Home Gym Reviews

Home gyms are excellent for building strength, losing calories and toning up in the comfort of your home. Home gyms come in all shapes and sizes.

The problem with some home gyms is that they can take up a considerable amount of room. However, there are a number of models that offer a variety of strength workout routines and only take up a minimal amount of space.

I personally have a home gym, and it is a vital part of my exercise routine. It is important to combine both cardio and strength exercises, which unfortunately most people do not.

Reviews on Popular Home Gyms

BowFlex Xtreme SE Home Gym Review

The Bowflex Xtreme is their mid-range home gym using the power rod technology. It is relatively compact and offers over 65 different exercises. Go to the BowFlex Xtreme SE review to learn more.

BowFlex PR3000 Home Gym Review

The BowFlex PR3000 is one of their value models selling for $999 on Amazon. It comes with over 50 exercise. It may not get you ripped in 20 minutes a day, but it does offer some challengining exercise for not alot of money. See the BowFlex PR3000 review.

BowFlex Ultimate 2 Home Gym Review

This is the most expensive of the Power Rod models. Comes with over 90 exercises and also has the ability to a cardio rowing workout. The price tag is over $2,000. Go to the BowFlex Ultimate 2 review to learn more.

BowFlex Revolution Home Gym Review

This is the most expensive Bowflex model. It works on a different technology over the Power Rods. It uses a spiral resistance that includes weights. Comes with over 100 exercises and also has the ability to a cardio rowing workout. Go to the BowFlex Revolution review to learn more.

Powertec P-PR Power Rack

The Powertec P-PR power rack is a free weight training system. The power rack offers a sturdy cage for safely performing all of the power barbell exercises, such as squats, rows, dead lifts, and all the pressing movements, with adjustable spotter bars for extra security. The built-in chin-up and dip bars, meanwhile, let you add pull-ups, chin-ups, tricep dips, and a host of other exercises to your workout routine.

It is also compatible with Powertec's high/low lat tower pulley system for exercising the back, shoulders, and more.

As of 3/16/09 the Powertec P-PR power rack was selling at Amazon.com for $499 with shipping. A good deal. Click here for the latest price.

Stamina Gyrotonic Transformer 1000

The Stamina Gyrotonic Transformer 1000 has some limitations, but the price is hard to beat. In addition, it is very compact. Several customers who bought it complained about the quality of the construction, but what do you expect for $200.

I recommend this machine for people who are beginning to do strength training and who will use it moderately.

As of 3/16/09 the Stamina Gyrotonic Transformer 1000 was selling on Amazon.com for $199, which included free shipping. Click Here for the latest price. You can also check out a video.

Note: Please check out the customer reviews, and learn from their experience.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells

Obviously this is not a home gym, but it is a popular product for those into free weights. You dial the weight limit your desire and the SelectTech 552 adds or subtracts the amount. The SelectTech isn't cheap, but it makes changing weights a breeze. See the Bowflex SelectTech 552 review.

Tru-Tone Home Gym

Offers a good selection of exercises and takes up a moderate amount of space. What I like about this home gym is that it uses actual weights rather than tension bars.

As of 3/16/09 the Tru-Tone Home Gym was selling for $499. Unfortunately the downside is that the shipping charges are expensive.

See the Pros and Cons of Bowflex Home Gyms.