Multi gyms, specialized pieces of equipment like the total gym, and highly customizable weight benches have revolutionised home fitness. You can get the resistance, the strength training and the specialized exercise help of an entire gymnasium, in just a little corner of your garage. Multi gyms are a great buy – if you get the right one. Today we help you out with a buying guide for multi gyms.
Basic multi gym models
Basic models of multi gym start from several hundred dollars – pretty good value compared to many gym memberships. If you only want the unit for simple exercises, and have checked on the quality of the construction, basic multi gyms can be a great buy.
Modular workstations
There might be only so many ways to squeeze different exercises into a 2m x 1m space – but if you choose a multi gym with modular interchangeable workstations, you’ll get even better flexibility in your home workouts. Look for models that give you a choice of modular stations, depending on what your favourite exercises are.
Logical placement
See if you can get a trial run in your home, and check out the ‘flow’ of your multi gym.
Don’t be tricked!
Some manufacturers list weight sin pounds, some in kilos. Many buyers have read the description too hastily and got a much lighter weight stack than they were expecting with their multi gym.