One unique room in your house is your home gym. Whether it’s a separate room in your home, a portion of your basement, or in the corner of your garage, home gyms come with a variety of equipment that makes packing them up a challenge. At Eager Beaver Moving & Storage, we’ve packed up many home gyms of varying sizes, and we’ve put together three tips to make gym equipment moving easier and ensure everything is safely loaded into our moving truck on moving day.
Preparing Your Home Gym for Packing
The first thing that we recommend you do when preparing to move your gym equipment is to clean it. When you set up your gym in your new home, you’ll want all your equipment to be fresh and clean from the start. Depending on the distance you’re moving, your sweaty items might be a bit less than fresh by the time you unpack them. Another pre-packing tip we have is to inspect your machines for damages. If an item needs to be repaired, you can note it before moving and pack it with extra care.
How to Pack Free Weights
When packing anything in your home, we always recommend gathering your supplies first. To move your free weights, you’ll want a collection of bubble wrap, newspaper, packing tape, cardboard boxes, and towels or moving blankets. Once you have all your materials in one place, you can wrap your weights in bubble wrap. We recommend putting weights in smaller boxes for easier lifting and stacking. When you’ve placed a few weights in a box or plastic container, it’s best to fill the empty space with newspaper or towels to prevent the weights from shifting position during the move and potentially damaging the container. The most important thing to remember when wrapping free weights is that you or your movers must be able to lift the box, and you want a box or container sturdy enough to hold the weight.
How to Pack Other Miscellaneous Workout Equipment
Your home gym will likely have other pieces of equipment such as resistance bands, skipping ropes, bungees, and yoga mats. You can place these items in a box, with any fragile pieces wrapped for protection. If there’s extra space, fill it with towels or newspaper to prevent shifting. This way, when moving gym equipment, everything stays secure.
How to Pack Exercise and Weightlifting Machines
Large exercise equipment can be bulky and complicated to move. When moving heavier machines, you should always get help or hire professional movers to do it and use a furniture dolly. We have years of experience moving home gyms of all sizes and have a few tips to help make the process smoother for you.
Stationary Bikes
If your stationary bike has any electrical components, you’ll want to unplug the cord and wrap it up securely to prevent catching on anything. Unexpected pulling on a cord could either damage the equipment or cause problems moving the machine. Next, use felt gliders to move the machine with ease without scratching your floors.
Treadmills and Ellipticals
For treadmills, the first step is to unplug and wrap the cord, then adjust the incline to zero. For moving an elliptical we recommend unplugging the machine and wrapping the power cord before unscrewing the extra parts and packing them separately. If you have multiple devices, it’s important to clearly label which box of parts goes with which machine. For the large parts of the machine, bubble wrap and moving blankets will help give padding and protection to the moving truck.
Weightlifting Machines
When packing up a weightlifting machine, we recommend removing the weights first and packing them separately, as you would free weights. Next, you’ll want to take the device apart, putting the bolts and smaller parts in a clearly labeled box, along with any instruction booklets (if you have them).
Hire a Home Gym Moving Company in Edmonton
Do you have a home gym that needs to be packed and moved? Our professional gym equipment movers in Edmonton at Eager Beaver Moving & Storage can pack and move your home gym with expertise and care. Do you have free weights or heavy exercise machines? We’ll pack and move it all. Contact us today to get your free quote.
FAQ
How to move gym equipment when moving?
Start by cleaning and inspecting all your equipment. Disassemble larger machines and wrap them carefully using bubble wrap or moving blankets. Use sturdy boxes for free weights and smaller items, and hire professional movers if needed for heavy machines.
How much does it cost to move an elliptical machine?
The cost depends on the distance of the move, the weight of the elliptical, and whether professional movers are hired. Local moves may be less expensive, and long-distance moves can increase costs due to labor and packing materials.
How do movers move a treadmill?
Movers typically unplug and secure all cords, adjust the incline to zero, disassemble any removable parts, and wrap the machine in moving blankets. They use dollies and straps to safely transport the treadmill without damaging floors or the equipment.
