Ep 5. Home Gym

In Sweat Equity season 4 episode 5, entitled Home Gym, hosts Amy Matthews and Jason Cameron take on the task of transforming a spare room in a Michigan home into a state-of-the-art workout space for the homeowners.

The homeowners, a young couple with a passion for fitness, want to create a functional and stylish home gym where they can work out together and host friends for group fitness classes. However, the space they have to work with is currently a cluttered storage room filled with old furniture and boxes of miscellaneous items.

Amy and Jason begin by clearing out the space and assessing what needs to be done in order to turn it into a gym. They decide on a layout that includes a cardio area with a treadmill and stationary bike, a weightlifting area with a full set of dumbbells and a weight bench, and a small lounge area with a TV and comfortable seating for post-workout relaxation.

Next, the hosts address the issue of lighting. The room currently only has one small window, so Amy and Jason install recessed lighting throughout the space to brighten it up and create a more modern feel. They also repaint the walls in a neutral gray color to create a clean and cohesive look.

In order to create a functional and safe gym space, the hosts also install rubber flooring throughout the room. This provides a durable and slip-resistant surface for the couple to work out on, and also helps to reduce noise and impact on the floor below.

Amy and Jason then move on to the decor and design elements of the space. They choose sleek and modern gym equipment that not only meets the couple's fitness needs but also complements the overall aesthetic of the room. They also add motivational posters and bold accents throughout the space to create a fun and inspiring workout environment.

As the project nears completion, the couple is thrilled with their new home gym. They can't wait to start using the space for their daily workouts and hosting fitness classes for friends. Amy and Jason are proud of their work and happy to have helped the couple create a beautiful and functional home gym that they will enjoy for years to come.

Overall, Sweat Equity season 4 episode 5 showcases how a little creativity and hard work can transform an unused space in a home into a beautiful and functional gym that meets the needs of its owners. It's a great reminder that with the right team and materials, any home improvement project is possible.