Overview
Client: Private Homeowner, Burnaby, BC
Project: Backyard Burnaby Home Gym Studio
Size: 11′ x 9’6″
Builder: CoreVal Homes
If you’ve ever tried fitting a proper workout into your living room or “multipurpose” home office, you know the reality: equipment scattered, no space to move, and motivation dropping by the minute. Around Burnaby, more homeowners are asking for a real solution—a home gym that actually works for daily life. That’s exactly where CoreVal Homes steps in.
In fact, $2,530 per home gym in 2025—substantially up from pre-pandemic levels, reflects a commitment to quality over makeshift solutions. A $50 monthly gym membership pays off in gym-at-home dividends in roughly 4 years
Rethinking Your Home Gym Space
Today’s home gym isn’t about throwing a treadmill in the corner. It’s about designing for actual use. CoreVal Homes starts by looking at how your family lives:
- Wall and Floor Planning: They use strong wall mounts and custom storage to get equipment off the floor, so you aren’t tripping over dumbbells.
- Zones that Make Sense: Stretching, resistance, and cardio all have a spot, but flexible enough that the same room could be a quiet studio tomorrow.
- Compact, Fold-Away Gear: If the space is tight, benches and racks fold into the wall, giving you room to breathe (and work out) without clutter.
Creating a Burnaby Home Gym That Works—From the Ground Up
Building a Burnaby home gym is no longer just about moving a treadmill into a spare room. Increasingly, homeowners want a dedicated, well-designed space where they can work out in comfort and privacy. This project in Burnaby reflects that change: a modern, prefabricated backyard studio that fits seamlessly into both the property and the owner’s daily life.
Planning and Foundation
The project began with careful site preparation and a concrete slab foundation. A monolithic pour means it’s one solid piece, which helps prevent cracks and settling over time. The concrete is polished and sealed, making it easy to clean and durable enough for weights, cardio, and everything in between. Before the studio arrived, we made sure the electrical and drainage lines were in place—a detail that saves everyone time and prevents headaches later.
Prefabrication Brings Efficiency
All wall panels and key components for the Burnaby home gym were built in our warehouse. This approach has several benefits over traditional stick-built construction:
- Quality Control: Indoors, materials aren’t exposed to weather delays or complications.
- Time Savings: While the concrete cured at the site, the walls and roof were assembled offsite, making it possible to raise the studio quickly once ready.
- Minimal Waste: With pre-cut panels, there’s less excess and off-cuts, which is better for the environment and the project budget.
Assembly and Features
Once the groundwork was ready, our crew delivered and assembled the prefabricated panels directly onto the slab. The studio came together quickly, creating minimal mess and disruption compared to a conventional build. The exterior is finished in metal cladding and a standing seam metal roof—choices made for durability, low maintenance, and resilience in Burnaby’s wet climate.
Interior Design Without Drywall
Unlike most home gyms, this studio uses prefinished birch plywood on the interior walls instead of drywall. The result is a space that feels warm, clean, and a little different from your average room. Prefinished plywood eliminates the dust from sanding and time spent painting, and it holds up better to bumps and gym equipment. Simple, matching trim gives the room a finished, cohesive look.
Systems That Make a Difference
No gym is comfortable if it’s freezing in January or sweltering in August. This Burnaby home gym features a modern electric heat pump for quiet, efficient heating and cooling. The polished concrete floor is sealed, making it easy to maintain and resilient enough for daily activity.
Why Prefabrication Works for Burnaby Home Gyms
One of the key advantages in this kind of project is the speed and minimal disruption involved. With so much of the studio built ahead of time, installation on site is fast, clean, and efficient. There’s less waiting, and less possibility for rain or weather to throw off the schedule. Lawns and gardens remain much as they were, since there’s no on-site cutting or materials staging.
Finished Result
The result is a simple, bright, functional Burnaby home gym that encourages regular use. Natural wood interior surfaces reflect light and feel crisp and modern. The space is tough enough for heavy training but visually warm and welcoming. Most importantly, the homeowner now has a dedicated fitness space that adds value not just to the property, but to their daily routine.
Burnaby Home Gym Project Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Project | Burnaby home gym studio |
| Dimensions | 11’ x 9’6” |
| Structure | Prefabricated, panelized wood system |
| Exterior | Metal cladding and standing seam roof |
| Interior | Prefinished birch plywood |
| Flooring | Polished, sealed concrete slab |
| HVAC | Electric heat pump |
| Electrical & Drainage | Pre-trenched lines, fully integrated |
FAQs
1. How long does a Burnaby home gym like this take to install?
Once the foundation is poured and ready, the prefabricated gym can usually be assembled within a day, with final systems and finishing completed in under two weeks.
2. Can CoreVal Homes customize a Burnaby home gym to fit different spaces or needs?
Yes, everything from the dimensions to the materials and features—including heating, cooling, and electrical—can be tailored to fit your property and workout style.
3. Is a concrete floor practical for a home gym?
A polished and sealed concrete floor is ideal. It’s tough, easy to keep clean, and works well with a wide range of exercise formats and equipment.
4. How does a Burnaby home gym affect property value?
Dedicated home gyms are an increasingly sought-after feature in Burnaby, and can make your home more appealing to wellness-minded buyers.
5. Why consider prefabrication for a Burnaby home gym?
Prefabrication is efficient, produces less waste, minimizes yard disturbance, and allows for strict quality control—all important factors for a backyard studio.
People Also Ask
1. Is metal cladding suitable for Burnaby home gyms?
Yes, it holds up well against the local weather, requires little upkeep, and lasts for decades.
2. Can you integrate smart technology into a Burnaby home gym?
Absolutely—things like smart lighting or climate controls are easy to add during the electrical rough-in stage.
3. Why use birch plywood instead of drywall for a home gym?
Birch plywood is more resilient, looks great, and speeds up the finishing process. It also avoids the dust and delays of drywall installation.
4. What kind of heating and cooling works best for a backyard gym?
A modern heat pump is efficient and effective, providing consistent comfort throughout the year without much noise or energy waste.
5. How do I get started on a Burnaby home gym project with CoreVal Homes?
Contact CoreVal Homes for a consultation—they’ll assess your space, help design your gym, and handle everything from foundation to finishing touches.
Ready to explore your own Burnaby home gym build?
Visit CoreVal Homes and let’s design something that truly fits your lifestyle.
