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 wide grip lat bar on upper the pulley, narrow grip [...]

The 2010 Schwinn 140 is a compact, well-built and whisper quiet exercise bike available at an exceptional value.
Distinguishing features of this model include a perimeter weighted 20-pound flywheel for a road-like, smooth, consistent motion and oversized, ergonomic, dual density pedals for efficient and comfortable pedaling.
Other key features include 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, and both [...]

Here’s a sleek and compact folding treadmill that comes fully assembled out of the box. Ideal for small spaces, the LifeSpan Fitness TR200 easily collapses to fit under a bed, upright in a closet or behind a door.
The blue LCD console features a large, easy to use display with 6 exercise programs. You can track [...]

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 stack can be purchased separately. The easy to adjust selector [...]

Purchasing an elliptical trainer, treadmill or exercise bike in the under $500 price range can be risky, and often leads to disappointment. We always recommend considering your specific needs and doing enough research to know exactly what you’re getting and what to expect over time.
The Eclipse 1100 HR/A features a uncommonly small footprint and patented [...]

The Schwinn Active 10 Series shuns excess frills, complicated computer programs and prohibitive expense and is a solid option for those in the market for an entry-level exercise bike.
This Schwinn model gets by on the bare essentials while still providing a comfortable, nearly noiseless and effective cardio workout. The compact design takes up considerably [...]

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 90% assembled with all cables and pulleys already in place. Within [...]

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 a unique press arm design that easily converts [...]

The first line of promotional copy for this little elliptical is “Forget the gym.” What? That’s a bold and misleading statement. By no means will this device replace working out at a gym or using a more complete and versatile home exercise machine.
The foot-pedal only design of the Stamina 55-1610 has distinct disadvantages when compared [...]

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 might respectfully disagree that the FreeForm Hideaway Home [...]