The speaker is converting an old barn into a gym, despite recently sharing a personal loss (one of their dogs passed away) and discussing changes in their fitness journey.
Emphasizes the importance of fitness for maintaining the property and mentions a friendly competition with his wife's Instagram presence.
Barn Layout and Changes
Original Plan:
Cardio Zone: Initial purpose of one room.
Weights Area: Another room dedicated to weights.
Store Room: Proposed as a workshop garage.
Revised Plan:
Workshop Area: Now occupies the cardio zone space with cycle storage.
Small Store Room: Retained as a garden shed.
Gym Location: Moved to the end room.
Gym Space Considerations
Home gym slightly larger than an average UK garage but remains relatable.
Budget constraints due to other urgent needs like fixing a broken tree.
Renovation Details
Walls: Repointed with quick lime and painted with lime wash for a clean look.
Floor: Leveled using self-leveling compound to address uneven surfaces and slopes.
Flooring: Installed sprung SE Fleck premium gym tiles for durability and aesthetics.
Lighting: Installed LED lights from Garage Style; facing a surge issue that trips the breaker temporarily.
Heating and Cooling
Installed two independently controlled split units for heating and cooling to manage temperature and humidity effectively.
Units oversized for efficiency and economic operation.
Upcoming Tasks
Finish trimming and sealing around doors, windows, and floors once heating is operational.
Establish storage solutions for gym-related gear and equipment.
Install gym equipment like the Extreme Fitness squat rack with multi-functionality.
Decorate the gym space with functional and motivational elements.
Additional Features
Two Zwift bikes setup with TV screens for interactive workouts.
Storage solutions for fitness and cycling gear.
Planned installation of a high chin-up bar and a versatile squat rack.
Conclusion
The barn is almost ready to become an active part of regular content production.
Future plans include reviewing new gym equipment and sharing fitness journey progress.
Encouragement to follow the speaker's journey across other platforms like the Lewis Life channel and Instagram for more content and updates.