Choose with confidence

Adjustable vs fixed dumbbells compared on space, cost, speed of changing weight, durability and weight range, to help you choose for a home gym.

Barbells and plates explained: men's and women's Olympic bars, shaft diameter and knurling, standard vs Olympic plates, bumpers, iron and change plates.

How to choose a power rack or squat stand for a home gym: ceiling height, footprint, upright size, hole spacing, safeties, weight capacity and attachments.

Air, magnetic, water and hydraulic rowing machines compared on feel, noise, resistance range, footprint and price, so you can choose the right home rower.

How to choose a home treadmill: running deck size for walking or running, continuous motor rating, top speed and incline, folding designs, weight limits and space.

Foam rollers and massage guns compared on cost, coverage, intensity, portability and ease of use, to help you pick the right recovery tool.

How to floor a home gym: rubber stall mats, interlocking tiles, rolled rubber and foam, with thickness by use, lifting platforms and protecting concrete.