Reviews
Research-based reviews of individual home gym products, written from maker specifications, with what to check and where to buy in the UK.
Reebok GT40z Folding Treadmill Review: Specs
Reebok GT40z folding treadmill review from the maker's specification: 1-18km/h, 12 incline levels, 130 x 45cm deck, 110kg limit and what to check first.
MAXPRO SmartConnect Review: Specs, Cable Life, Warranty
Research-based review of the MAXPRO SmartConnect cable gym: published resistance, size, battery, cable life and warranty, with an indicative UK price.
Concept2 RowErg (formerly Model D) Review
Concept2 RowErg (formerly the Model D) reviewed from maker specifications: size, weight, user limits, PM5 monitor, storage, warranty and what to check.
JTX Fitness Freedom Air Rowing Machine Review
JTX Freedom Air reviewed from maker specifications: dual air and magnetic resistance, 135 kg user limit, folding frame, 120 cm rail and warranty terms.
Finer Form Multi-Functional FID Weight Bench Review
Finer Form Multi-Functional FID bench review from the maker's specification: 8 back-pad angles, Roman chair and preacher set-ups, capacity and warranty.
York Fitness Floor Guards Review: Foam Floor Tiles
York Fitness Floor Guards reviewed from the maker's specification: four 60cm foam tiles with edging, 1.3cm thick, 12-month warranty, delivery and who they suit.
Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell Review: 3.5-18 kg Specs
Bowflex SelectTech 840 kettlebell review from the maker's specification: six dial settings from 3.5 to 18 kg, size, warranty and what to check before buying.
Schwinn IC3.5 Indoor Bike Review: Specs and Fit
Schwinn IC3.5 indoor cycling bike reviewed from the maker's specification: resistance, 113 kg user limit, size, pedals, apps, and what the page leaves out.
WaterRower Original Oak Rowing Machine Review
WaterRower Original Oak reviewed from maker specifications: 17 litre water flywheel, upright storage, 315 kg user limit, S4 monitor and warranty.
ProForm 225 CSX Upright Bike Review: Spec Check
ProForm 225 CSX upright exercise bike reviewed from the maker's page: 20 digital resistance levels, 125 kg limit, footprint, iFIT and warranty terms.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Review: Results Series Specs
Bowflex SelectTech 552 review from the maker's Results Series 552 page: weight range, settings, size, warranty and which buyers the specification suits.
GYM MASTER Adjustable Power Rack Review: Specs and Fit
GYM MASTER adjustable squat rack cage review from maker data: 200kg J-cup rating, 28 height positions, 121.5cm base, assembly and what is not published.
Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench Review: Specs and Fit
Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench review from the maker's specification: six back-pad angles, 272 kg user plus load rating, stowed size, weight and warranty.
Bowflex SelectTech 1090i Review: Specs and Price Check
Bowflex SelectTech 1090i review from the maker's pages: weight range, conflicting settings figures, size, warranty, and why the price is per dumbbell.
GYM MASTER Heavy Duty Flat Weight Bench Review: Specs
GYM MASTER Heavy Duty Flat Weight Bench review from the maker's specification: 310 kg max load, 110 x 59 x 42 cm, flat only, with price context.
BodyPower TITAN Half Rack Review: Specs and Fit
BodyPower TITAN half rack review from maker data: 75x75x3mm frame, 400kg listed J-hook capacity, lat tower, dimensions, delivery and warranty.
MERACH MR-T12B2 Folding Treadmill Review: Specs
MERACH MR-T12B2 folding treadmill review from the maker's page: 0.8-12km/h, 15% auto incline, 136kg limit, 65 x 70 x 125cm folded and what to check.
PowerBlock Pro Adjustable Kettlebell Review: 18-62 lb
PowerBlock Pro adjustable kettlebell review from the maker's specification: 18-35 lb and 35-62 lb models, selector pin, warranty and what to check.
Sunny SF-RW5801 Magnetic Rowing Machine Review
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5801 reviewed from maker specifications: 16 magnetic levels, folding frame, about 22.5 kg, user limit and warranty to confirm.
York Fitness 530 Multi-Function Barbell Bench Review
York Fitness 530 barbell bench review from the maker's specification: five positions, 3-height rack, 40 kg leg curl, 200 kg user limit and size.
Hop-Sport HS-010H Rio Exercise Bike Review: Specs
Hop-Sport HS-010H Rio manual exercise bike reviewed from the maker's page: mechanical resistance, 120 kg limit, 12 kg weight, footprint and what is not stated.
JOROTO X4S Indoor Cycling Bike Review: Specs and Fit
JOROTO X4S Bluetooth indoor cycling bike reviewed from the maker's specification: 150 kg limit, dual flywheels, belt drive, rider height range, warranty.
NordicTrack RW700 Rowing Machine Review
NordicTrack RW700 reviewed from maker pages: 26 magnetic resistance levels, 10 inch touchscreen, iFIT pairing, plus the specs the UK page does not show.
Body-Solid SPR1000 Power Rack Review: Specs and Space
Body-Solid SPR1000 power rack review from maker documentation: 1000lb listed capacity, 3x3 inch 11-gauge frame, dimensions, warranty and anchoring.
PowerBlock Sport 24 Review: Compact Adjustable Dumbbells
PowerBlock Sport 24 review from the maker's page: 3 to 24 lb per dumbbell, 3 lb steps, block size, warranty, limits and who the specification suits.
Speediance Gym Monster 2S Review: UK Specs and Price
A research-based look at the Speediance Gym Monster 2S: published size, resistance, packages, warranty and add-on costs, with an indicative UK price.