due to the heavy and often oddly shaped equipment. Especially since a lot of us have leaned into working out at home since the pandemic, you want a space that feels separate from your office or dining room, while looking organized and tidy. Let’s review some of our favorite ways to organize workout gear.
Make it easy. A dedicated workout space will increase your chances of working out. Look around your home to find the best location. VeryWellFit.com recommends having 6 feet by 6 ft of open space for optimal safety and comfort. If you don’t have that much room, just be sure there aren’t any objects in the way when you’re moving. If you have a dedicated room for working out and have the budget, consider getting a gym consultant. We recently worked with a client that used ConnectFit to design their dream gym.
Review your gear. Just because you bought it doesn’t mean you need to keep it. Like any of our organizing projects, we use the SPACE acronym coined by renowned expert and best-selling author Julie Morgenstern on time management, productivity, and organizing. SPACE stands for sort, purge, assign, contain and equalize (maintain).
Start by sorting like items together, then purge any items you no longer need. If things are in good shape, consider selling them on Facebook Marketplace or donating them to your local YMCA or gym.
Get organized. Next, look at your workout space and note the opportunities your gear can go into. Consider if it makes more sense to have it tucked away (for aesthetics or safety reasons because of small children or pets) or out in the open.
The gear could be stored in a cabinet, or perhaps you’re lucky enough to have a door. This system is a quick solution to add extra storage to your door. The Container Store sells this prepackaged, or you can select bins a la carte depending on your equipment. Some items that work well in the bins include resistance bands, jump ropes, ankle weights, small towels, and massage guns. If the door is not an option, try getting other containers for these items. We love these water hyacinth ones because they’re so sturdy.
For large items, such as yoga mats or foam rollers, consider getting a large tall bin to corral these items. For dumbbells, consider getting a low shelf. Check the weight capacity of the shelf to be sure it can accommodate your weights. Another product we love is this wall-mounted rack to keep your exercise ball from rolling away. If you’re interested in investing a bit more in your home gym organization, we love using wall space like this option to keep everything contained and accessible. Always measure before your shopping trip or confirm your order online!
Keep it up. Once you have the container, label it, so things go back in their place. It’s also helpful to have items labeled if it’s a shared space.
Now that your workout gear is organized, make time for your workout schedule. Happy exercising!
