Home Gym Equipment Reviews

February 26, 2025

What’s the best recumbent exercise bike? For some people a recumbent exercise bike is preferable to an upright one, whether that is for practical reasons – because it’s kinder to joints, or you’re recovering from injury – or just because you prefer it and find it more comfortable (and easier…

February 26, 2025

What is the best Rowing Machine? Why buy a rowing machine? If you’re wondering which is the best exercise machine to buy first (or next) to give you the best all-round workout, a rowing machine is a great option. Most exercise machines will give you heart and lungs a good workout…

February 25, 2025

Spin Bikes vs. Upright Bikes INTRODUCTION TO SPIN BIKES "Spinning sessions" on an exercise bike have become quite trendy in the fitness world, but you may be wondering "what’s the difference between a spin bike and an upright exercise bike?" So-called Spin Bikes, or ‘spinning bikes’ are considered by many…

February 25, 2025

Which is the best home exercise equipment to buy? What type of machine will help me to lose weight or get fit? You've made a decision - maybe it's a New Year's resolution: "I'm going to get more fit"! -or perhaps your doctor has told you that you need to lose some…

February 25, 2025

What's the best vibration plate for home use? While there is a range of prices from less than £100 to over £1000, they are not evenly spread. In fact, a quick look at the bestselling Vibration machines on Amazon, for example, you will see that most of them are under…

February 25, 2025

Vibration plates - the exercise machine for those who don't like exercise? Vibration Plates are a relatively modern addition to the exercise machine roster but if you're not familiar with them, you may be asking "What do vibration plates do exactly?" For those who are used to seeing treadmills, bikes…

February 25, 2025

How to Strengthen your Core It is commonly understood that the simplest way to strengthen your core is by doing lots of reps of ‘Crunches’, or Sit-ups. (Bear in mind that if you’re aiming to strengthen your core on the way to developing a six-pack, you’ll also need to lose…

February 25, 2025

Why is Core training so important? ‘Core’ is something of a fitness buzz-word these days, as are phrases such as ‘core-strengthening’ and core-stability. Strengthening the core is also associated with developing ‘6-pack abs’, another current buzz-word (or buzz-term).But what is your core? What are abs? Are they the same thing?Is…

February 25, 2025

Should you buy Dumbbells or Kettlebells? Strength training ... can be as important as cardio on our overall health and fitness, but what's the best type of equipment to use in your home gym? A very good starting place is to get some simple weights and the choice then comes down…

February 25, 2025

What’s the Best Upright Exercise Bike? Upright Bikes comparison Assuming that you’ve decided to buy an upright exercise bike, either because that’s what you already knew what you wanted, or having read Which type of exercise bike should I buy?,  the next question is - what’s the best upright exercise…