Top 5 Best Home Gym Equipments – Choose Right Fitness Equipment For Yourself

Want to play sports but have no time to go to the gym? Here are our tips on the subject.

As I wanted to keep fit and maintain myself physically, I registered in the gym 2 years ago. Unfortunately, after 2 months I was already not taking the time to get there (I had 20 minutes drive and closer might have changed things). So, it's 550 € that I spent for about 10 sessions. Ouch! 55 € the session, I did not make my subscription profitable for 1 year.

Then, while visiting a friend, I noticed that she had an elliptical trainer at home. I had seen it before but I hadn't really paid attention to it before. She told me that she bought it 1 year ago and that she was doing it 1 day out of 2 during her little girl's nap. 

After our exchange on the subject and after personal reflection, I decided to buy my own sports equipment for the house. Yes, but what to choose? Which sports device to choose? I don't have a place like a gym and I can't afford to buy 3 or 4 different devices financially.

The 5 Best Home Sports Devices

Each device has advantages and disadvantages, but above all, the muscles are not the same, so here is my summary to help you develop your aesthetics.

Here is the ranking of the best home sports equipment. The number of available copies of my selection and the price may be limited, so don't wait too long before acting.

1 – The Rower

The rowing machine is one of the best home gym equipment. It works intensely in 80% of the muscles of the body. It is not my favorite device nor the most popular device, but it is nevertheless the most effective home sports device for losing weight and building muscle all over the body. The rowing machine is the device used by the majority of athletes in physical preparation.

Choosing the right rower can make all the difference, in fact, there are several resistance technologies available for sale. If you want a silent rower, get a magnetic rower, for real resistance, get an air model, if you want a rowing experience, get a water model, etc.

2 – The Elliptical Trainer

The elliptical trainer provides a movement halfway between the stepper and the exercise bike. For no particular medical reason, 3/4 of the users are women. What for? Because the elliptical trainer has been acclaimed for its movement which essentially works the thighs and buttocks for more beautiful curves (but also incidentally works the arms, calves, and abs).

The elliptical trainer takes up space on the ground. remember to reserve a space for it at home because it is a device that is not easy to move. Also, remember to choose a model with programs on the screen to vary the efforts.

3 – The Exercise Bike

The treadmill is another very popular piece of sports equipment in gyms. The big advantage of this device is powerful, dryness and warmth. This exercise works the lower part of the body.

The treadmill is appreciated and adapted by everyone. The first-price treadmills have small motors and small treadmills are only suitable for walking. If you want to run and fully benefit from the inclination, alternating speed, and damping, you will have to go upmarket.

4 – The Treadmill

The treadmill is another very popular sports device in fitness rooms. The big advantage of this device is to be able to run all year round in all weathers, dry and warm. This exercise works the lower part of the body.

The treadmill is appreciated and adapted by everyone. The first-price mats have small motors and small running strips only suitable for walking. If you want to run and fully benefit from the inclination, alternating speed, and damping, you will have to go upmarket.

5 – The Stepper

The stepper is one of the first sports equipment to have passed the door of apartments and individual houses. This is an exercise that works the calves, thighs and buttocks.

The stepper, like the elliptical trainer, is mainly used by women. For the price of jeans, you can tone your butt and thighs in minutes a day. As with any device, it is an exercise that gives results as long as it is used regularly.

Advantages Of The Elliptical Trainer

For my part, I chose an elliptical trainer. This is the Cardio Cross (the same as my friend) see it on Amazon. I chose an elliptical trainer because it is what best suits my needs. Just a small downside, it is quite expensive and big but I liked that its rail folds vertically to save a little space when I'm not using it.

Another reason, I don't like running, so I ruled out the idea of a treadmill.

My goal was to have more curved buttocks and more refined legs and some abs too. I can achieve this by increasing the resistance of the device, which is very effective.

This model is suitable for large sizes and up to 145Kg (so I have room). I learned that the elliptical trainer was the principle of running but without impact on the joints, so a priori better for your health.

Conclusion: What Is The Best Sports Device For Your Home?

In conclusion, I will insist on the importance of choosing the right home sports equipment.

There are no good or bad devices per se. A bad experience is often linked to a low-end device and not to the exercise itself. After this analysis of the advantages and disadvantages, I advise you to make up your own mind about what you need. If you are here, you probably already have a preference but want more information. Follow your instincts, it's important, don't forget that the goal of buying a sports device for your home is above all to be motivated to do it and not to serve as a coat rack.

My advice, and certainly one of the most important, is to avoid entry-level home sports equipment. Yes it is not expensive and it seems interesting but in reality it is not really. Let me tell you, going upmarket will give you more comfort, more satisfaction, more options and a lot more motivation to use it.