Best Commercial Gym Equipment Manufacturers and Brands

We have reviewed Marcy products elsewhere. We are always impressed with Marcy's attention to detail, level of customer service, and consistently affordable and reliable products.

This all in one workout cage embodies those values, and so it made our number one slot. You get a leg station, a bar for all manner of presses, a pec deck, cable crossover, and a squat rack for your barbells and weight plates. If you could only own one piece of gym equipment, and you were after all over functional fitness with the capacity for serious strength training, you could do a lot worse than the cage.

The unit takes Olympic weight plates and comes with a separate traditional bench for bench presses, dumbbell flies, and other free weight exercises. Everything on the machine, from the foot plate to the tracked seat, is customizable to give you a tailored workout experience in comfort. Safety stops are included, acting as spotters if you get in trouble completing a range of motion during lifting.

The simplified frame makes for a smaller, more compact unit that may be better suited to a home gym. The unit is 42 inches long, 62 inches wide, and 83 inches (almost seven feet) tall. It isn't portable, but since most residential ceilings are eight feet, you will be able to make room for the PFT100. The assembled weight is 476 pounds, so, definitely, a two or three-person lift once you get it to your home.

The unit is supported by two parallel steel beams with rubberized feet to protect your floor. The flat weight plates are made of cast iron, with resistance adjustment via a pin. There are 25 possible exercises you can do. Maximum resistance caps out at 320 pounds, more than enough for the average fitness enthusiast. Chrome and corrosion resisting paint throughout the frame will keep the steel strong and attractive for years.

The center pull-up bar has a knurled center to give you a better grip. The user weight capacity is around 300 pounds. You cannot do weight assisted pull-ups with this unit. The adjustable, 180-degree pulleys are nylon with fiberglass reinforcement.

The two side handles, which secure the cable pull to the frame, are the only accessories that come with the frame. You can always add benches, ankle cuffs, and other accessories from Body-Solid as the need for each one arises.

The unit we reviewed has a lat pull down attachment as well as an attachment for doing low rows. You can also get a model without these features, for about 150 dollars less, on the Fitness Reality website.

Besides the lat pulldowns, you can do 23 other all body exercises with the X Class. The fixed dip handles can take up to 600 pounds of user weight with their easy-grip rubber handles and ergonomic design. Extra-long safety bars can also be used with seven-foot Olympic barbells. For extra stability, you can mount this behemoth to your floor with holes drilled in the feet for you.

The cage is roomy enough for doing wide squats, exploring different positions, and using a spotter if you want to lift free weights. The rowing attachments will let you build your back, arms, and shoulders, all from different positions that you can easily switch between.

When you order this unit, it comes in four different cartons. Fitness Reality advises the boxes may not all arrive at the same time. Although roomy and sturdy, the unit weighs relatively little at 300 pounds. You get an extra pair of J Hooks with purchase, as well as a generous warranty for both the frame and parts.

The base of this steel-framed unit is a tripod design with rubber caps for the floor. The feet ensure a safe, stable unit that will not damage your floor. You get high and low pulleys for cable reps, a multi-use pull up bar, additional lat and row bars, and two strap handles. Built-in pegs will keep your weight plates organized and ready for use with your bench or Olympic bar.

You can start in any of 17 different positions, and the frame does come with instructional materials so you can work out safely and effectively. The pulley assembly is expansive and will work with you, not pull against you, as you go from one exercise to the next. The unit is for home and light commercial use, so you get the same reliable service you'd expect when paying for a gym membership. This includes a warranty as well as Valor's top-notch customer service and support.

Resistance is through old school plates, not a weight stack. The maximum weight load is 400 pounds, and the DB-61 is practically a featherweight at just 165 pounds when fully assembled.

That level of performance comes at a cost, though, and the price tag may not be appealing to many of our readers. Still, if you have a champagne budget, this can be your one machine to rule them all.

As you'd expect from a high-end product, you get a lifetime warranty with this trainer. Frame parts are fitted with precision and care, leaving no room for weak spots. The powder-coated finish gives the unit a professional sheen while protecting from corrosion and surface damage. Spun steel cables are aviation grade, each one rated to at least one and a half tons. You can adjust the height of the cables in 20 different ways, pulling to your heart's content with no friction at any angle of attack.

