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Best Exercise Equipment Brand

By Readers' Choice On 9/12/24 at 12:00 PM EDT

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Cardio junkies and gym rats, the search for the best gym equipment is over. Whether you're searching for a compact machine that gets your heart racing while tracking multiple metrics or the perfect barbell to complement your ever-growing collection of weights, you'll find it here. Need that personal touch to stay motivated? Several of the products below include live classes and custom AI cues to keep you moving.

These 10 exercise equipment brands were selected by our featured panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best.

Precor

1. Precor

Developer of the first elliptical fitness cross-trainer in 1995, Precor is a global leader in providing premier fitness solutions. It's no surprise then that thousands of facilities across 100+ countries source commercial fitness equipment from Precor. In addition to their full portfolio of cardio and connected fitness products, the company offers a comprehensive and expanding portfolio of strength products, with plate-loaded products, cable multi-stations and selectorized machines.

Bowflex

2. BowFlex

Innovators in the home gym market, BowFlex entered the scene in 1986 with its free-weight alternative machines. Users love the resistance equipment, like the Xtreme 2 SE Home Gym, because of its low injury risk, ease of use, low impact and versatility. Unlike many of the newer competitors, there are no subscription fees. The machines can also be moved after installation and upgraded to up to 410 pounds of resistance.

Force USA

3. Force USA

Weightlifters praise Force USA's All-in-One Trainer machines because they can perform hundreds of different exercises with this one piece of equipment. The G15 model offers eight strength-training machines, 18 attachments and an interchangeable cable ratio system to provide a full-body workout without ever leaving your home. There is also an option to upgrade your system with three more workout stations and five more attachments.

Hydrow

4. Hydrow

Hydrow has essentially created a smart luxury rower, using electromagnetic resistance technology for a smooth and quiet experience. If actively subscribed to the membership program, users (of any model) can join workouts led by world-class athletes and compete against friends on the leaderboard. Space and price a concern? The more affordable Hydrow Wave has a smaller footprint but ensures the same fluid row.

Peloton

5. Peloton

A household name synonymous with near-celebrity-status trainers and modern exercise bikes, Peloton revolutionized stationary cycling. Millions of people around the world love its Bike+, Tread+ and Row machines because they seamlessly stream a variety of on-demand and live workouts through its subscription-based app. If you're one of the few who haven't taken the Peloton plunge, you can rent commitment-free for a monthly fee.

TRX

6. TRX

Navy Seal Randy Hetrick created the first prototype for Total Resistance eXercise (TRX) while on deployment without typical gym equipment. These suspension training systems rely on your own body to help you build muscle, balance and flexibility. Users appreciate that the device is easy to set up and use and that it's so compact and portable—you could even take your routine outside if you've got a strong tree branch.

REP Fitness

7. REP Fitness

One of the fastest-growing fitness equipment companies in the country, REP Fitness was started by two brothers who wanted to provide a better, innovative workout experience for customers. And according to the experts, REP Fitness has done it with products like the PR-5000 Power Rack. This rack is fully customizable, more affordable than its competitors and built to last a lifetime.

Life Fitness

8. Life Fitness

From its patented FlexDeck Shock Absorption System and the first integrated LCD treadmill touchscreen, Life Fitness led the way in modernizing and gamifying indoor exercise. Today, it remains one of the top brands for commercial gym equipment, which is why you'll see products like the Life Fitness T5 Treadmill in nearly every local health club.

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Oxefit

9. Oxefit

OxeFit makes high-end, high-tech exercise equipment—just take a look at its XS1, an all-in-one strength and cardio machine. Users start each workout by simply touching the 32-inch screen, while a force plate tracks their balance and provides immediate feedback. With over 280 strength exercises and six cardio options provided through dual motors and tension of up to 250 pounds, the XS1 keeps it exciting.

Rogue Fitness

10. Rogue Fitness

If you're into CrossFit, have a home gym or are just serious about weightlifting, you know about Rogue Fitness. Maker of some of the world's most durable barbells (see the popular Ohio Bar), Rogue produces the bulk of its materials in an American factory, where it can personally verify quality. It's also the official supplier for USA Weightlifting, the Arnold Strongman Classic and the World's Strongest Man.

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Our Featured Panelists

Marly Garman

Marly Garman is a writer, editor, and creator of Simply Living Happy, a lifestyle site founded in 2021 dedicated to helping readers improve their health, wealth, mindset and overall happiness. Marly has over a decade of business management experience, where she thrived at optimizing operations across industries. She draws on this experience, her reputation for insightfulness and penchant for continuous improvement to inform the practical tips offered on Simply Living Happy.

Susan Lanier-Graham

Susan Lanier-Graham is founder and publisher of Wander With Wonder, an award-winning online travel journalism magazine. She has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles while traveling the world over the past three decades. Susan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including various AAA publications, TravelandLeisure.com, Hotels.com, Modern Luxury, WHERE publications, Fairmont.com, Marriott.com and more. Susan is a member of Society of American Travel Writers, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and North American Travel Journalists Association. She is also a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist.