Yes, most movers will move home gym equipment, including weights, exercise bikes, treadmills, benches, and squat racks. However, large commercial machines or equipment with complex wiring or cabling may require a fitness equipment specialist.
HireAHelper has helped coordinate more than half a million moves, including jobs involving heavy, bulky, and hard-to-handle items, so we know what goes into moving a home gym safely. Here is what movers can usually take, what professional help may cost, and how to get your gym equipment ready for moving day.
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Movers can handle most home gym equipment as long as it can be safely disconnected, carried out of the home, and loaded into the truck or container.
Light items are usually simple to pack and move. These include yoga mats, resistance bands, jump ropes, foam rollers, exercise balls, and smaller weights.
Movers can also take heavier or more complicated equipment, such as:
Some equipment may need partial disassembly to fit through a doorway or around a tight corner. A standard crew may be able to remove basic parts, but some commercial-grade machines and complicated cable systems may need help from a fitness equipment technician, especially if they require careful disassembly, reassembly, or testing after the move.
When booking, share the equipment’s brand and model along with photos of the room and the route out of the house with your movers. That gives the moving company a better idea of the tools, equipment, and crew size the job may require.
Professional help for a small home gym can cost anywhere between $300 and $1,000 depending on where you live, how far you’re moving, and the total weight of your equipment. A few workout mats and adjustable dumbbells take less time, effort, and cost to move than a treadmill, power rack, weight bench, and several hundred pounds of plates.
Other costs may come from:
Our guide to moving and setting up a home gym covers these costs in more detail. You can also get quick and easy quotes from HireAHelper’s platform to get an estimate based on your location, equipment, and move.
Moving gym equipment yourself can work well when you have a few small items, a short distance to cover, and no stairs or tight corners to navigate.
Yoga supplies, resistance bands, foam rollers, and light weights are usually manageable without professional help. You may also be comfortable moving a compact bench or exercise bike if the manufacturer provides clear instructions and you have enough help.
"A commercial cable machine, multi-station gym, or machine with complicated electronics may need a fitness equipment installer instead. These technicians specialize in taking equipment apart, rebuilding it, and checking that… [everything works] properly after the move."
Larger equipment requires more help and planning, especially if there are cables and complicated setups involved. Treadmills, ellipticals, cable machines, squat racks, and stacks of weight plates can be heavy, awkward, and difficult to grip. And many also have screens, sensors, cords, and moving parts that need protection.
Professional movers may be the better fit when equipment must travel up or down stairs, come apart to clear a doorway, or be carried across delicate flooring. Movers are also experts at loading a truck, so they can more efficiently distribute the weight of heavy gym items.
A little preparation can make your home gym easier for movers to pack, carry, and load safely. It can also help the crew work more efficiently, which may save you time and money if you’re paying by the hour.
Give each piece a quick wipe-down before it is wrapped to prevent dirt or bacteria from spreading. Make sure everything is dry, since sweat or moisture can become trapped under moving blankets.
Mats, bands, straps, and foam rollers can usually go into boxes or bags together.
Dumbbells, kettlebells, and weight plates are easier to manage when they are divided among several small, sturdy containers. This puts less strain on the boxes and makes each load more manageable for the people carrying it.
Gather safety keys, tablet holders, power cords, attachments, and other removable pieces before moving day.
Then place the small hardware in labeled bags, and tape each bag to the equipment it belongs to. You can also keep everything together in a clearly marked box. This can make reassembly much easier at your new home.
Moving blankets can help protect screens, rails, frames, and painted surfaces. When wrapping, make sure to secure the blankets so they stay in place, but avoid putting tape directly on the equipment.
It’s a good idea to take a few photos before anything comes apart, including close-ups of cables, wiring, bolts, and attachment points. These can serve as a useful reference when it is time to put everything back together.
Before taking apart a treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine, or other large machine, look for model-specific instructions in the owner’s manual.
Some manufacturers recommend securing moving parts, folding the machine in a certain way, or removing the touchscreen before transport. Following those instructions can help protect the equipment and prevent problems with the warranty.
Ask your moving company whether its crew can take apart and rebuild your specific equipment. Many movers can remove simple parts, such as handles, pedals, benches, or rack attachments.
A commercial cable machine, multi-station gym, or machine with complicated electronics may need a fitness equipment installer instead. These technicians specialize in taking equipment apart, rebuilding it, and checking that cables, screens, sensors, and moving parts work properly after the move.
Sorting this out before moving day can help you avoid delays and make sure the right person is available for each part of the job.
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