Using a single pulley system on a 150 lb weight stack, the Marcy MD1559 makes it easy to exercise and strengthen all body parts without complicated adjustments.

A step up from the MVM-950 Home Gym, this model centers around an upright bench and pair of butterfly arms, with …

This is our first look at the Bowflex Revolution series. The FT is the most affordable Revolution model but does not include a bench unless purchased separately.

This may be perceived as a positive or a negative, depending on your needs. Some believe a built-in bench on a home gym …

The Body Solid EXM2500S Home Gym has been around in the same form for years, but is still a contender for the best value in the under $1,000 category. It was a Consumer Magazine #1 Home Gym when first released

The EXM25005 approaches health club quality for its durability, versatility and …

Smith Systems provide all the benefits of free weights without the need for a spotter. They allow you to perform a huge variety of strength exercises at home in a safe, self-spotting power cage.

The Marcy Diamond Elite Smith System includes a quality multi-purpose bench with preacher curl and leg …

The Marcy MWM-950 from Impex Inc. effectively delivers the bare essentials in a home gym, but not much more. This is not a bad option for those wanting a wide variety of basic exercises without paying for unwanted extras.

To it’s credit, the multi-function design packs a wide array of …

This innovative, unique looking leverage system emulates free weight lifting while optimizing full body workout efficiency.

The Stamina Viper VG1500 does not ship fully or partially assembled like many other home gyms. Assembly is complicated with many parts, nuts and bolts, but once completed it’s very sturdy and stable.

For bench …

Watching the video demonstration for this product reminded us of the American Inventor program that ran on television a couple of years ago. We love passion and creativity in fitness innovation and it’s great to see former bodybuilder and creator Jim Deola’s concept made it to market.

We …

This system combines the popular Total Trainer/Total Gym body weight resistance training design with a number of accessories for incorporating Pilates routines. It offers a large variety of available workouts with the ability to switch between exercises and variations with ease. Also inherent in this type of gym is …

The Bowflex PR3000 is similar to the popular PR1000 model but accommodates more exercises and adds the ability to upgrade weight resistance from 210 to 310 pounds. Like the PR1000 it uses Power Rod technology (see video below) as opposed to the SpriaFlex mechanics featured in higher end Bowflex gyms.

In general, …

This EXM1500S Single Stack Home Gym has been around for several years but we see no need for a model upgrade. This well-designed and sturdy little home gym does it all.

Body Solid’s machine is built around a single 160 pound weight stack that incorporates all the exercises you need for a …

This review continues our recent trend of spotlighting exercise machines from trusted manufacturers that give the highest return on investment, without extra components that you may not want or need. This mid-range system offers great value for the dollar, plus added versatility not usually seen in home gyms in …

We don’t often cover free weight equipment but this durable, versatile bench deserves some attention. We understand those who simply insist on lifting “real” weight rather than using comparable resistance machines from Bowflex or Weider. If you’re one of those and are not averse to all-in-one systems (many …

The Ultimate 2 is the best-selling and most complete Bowflex home gym available. It’s also the most expensive — but you get what you pay for. This is a total-body solution that delivers everything you could possibly imagine in a home fitness system.

One of the criticisms of Power …

As the bestselling Total Trainer on Amazon.com the 4000XL from Bayou Fitness represents the best bang for the buck in a fully loaded multi-station gym.

The first thing you’ll notice is the deluxe double-stitched black leather textured cushion splashed with a bold patriotic red, white and blue logo. The …

The manufacturer touts this system as providing all the advantages of a health club right in your home. We don’t pay much attention to such claims because they’re obviously not true. But this home gym has a lot to offer at a mid-range price. The 9 different workout …

The XPress Pro Strength Training System from BodyCraft offers a wide array of features that may seem a bit overwhelming at first. The price is higher than some competing home gyms but this system packs in all the options you’ll appreciate in the long run.

The BodyCraft X-Press utilizes pulleys …

If you’ve shied away from Bowflex home gyms because of the high priced club-quality models, the Bowflex Blaze may be worth a look. The Blaze is essentially the same as the discontinued Sport model with a few cosmetic upgrades. This stripped down base model is …

The Bowflex Motivator II Home Gym offers over 50 gym-quality exercises using up to 210 pounds of smooth Power Rod resistance. This streamlined, lower end Bowflex home gym is sturdy, versatile and slides away into a corner when folded up. It’s an ideal option if you’re keeping an eye …

Tone virtually any muscle group with this one powerful and surprisingly inexpensive machine. The Weider Pro 3750 Strength Trainer gives you two full-body workout stations and 212 lbs. of resistance from the dual DuraStack weights system.

Chisel your chest with the butterfly arms and chest press. Exercise your lats, back …

At about half the price of the Total Gym 1700 Club, this body weight resistance system effectively delivers what it promises. Online customer reviews are almost unanimously favorable. It doesn’t have Chuck Norris or Christie Brinkley behind it — or the Total Gym name — but it essentially …

This system very effectively combines a multitude of exercises into one efficient and easy to use single unit. It provides a great upper and lower body workout that feels as good as using free weights but without the inertia and risk of injury or joint pain. We also enjoyed …

Weider touts this system as better than free weights. This may not be true for bodybuilders or pro athletes, but for the casual home user this is one of the most effective and versatile home systems we’ve seen.

The Weider Max adjustable pulley system gives you free range …

The Total Gym 1700 Club can be considered among the best systems of its type under $500. It’s ideal for those newly motivated to begin working out or have been using a gym and are now ready for a piece of quality home equipment.

Total Gym 1700 Club helps …