How Much Space Do You Need for a Home Gym?
How much space a home gym needs: floor and ceiling measurements for power racks, treadmills, rowers and bikes, plus layouts for small rooms and garages.
Pick the treadmill, rower or rack you will actually use for years.
Straight answers, side-by-side specs and the trade-offs that matter, so you can buy once and buy right.
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Bowflex SelectTech vs PowerBlock: Which Should You Buy?
Bowflex SelectTech 552 and 1090 vs PowerBlock Elite EXP: adjustment, shape, durability and expandability compared to help you pick the right pair.
Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Should You Buy?
Elliptical vs treadmill for home: impact, calorie burn, space and noise compared, with picks like the NordicTrack 1750, Sole F80 and Sole E35.
Best Home Gym Flooring (2026)
The best home gym flooring, from 3/4-inch DWC stall mats and Rubber-Cal Eco-Sport tiles to thick lifting tiles and the Titan deadlift platform.
Best Adjustable Dumbbells (2026)
The best adjustable dumbbells for home gyms, from NÜOBELL and Bowflex SelectTech to the expandable PowerBlock Elite EXP and steel Ironmaster.
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