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From Garden Shed to Home Gym: Why Paul Chose a Hully Pod
Paul Froome turned a grey Skipjack Pod into a home gym at the end of his lawn. He wanted a workout space in the garden but didn’t want to build one from scratch, or spend weekends painting and maintaining a timber building.
Paul’s home gym at a glance
- Pod: Skipjack Pod, 3m deep, 2.4m wide and 2.3m high (from £4,595 today)
- Used for: a home gym with a running machine and a spin bike, plus floor space for exercises
- Outside: grey exterior with a glazed door, on the lawn at the back of the garden
- Delivery and installation: included in the price
Why Paul chose a pod over a shed
Paul found Hully while looking for alternatives to traditional garden buildings. Fast installation and long-term durability mattered most, and he wanted something that needed very little upkeep. What sold him was the look: modern, and not an upgraded shed. With a treadmill and a spin bike inside, there is still room for floor work, and he can see it becoming a home office later.
It’s become a proper home gym space. It’s made working out at home far easier and more enjoyable.
Paul Froome
Planning a gym in your garden? See sizes and layouts on our garden gym pods page, or read Paul’s full answers below.
By
Paul Froome,
January 2026
Our Customer’s Experience
How did you first hear about Hully Pods?
I found Hully Pods online while researching alternatives to traditional garden buildings and sheds.
What challenges/problems necessitated the purchase of a Hully Pod?
I wanted a dedicated space in the garden for a mini home gym, but I didn’t like the idea of building something from scratch. I also didn’t want the ongoing hassle of painting or maintaining a typical wooden garden building.
What were you looking for in terms of a garden room solution?
Speed of installation was important, as well as long-term durability. I wanted something that would last, require very little upkeep, and still look genuinely good in the garden.
What made Hully Pods stand out over other solutions that you researched?
The aesthetic really stood out. The design felt modern and different from most garden rooms, which often just look like upgraded sheds.
How has your Hully Pod helped you since it arrived?
It’s become a proper home gym space. I’ve fitted a running machine and a spin bike inside, and there’s still enough room left over for floor-based exercises. It’s made working out at home far easier and more enjoyable.
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