BUILT FOR FIT

Feel like getting into shape this summer? Do it at home with these simple projects that turn your backyard into a home gym

EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR JUMP BOX Here’s how

STEP 1 Spread glue along edge of one small side and butt into one large side flush with its edge. Predrill using a countersinking drill bit, then screw together using 50mm screws.

STEP 2 Glue, predrill and screw ends to joined sides. Also screw brace to centre of joined sides.

STEP 3 Attach remaining large and small sides to the assembly to create your jumping box.

STEP 4 Using a putty knife, fill screw holes with wood filler and allow to dry. Sand entire box smooth, remove dust with a damp cloth, then apply a coat of decking stain. Allow to dry.

STEP 5 Attach adhesive number stencils to sides of box so numbers roughly match dimension of that side. Paint in red, let dry, then remove stencil.

EASY STEPS TO YOUR PUSH-UP BLOCKS Here’s how

STEP 1 To create timber thickness for the sides of the blocks, cut Tasmanian oak in half, laminate pieces together with glue and clamp (for a total thickness of 38mm). Leave to dry.

STEP 2 Use circular saw to cut Tasmanian oak for sides. Make base of sides 145mm and the angle on the sides 15°, making the top edge 73mm long.

STEP 3 Mark centre of sides 40mm from top edges on one face. Use 35mm spade bit to drill 10mm deep holes for bars at this point.

STEP 4 Cut 200mm long dowels for bars. Sand their ends, as well as the edges and faces of the sides.

STEP 5 Squirt glue into holes in sides, sit bars in holes and use clamps to pull pieces of 2 separate units together. Leave to dry.

STEP 6 Use a cloth to apply coats of furniture wax to full blocks. Attach anti-skid pads to bottom of blocks.

NOT JUST FOR JUMPS, YOUR BOX CAN BE USED IN DIPS, STEP-UPS, PUSH-UPS AND MORE. FEEL THE BURN!

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FROM BACKYARD TO BEDROOM, THESE BLOCKS LET YOU WORK YOUR ARMS AND UPPER BODY ANYWHERE, ANY TIME. for PROJECT SUPPLIES, see OUR stockists page

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