I use a lot of steel maces, clubs, and kettlebells in my workouts. I took a blow torch to it for a few seconds to just take the chill off because I could only hold onto it for maybe 3 swings before my fingers hurt. My god it was a game changer.
Also instead of getting the garage kit for insulations ($250 per garage door) you can get some pink panther and just cut it down to size then get some reflective shielding to put on top of it with then tape it is. Looks clean as all get out, has a higher R-Value (the kit is 8 I used the 13) and the reflective shielding reflects the heat from the Big Buddy heater. Also it only cost $75 per door.
Moved from a basement gym to a garage gym recently. I was scared it would be freezing, but this garage came with a built in heater and it's awesome. I have to be careful else it gets too hot and I'm sweating.
The kerosene heater works great for me with a non insulated door. I turn it on 30 min before I go out and it's comfortable to get started with a hoodie. Once you get going you have to turn it off as it gets too hot. I've used it as low as 7 degrees, and it was tolerable.
@GymCrafter I've used them for years and never had any issues. The first time I light it for the year, I leave the garage door open to let the dust burn off. After a few mins, it burns clean for the rest of the season.
Will see how i feel in January and February, but here in Toronto the weather has been mild and i have been fine. I just go in with a sweater and sweat pants and an old toque and i am good. Most of the time i take off the extra sweater after i warm up. The cold bar does suck, so i put on some old leather winter gloves i have on until i warm it up a bit. The platic handles on the powerblocks help with the weather too - they dont get frigid like metal does.
Be careful of the Kerosene heaters, the smell of kerosene is overwhelming and you probably wont like to workout to that smell As for the bars being cold, just wear gloves, easiest solution, and once you get used to them, you will feel naked without them on Merry Christmas
Perfect solution for summer and winter if you can manage the installation/find a place for it. That's exactly what I'd have if I didn't live in a townhouse.
I use a lot of steel maces, clubs, and kettlebells in my workouts. I took a blow torch to it for a few seconds to just take the chill off because I could only hold onto it for maybe 3 swings before my fingers hurt. My god it was a game changer.
What! You found a way to use a blowtorch in your gym?!?! That's awesome!
Also instead of getting the garage kit for insulations ($250 per garage door) you can get some pink panther and just cut it down to size then get some reflective shielding to put on top of it with then tape it is. Looks clean as all get out, has a higher R-Value (the kit is 8 I used the 13) and the reflective shielding reflects the heat from the Big Buddy heater. Also it only cost $75 per door.
If you are a DIY person, this is a great option. I'm not, so I went with a kit.
Moved from a basement gym to a garage gym recently. I was scared it would be freezing, but this garage came with a built in heater and it's awesome. I have to be careful else it gets too hot and I'm sweating.
HIgh quality problem right there!
The kerosene heater works great for me with a non insulated door. I turn it on 30 min before I go out and it's comfortable to get started with a hoodie. Once you get going you have to turn it off as it gets too hot. I've used it as low as 7 degrees, and it was tolerable.
My Dad has been using them for years. Cost effective and way more heat than anything electric. I'm not sure why I can't get over my fear of them
@GymCrafter I've used them for years and never had any issues. The first time I light it for the year, I leave the garage door open to let the dust burn off. After a few mins, it burns clean for the rest of the season.
Good tips. I want to get a heavy duty electric heater
thanks. Watch that electic bill!
Will see how i feel in January and February, but here in Toronto the weather has been mild and i have been fine. I just go in with a sweater and sweat pants and an old toque and i am good. Most of the time i take off the extra sweater after i warm up. The cold bar does suck, so i put on some old leather winter gloves i have on until i warm it up a bit. The platic handles on the powerblocks help with the weather too - they dont get frigid like metal does.
Not even the first day of winter yet, there's a looooong way to go!
Be careful of the Kerosene heaters, the smell of kerosene is overwhelming and you probably wont like to workout to that smell
As for the bars being cold, just wear gloves, easiest solution, and once you get used to them, you will feel naked without them on
Merry Christmas
Gloves are not allowed in my gym unless they are boxing gloves made for hitting things. Real hard to lift with that type of glove on!😂
moving north from florida is hell i hate cold
give it 20-30 years and you'll get used to it!😂🥶
SW Burbs of Chicago here, we have had a lucky last couple days but man, prior to that, no chance for garage training
put in a heat pump and you are good to go.
It was brutal there for a while.
@@TheGhu123 Wish I could! STupid townhome association.
Mini split might be an option for some.
Perfect solution for summer and winter if you can manage the installation/find a place for it. That's exactly what I'd have if I didn't live in a townhouse.