Two independent weight stacks provide 160 pounds of rectangular plate resistance. As far as moves you can do, the sky is the limit once you get the hang of operating the cables. There isn't a part of your body that you can't make stronger with this weight stack. Since you can move in virtually any plane of action, this is a genuine functional trainer that will improve your quality of life with consistent use.

This is a tower style stationary unit that lets you do knee raises, dips, and even pushups to work your core muscles along with your back and arms. The tower is designed to for you to push up against a wall and keep out of the way until you want to use it, either alone or as a circuit station.

Comfort and ease of use features include a padded backrest, rubberized multi use grips, and step up units to help people of any height climb onto the machine for their workout. Both the backrest and armrests are made of vinyl material and are double stitched.

Heavy duty steel construction is topped off with gray powder coating to prevent scratches and signs of age. The feet are slip resistant and durable, so the unit will not scrape around on your floor even when you do an intense workout.

The bench weighs 93 pounds when assembled. You can move it if you need to, but once in place, it is not going anywhere and you will not get any wobbliness or floor damage. The foot piece has extra thick padding to prevent ankle soreness or discomfort. Versatility comes from the seven-position adjustable backrest, which uses a sawtooth style rod and track.

You can also adjust the seat/bench surface vertically to accommodate your height comfortably. When the back pad is all the way down, it meets with two back wheels to make transport easier should you need to move the bench. There is also a handle below the seat with a nonslip grip, again for easy transport. The protective steel feet are mounted on the bottom of this handle.

Built for light commercial use, this bench is durable and will give you years of trouble-free service with proper care.

If you're going all out on your home gym, we say don't forget the details. So far in this review, we have focused on fitness equipment, but protecting your space is just as important as outfitting it. Not to mention, shock absorbent flooring will help if you decide to take up yoga or meditation. And who hasn't dropped a dumbbell at least once? One time is all it takes to damage a residential floor.

Supermats offers one of the more convenient and cost effective ways to both protect your home and give it that professional gym feel. The mats are thick, not cushioned, and will stay in place once you install them. Installation is a snap-- you just unroll the mat and put it in place. The mat is half an inch thick, 48 inches long, and 72 inches wide. That's six by eight feet, small enough to fit within a room but big enough to rest your heaviest items and do your free weight workouts without fear.

If you only have one piece of equipment, like a treadmill, it is possible to cut the mats with a razor; they are not designed for this, though. The mats are made to withstand abuse and won't cut easily. You don't need any adhesive, as the weight of the mat will keep it in place for as long as you need it. Placing a noisy treadmill or other machine on the mat will also make it quieter as the mat absorbs sound.

Attractive powder coated solid steel tubing makes up the frame of the CC-4, with thickly layered vinyl padding for comfort. Both the backrest and thigh piece are fully adjustable for user preference. You can get as much range of motion as you'd like, with either exercise.

Transition from curls to extensions is easy, with a pull pin on the side. The ankle rollers are more than sufficient for comfort and stability, but there are permanently installed seat handles you can grab for those last couple of hard reps. The machine does a great job of isolating your leg muscles, so you won't be tempted to put your back into a lift and risk injury.

The machine can use either standard or Olympic plates. The sleeve adapter for Olympic plates is sold separately. The machine weighs 98 pounds when fully assembled. The maximum you can lift is 200 pounds, plenty of load to satisfy most home gym enthusiasts.

For many users, the ability to take the system anywhere, set it up quickly, and get an intense full-body workout will be the biggest draw. In addition to the straps, handles, and carrying bag, you get a 35-page color book with all the exercise directions. TRX has a mobile app as well. It is free with purchase but includes optional paid features. With the app, you get real-time audio coaching, tutorials, a video library, workouts on-demand, personalized programs and more.

Those tutorials are a great thing because just looking at a TRX system can be overwhelming if you don't know where to start. At its foundation, TRX is a strength-building tool that uses straps and your body weight for resistance. Most of the moves will pull your core muscles in because you will need them for stability. The building blocks of all TRX exercises will be familiar to any gym user--they include squats, planks, lunges, and push/pull arm movements. From these starter moves, you can progress to a nearly unending collection of exercises.

TRX tests all its suspension systems and guarantees safety, providing you with up to 350 pounds of resistance. The best thing about the TRX, perhaps, is its simplicity. There are no weight plates, barbell collars, bars, pivot points or other moving parts to set up, tear down, and maintain when not in use. You can install the TRX in your workout room and leave it there forever, or you can tear it down, pack it in the carrying bag, and keep yourself in shape anywhere on the planet.