How to Pack Gym Equipment For The Purpose Of Relocating!

If you are planning to move from your current location along with your gym equipment then it would be advisable to hire Agarwal packers and movers for better convenience and guidance. It is not easy to move such technical equipment on your own, there are a few technical packing hacks you need to follow, that is the reason it is asked to hire professionals to execute it for you.

If you are a person who is used to of working out at home itself then you should definitely take equipments along. Also, because of the covid reasons people try to stay away from the crowded place for the sake of their and their family’s well being.

Things to do before moving your gym equipment

Before you start packing your gym equipment, it is important to know some of the essential things in order to ease the process.

1.     Make a decision– the first thing that you have to do is to take a wise decision before doing anything with your equipment. If your equipment is not in a good condition then you should think before moving it twice. If it is in bad condition and you will have to replace it after some time then there is no point of spending money in packing and transportation. On the other hand, if the equipment you have purchased is brand new then you should definitely move it with you.

2.     Take pictures – take pictures of the equipment you have in your house so that you can look at them when they will reach your house post move. Also, it will help you in reassembling the disassembled pieces even if you have all the instruction manuals. Pictures help a lot in such cases.

3.     Sanitize and clean – when you pack anything for your move to be taken to your new house then you would not want them to be filled with dust the moment you will unpack them. So make sure that you take a damp cloth even before disassembling your equipment. If you are a fitness freak then you must be having the yoga mats and yoga accessories with you so make sure you clean them as well.

4.     If you are not hiring professionals then you must keep in your mind that these equipment are quiet heavy so you must arrange for at least two helpers wit you so that you can get some help in lifting, disassembling, carrying and packing while moving.

How to pack dumbbells while moving

As you already know that if you have multiple sets of weights then they will be heavy enough. There are a lot of things that you need to know while transporting such things between two places.

•   It is important that you maintain a balance by placing all the weights in different boxes so that you don’t put pressure in a single box with all the weight.

•           If you can arrange for plastic container then it would be a better option for you because they are sturdier than cardboard boxes. These boxes are versatile and durable in nature so you can use them for storage purpose after reaching your new house.

•       Insulate the bottoms and sides of the boxes with a good quality of packing tape so that they don’t spill out from the bottom because these dumbbells are quiet heavy.

•       Make sure you pack each weight individually first and then place them in the boxes so that they protected on their own even if there is any bump or vibration during the transit.

•       Provide proper cushioning to the boxes so that the boxes become immobilize and stay protected when there is any accidental shock during the haul. You can use towels or crumbled paper for cushioning purposes.

How to pack a treadmill while moving

The best thing you can do for packing a treadmill depends on how heavy the particular equipment is. If the weight is more than 100 pounds then it would be better if you hire mover so that there is no scope of damage or physical injuries.

Here are some of the steps that you need to follow while moving a treadmill:

• There is a key in the treadmills; you need to remove that key in order to set the incline to zero. Make sure that you keep that key at a place that is secure enough.

•  Unplug the treadmill from the power switch.

•    If you have to manual that must have come with it at the time of purchase then you can follow the instructions given in it. It will help you in folding the belt section and the segment.

• You can also use the mechanism of locking it. There is a knob bellow the segment that needs to to be locked so that you can protect it well.

•  Then you can cover each and every part that you have disassembled with the help of furniture blanket for added protection.

• It is important to arrange for a furniture dolly to take your equipment from your house to the moving vehicle. You won’t be able to carry it in your hands even if you have arrange for enough helpers with you.

• When you take it outside then make sure you load it carefully because it is a priced possession so you need to be extra careful while loading as well.

It is very important to pack your possessions well before you move them because ultimately you are going to use it in your new house as well. These are some of the steps that will help you in moving your gym equipment with all the conveniences. But it is still advisable to hire Agarwal packers because there staff is experienced and professionally trained for packing all such items, they know all the techniques so that you find your possessions intact when you unpack them after the move.

Have a happy and safe move!