Buying a Home Gym

We know how hard it is to buy quality home gyms. There’s so many choices out there, and not all of them pass muster.

How many times have you fallen into the trap of buying sub-quality equipment only to have it break down on you after a few uses? And don’t get me going on Walgreens-sponsored “As Seen On Television” equipment….

We’re here to help. On this page, we give you tips on what to look for when shopping for home gyms – so you can worry less about making frivolous purchase and more about getting your body in its optimal form.

One of the first considerations when shopping for a home gym is its construction quality. What you’re looking for is a sturdy home gym ideally made from 11 or 12-gauge steel. One visual sign of higher-quality units are find in welded joints (rather than those that you bolt together yourself). As well, tubing is usually more heavy duty. If the home gym looks cheaply constructed, it probably is.

Also, look for a healthy warranty on the equipment. A lifetime guarantee on the frame is a plus, with a three year warranty on the bench upholstery / pads, and a year or more on moving parts ideal.

Another important consideration is that the home guy is easy to use. You want to be able to adjust it as you move between stations. Also look for comfort: comfortable seats, pads, handgrips and leg presses should be well-padded and durable, along with being easy to clean.

Best advice for buying a home gym: kick the tires. Take a bottle of water and a towel, and give the gym a true workout. Remember, buying a home gym is an important investment, regardless of the price.