Guide
Home Gym Space Planning: The UK Guide
Don't believe the footprint. Here is the real working space you need for popular equipment in smaller UK rooms.
1/15/2025•Editorial Team
The number one mistake buyers make is measuring the machine relative to the room, but forgetting the *user* relative to the machine.
Functional Trainers (The Width Trap)
A machine like the Life Fitness G7 might only be 1.2m wide on paper. But to perform a cable fly, YOU are the width. You need your arm span (approx 2m) plus clearance. **Rule of Thumb:** Allow 2.5m total width.
Treadmills (The Length Trap)
You physically need space behind a treadmill for safety. If you fall, you don't want to hit a wall instantly. **Rule of Thumb:** Always leave at least 1m clear space behind the deck.
Ceiling Height
Most multi-gyms are 2.1m tall. But can you do a pull-up? Your head goes above the bar. If you have 2.3m ceilings, verify your pull-up clearance.