Working out at home means you get to save time and money that would be otherwise spent on expensive gym memberships and the constant travelling between home and gym. However, despite a home gym's many benefits, there comes a time when it can become more than just a strain on your muscles. Moving house with your home gym in tow takes more than just muscles. Good planning is essential when packing a home gym—especially where multi-gyms are concerned.
If you are worried about your home gym becoming a logistical nightmare, keep the following things in mind when planning your move:
Hire Removalists
It goes without saying that you will need some strong and willing hands to help you move your gym. However, your safest option might be to hire professional removalists. This not only means that your heavy weights will be moved by experienced hands, but also that you will be covered in case of injury to the workers. Good removals services have liability insurance that covers their workers should they be injured. Ensure you check to make sure this is so beforehand.
Use Plastic Bins for Smaller Weights
As cardboard boxes will be too flimsy to hold weights, purchase some plastic bins to hold lighter weights and dumbbell bars. Remember not to pack each bin. Distribute the weight evenly between several bins. Wrap the weights in bubble wrap to stop them from banging around in the back during transit. You can also fill each bin with blankets or towels to serve as extra padding.
Wrap Larger Weights in Foam or Bubble Wrap
Larger weights of 20kgs or more should be wrapped singularly in bubble wrap or foam and placed on a bed of blankets or towels inside a plastic bin—on their own—with a further layer of padding on top to prevent them from bouncing around. Barbell bars should also be wrapped in bubble wrap and laid down at the front of the removals truck where they can be secured with other items afterward.
Dismantle Your Multi-Gym Intelligently
Multi-gyms are challenging to move because they can be difficult to put back together again if dismantled carelessly. Avoid this issue by taking pictures of each part and how it goes together as you dismantle it. If you don't have the manual this is essential. Only dismantle the awkward parts of the gym such as those that make it too wide or high to move comfortably. Furthermore, place bolts, screws and washers back into their corresponding holes once parts have been dismantled. This makes putting them back together less of a brain-strain.
By following these tips for your next move, you can ensure that you spend more time working out, and less time trying to work out what to do with your dismantled home gym. Check out a website like https://caloundraremovals.com.au/ for more information and assistance.
