Having a home gym doesn't do much for you if it isn't of high quality. While no home gym can truly replace the variety of equipment at a health club, there are many models that can help you reach your exercise goals. Top-quality home gyms offer sufficient weight to challenge you in every exercise and enough equipment to help you train muscles across your entire body. Because home gyms can be expensive, you should do as much research as possible before buying and try to find the best-reviewed equipment.
BodyCraft K1
According to the fitness review site Home Gyms Central, the BodyCraft K1 is a complete home gym system that is for "serious athletes who are seeking great results." According to the site, this gym has many features but also has a space-saving design. Home Gyms Centrals explains that this machine has a weight stack of 200 lbs., but using conversion cables can provide 400 lbs. of resistance. The BodyCraft K1 features equipment for your entire body, with space to perform squats and leg extensions as well as chest flies and standing biceps curls. Home Gyms Central also notes the BodyCraft K1 comes with a lifetime warranty and will "give a real challenge to your muscles."
Body Solid G4I
The Body Solid G4I is highly recommended by the fitness review website Exercise Equipment Expert. According to the site, this model is the best in its price range and offers more than 50 possible exercises. Exercise Equipment Expert's review of the Body Solid G4I also praises the specially designed press arms, which, according to the review, faithfully mimic the feel of free weights. In addition, this model has a dual-pulley lat system that swivels to allow for effective core training and complex crossover movements. The model also includes extras such as a full-size exercise chart, a workout DVD and straps for ankle and abdominal exercises.
Total Gym XL
As the exercise website Fitness Events explains in its review, the Total Gym XL is the high-end model offered by Total Gym and is endorsed by Chuck Norris. Fitness Events names the firm padding; long, wide glide board; and 400 lb. capacity as key features of the Total Gym XL. Fitness Events explains that the Total Gym XL can give you a different workout than you're used to and offers smooth movements that can help you get into shape. In addition, the Total Gym XL is lightweight and highly portable.
Body Solid EXM 4000S
According to the home gym review website Home Gyms Central, the Body Solid EXM 4000S is the "ultimate home gym" because it offers a full spectrum of exercises for your entire body and also has four separate weight stacks, each with 210 lbs. of resistance. In addition, Home Gyms Central notes that the Body Solid EXM 4000S is a durable model that comes with a lifetime warranty. Overall, the site says that the Body Solid EXM 4000S is a good value.
Bowflex Xtreme SE
The Bowflex Xtreme SE offers a commercial-grade workout, according to workout equipment review site Fitness Equipment Buffs. The site claims that this model can help you get a serious workout in with its 210 lbs. of resistance and power rod technologies. The review notes that if you outgrow that weight, the Bowflex Xtreme SE can be upgraded to 410 lbs. The machine comes with special equipment to target your shoulders and your abdominals and has a movable pulley system or lower body exercises such as squats. The Bowflex Xtreme SE offers 65 exercises in all.
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