Garden Gym – Your Personal Fitness Sanctuary
Your dedicated workout space, handcrafted in Devon
A bespoke Garden Gym from Shields Buildings gives you a professional fitness facility just steps from your back door. Purpose-built for strength training, cardio, and wellness, our garden gyms are insulated, well-ventilated, and designed around your fitness goals.
Why Choose A Garden Gym?
Unlike converting a garage or spare room, your garden gym is a separate, dedicated fitness haven that’s purpose built for exercise with proper ventilation and flooring.
- Use All Year Round – Fully insulated and double-glazed windows
- Peace And Privacy – A dedicated space away from household distractions
- Convenient – Encourages you to stick to workout routines whatever the weather
- Professional Setup – Rubber flooring, and electrical points for equipment
- Bespoke Design – Tailored layout, storage, and finishes to suit your workout style
- Adds Value – A beautiful, practical addition that enhances your property
Bespoke Garden Gym Options
Just like our garden rooms, your fitness studio can be designed in either timber or composite (ZERO) styles:
Timber Garden Gym
- Crafted with sustainable timber in Devon
- Choice of apex or pent roof styles
- Warm, natural aesthetic
- Fully insulated and lined
- Wide glazing options for natural light and motivation
ZERO Composite Garden Gym
- Low-maintenance composite cladding
- Contemporary look and finish
- EPDM roofing for durability
- Pre-insulated for year-round use
- Sizes designed to meet permitted development rules
Our Simple Process
We’ve designed our process to make creating your garden gym as straightforward as your fitness routine:
We discuss your garden space and garden gym
Bespoke drawings, sizes, and finishes
Built at our Devon workshop by expert craftspeople
Advice on permitted development & applications
Fitted by our professional team, ready to use
Garden Gym Inspiration
Imagine starting your day with a morning workout in a space designed just for you. Whether you prefer a rustic timber gym, a sleek contemporary studio, or a fully equipped fitness facility, we’ll make it a reality.
On visiting our display site Mr and Mrs D were immediately drawn to our ZERO range – zero maintenance, zero planning, zero hassle.
They zeroed in (see what we did there?!) on a 5x3m studio, and the process began, with our team heading out for a site visit.
After ironing out some access issues, our team got to work, crafting the building on-site here at Shields Buildings, and delivering and assembling the ZERO studio, ready to be enjoyed by our customers.
"Just to let you know that Aaron and Neil finished the garden office/studio today and it looks amazing. We are really pleased with it.
The lads have done a fantastic job and worked so well and in some difficult conditions what with the ground and also the poor weather. They never complained and were real troopers and soldiered on regardless. Please pass on our thanks again to the team. "
Start Your Fitness Journey Today
Your health and fitness deserve a dedicated space. With a bespoke Garden Gym from Shields Buildings, you’ll enjoy a hand-crafted, year round fitness facility designed for performance and motivation.
FAQs – Garden Gyms
Can I use it year round?
Yes. Our garden gyms are insulated and double-glazed, with options for heating and ventilation systems perfect for intensive workouts.
Will I need planning permission?
Many fall under permitted development, but if not, we’ll guide you through the process and even handle applications for you.
What flooring options are available?
Your garden gym will be installed with a robust, heavy duty 18mm OSB sub-floor as standard. You can choose to include a wood effect flooring, a specialist rubber gym flooring or apply a finish of your choice after our build.
Can you install electrical points?
Yes. We can install multiple electrical sockets and lighting to power all your fitness equipment.
How much maintenance is required?
Our timber garden gyms need occasional treatment, while the ZERO composite option is virtually maintenance free.
What size garden gym do I need?
We’ll help you determine the perfect size based on your intended use – from compact home gyms to larger multi-use fitness studios.
Request your FREE bespoke quotation
Handmade in Devon, Shields Buildings are the proud suppliers of bespoke Garden Buildings throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
With a solid reputation for designing, crafting and installing high-quality products, together with efficiency and exceptional customer service we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
If you would like a no obligation quote contact us today.
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Please visit our Display Site which is open 7 days a week. If you come at the weekend it is advisable to make an appointment in advance if you wish to discuss your requirements with one of the team, alternatively you are welcome to browse at your leisure.