Home Gyms

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 …

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.

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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 …

• Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 5.1 | Combine with SelectTech Dumbells for a Personal Free Weight Fitness Center
• Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym | Low Impact, Compact, Efficient Exercise Equipment
• Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym | Perform 95 Exercises Without Adjusting Power Rods
• Bowflex Motivator 2 Home Gym | Affordable Starter Home Stength Training System
• Bowflex Series 3 Exercise Treadmill | Walking, Runnning Cardio Workout With Incline