From treadmills and stationary bikes to free weights, there’s a range of top-of-the-line home gym equipment available to help bring your workouts – and results – to the next level. Here I’ve highlighted the most popular home gym equipment 2023 that can be used within the comfort of your own home.
I am a long-time expert on the Swedish comparison site Prisjakt, where I review the best products in different fitness categories. After analyzing the most popular home fitness tools right now, I can see that many of them are represented on the list.
Here are the most popular home gym equipment 2023:
Treadmill
A treadmill is an exercise machine designed for indoor running or walking. It is the most popular cardio equipment in most gyms, as it provides an efficient and effective way to burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, and strengthen the lower body muscles. Also for home use, treadmills have long been by far the most popular of all training tools.
Treadmills come with various features, such as adjustable incline, speed, and workout programs. A big trend right now is compact treadmills that are easy to store and put under the bed. These generally have a rather weak motor strenght and are therefore mainly intended as walking pads. However, if you go up in price, you can find models that go up to 12 km/h, which is enough for most people to run on.
Checking out the best sellers on major shopping sites like Amazon, it’s clear that the compact treadmills are dominating in popularity right now.
Stationary bike
A stationary bike is a piece of cardio equipment that simulates outdoor cycling. It is an excellent choice for low-impact cardio exercise that helps strengthen the lower body muscles, improve cardiovascular health, and burn calories. Stationary bikes come with various features, such as adjustable resistance, speed, and workout programs.
A popular alternative to exercise bikes are spinning bikes, which in most cases provide a much better training experience, more like regular cycling.
Also among stationary/exercise bikes, smaller versions that are easy to store are growing in popularity.
Elliptical machine
An elliptical machine is a piece of cardio equipment that simulates walking, running, or stair climbing without putting stress on the joints. It is an excellent choice for low-impact cardio exercise that helps improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and strengthen the lower body muscles.
Free weights
Free weights are strength training equipment that includes dumbbells, barbells, and weight plates. They are essential pieces of equipment for building strength and muscle mass. Free weights come in various sizes and weights, allowing users to customize their workout to their fitness level.
I myself have invested in many hex dumbbells over the past year and it’s great to see how effecient your workout can be with just dumbbells in your home gym – although I have invested in a lot of other home gym equipment lately.
When it comes to dumbbells, adjustable dumbbells are especially popular right now, which is understandable considering how much space it saves in the home.
Resistance bands
Resistance bands are strength training equipment that provides resistance to the muscles when stretched. They are versatile pieces of equipment that can be used to perform various exercises for different muscle groups.
Resistance bands come in various sizes and strengths, allowing users to customize their workout to their fitness level.
Pull-up bar
A pull-up bar is a piece of equipment that allows users to perform pull-ups and chin-ups, which are excellent exercises for strengthening the upper body muscles. Pull-up bars come in various types, such as door-mounted, wall-mounted, and free-standing, making them versatile pieces of equipment for any gym.
Rowing machine
A rowing machine is a piece of cardio equipment that simulates rowing on water. It is an excellent choice for low-impact cardio exercise that helps improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and strengthen the upper and lower body muscles.
Kettlebell
A kettlebell is a type of free weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. It is an excellent equipment for building strength and muscle mass in the lower body, core, and upper body muscles. Kettlebells come in various weights, allowing users to customize their workout to their fitness level.
Medicine ball
A medicine ball is a weighted ball that can be used for various exercises to strengthen the core and upper body muscles. It is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used for both strength training and cardio exercise.
Yoga mat
A yoga mat is a piece of equipment that provides a non-slip surface for yoga and other floor exercises. It is an essential piece of equipment for anyone who wants to do yoga, Pilates, or other floor exercises.
Yoga mats come in various thicknesses and materials, allowing users to choose one that suits their needs.
