Three years ago, I wrote an article documenting the transformation of my training studio from a simple garage setup into a fully functioning gym.
To my surprise, that article has remained one of the five most-read pieces on my website ever since.
Fast forward to May 2026, and I made what some might call a slightly rash decision: I completely overhauled half of the gym.
Why?
Two reasons.
Read MoreMaking the jump from working out in a gym to your own home gym brings a grocery list of benefits.
You’ll save time with no commute
You’ll save money with no membership (or you can allocate your gym fees to buying home gym equipment)
You’ll be more efficient with less distractions
You’ll have more opportunities for fitness with the gym hours being 24/7 (see what I did there?).
Pretty great list, right?
Well, like with any gym membership, it only works if YOU work and you’ll only get the list of benefits above if you actually use it.
That’s what I wanted to write about today. Though a home gym is more accessible, more cost effective, and more time-saving, it can be a tough transition working out in your home, basement, or garage.
Read MoreAs any reader of Purposeful Strength knows, the best articles to write answer the questions of the people.
So here we are. Well kind of. I wanted to make this build out a little different. I wanted to set a price cap on this gym build. I live in a pretty outdoorsy state (Vermont) and a lot of people find their fitness in the mountains, side walks, parks, and the slopes (when there is snow). So this article really features building a gym for $200.
Yep, lean baby, lean.
Read More