Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Home Gyms

Best Fitness BFMG10 Sportsman Gym 10 | Affordable Home Starter Gym

The BFMG10 Sportsman is a compact, no frills unit with impressive versatility for a home gym in the under $300 price range. It gets a marginal recommendation for those on a budget who don’t need more than a 145 lb. weight stack.

Key features include a …

Powerline PHG1000X Single Stack Home Gym | Compact Design for Plate Load or Selectorized Weights

The Powerline PHG1000X packs a lot of versatility into a compact footprint with a single weight stack design. It’s small enough to fit in any room.

This gym does NOT come with weights. Standard weight plates can be used or an optional 150 Lb. selectorized weight …

Dosho Gym 5000 | DG5009 Compact, Adjustable Full Body Weight Training

The Dosho Gym 5000 uses a remarkably space-efficient and innovative design to provide a true full body workout — using real steel, not cables. The gym is creatively engineered for easy, efficient and safe transitions between exercises.

Two unique, patented features caught our attention. The Lift-Assist System and adjustable Depth-Limiter Bar …

Fitness Quest Bio Force 1.7 Home Gym | Continuous Resistance with 170 Pound Weight Stack

This home gym uses a resistance system similar to the Power Rod technology used by Bowflex but aims for more consistency throughout the entire range of motion. With Bowlex, resistance begins low and increases as the band is bent, creating a spring-like effect. The Bio …

Body-Solid G4I Home Gym | Full Body Fitness with 160 Pound Weight Stack

This mid-range home gym from Body-Solid is an all-purpose, versatile machine that includes a number of features typically found on more expensive home gyms. The traditional selectorized weight stack design eliminates the clutter of barbells and the relative inefficiency of …

Chuck Norris Total Gym 1100 | Full Body Home Fitness Trainer

Using only the body’s weight as resistance, the Total Gym 1100 delivers a thorough, full body workout on one simple machine.

Designed to tone and strengthen rather than build bulk, this is a good option for beginners or occasional users not wanting to invest in an …

Powerline BSG10X Home Fitness Gym | Space Saving, Easy Assembly with 160lb Weight Stack

Two common deterrents to purchasing a comprehensive home gym are space requirements and potential assembly headaches. The Powerline BSG10X effectively addresses both of these issues with efficient design and well-engineered construction. ShapeYou.com gave it their ” Top Gear Of The Year” award.

The gym ships …

Marcy Diamond Home Gym | MD1559 150-Pound Elite Compact Weight Training System

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 …

Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym | Small Footprint SpiraFlex Linear Resistance Fitness

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 …

Body Solid EXM2500S Home Gym | 210 Pound Weight Stack with 7 Workout Stations

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 …