Early Workouts, Zero Disruption: The Garden Gym Pod

Matt trains on his Wattbike in a grey Skipjack Pod in the garden. There was no room for it in the house, and his early-morning sessions were waking the family. He wanted a dry, insulated and permanent-feeling space, not a shed.

Matt’s garden gym at a glance

Pod: Skipjack Pod, 3m deep, 2.4m wide and 2.3m high (from £4,595 today)
Used for: a personal gym for indoor cycling, with a Wattbike on a rubber gym mat
Outside: grey exterior with a white glazed door, on a raised timber deck among the flower beds
Delivery and installation: included in the price

Why a pod works as a garden gym

Moving the bike outside solved both problems at once: space and noise. The insulated, waterproof Skipjack is comfortable to train in all year, and Matt can start at dawn without disturbing anyone. He also liked that the Pod can move with him if he relocates.

I now have a dedicated gym space where I can exercise whenever I want, including very early in the morning, without worrying about waking up my family.
Matt

Thinking about a home gym outside? See sizes and ideas on our garden gym pods page, or read Matt’s full answers below.

Matt Chataway,

June 2025

Grey Skipjack garden gym pod with door open on a raised timber deck

Our Customer’s Experience

How did you first hear about Hully Pods?

I first came across Hully Pods through Google while searching for garden room solutions. I knew I needed a dedicated space for exercise, so I started comparing different options online.

What challenges/problems necessitated the purchase of a Hully Pod?

The main issue was space, I simply didn’t have enough room in the house for my wattbike. On top of that, the noise from early-morning workouts was waking up the family, which made training stressful and inconvenient. I wanted a solution that would give me a proper space of my own without disrupting anyone else’s routine.

What were you looking for in terms of a garden room solution?

I was looking for something dry, insulated, waterproof, and contained a proper structure where I could exercise in comfort year-round. It also needed to feel smart and permanent, not like a temporary shed, because I wanted to enjoy using the space and feel motivated to train.

What made Hully Pods stand out over other solutions that you researched?

Several things really made Hully Pods stand out. The price was very competitive compared to other garden rooms I’d seen, and the fact that delivery and installation were straightforward and included, was a huge bonus. I also liked that the pod could be moved with me if I ever relocated, which made it feel like a long-term investment rather than something fixed in one place.

How has your Hully Pod helped you since it arrived?

It’s been a game-changer. I now have a dedicated gym space where I can exercise whenever I want, including very early in the morning, without worrying about waking up my family. It’s my own private space where I can train undisturbed, which has made exercising much more enjoyable and consistent.