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Help me pick an All-in-One Home Gym
Posted on 10/1/25 at 11:32 am
Posted on 10/1/25 at 11:32 am
My fiance' and I have recently moved in together and have less free time, due to us having a much longer commute for work. We also don't have easy access to a gym where we live and would like to be able to exercise at home.
Currently, we have an extra bedroom that I use as an office that has enough space for a compact home gym. I've looked around at options and have narrowed it down to these three choices.
AEKE Smart Home Gym
Speediance Gym Monster 2
Bowflex Revolution Home Gym
I realize a dedicated bench, dumbells, squat rack would be "better", but we do not have room in our current situation and we are past our "get ripped" phase and are only looking to "feel good and look good naked".
Opinions and/or experiences with these machines is welcomed. Thanks.
Currently, we have an extra bedroom that I use as an office that has enough space for a compact home gym. I've looked around at options and have narrowed it down to these three choices.
AEKE Smart Home Gym
Speediance Gym Monster 2
Bowflex Revolution Home Gym
I realize a dedicated bench, dumbells, squat rack would be "better", but we do not have room in our current situation and we are past our "get ripped" phase and are only looking to "feel good and look good naked".
Opinions and/or experiences with these machines is welcomed. Thanks.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 11:34 am
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Posted on 10/1/25 at 11:41 am to Salamander_Wilson
I don't have any experience with any of those but they all seem gimmicky to me. Regarding the speediance one, it's fun when you go to a website and it's not immediately evident how much it cost. That's how you know it's expensive.
I know it's not what you asked, but this is what I have at home. It costs a fraction of those
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I actually have TRX straps that I prefer over the rings for most exercises, but the rings are needed for dips. If I could only have one, it would be rings for that reason
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Pick a weight that suits you.
I know it's not what you asked, but this is what I have at home. It costs a fraction of those
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I actually have TRX straps that I prefer over the rings for most exercises, but the rings are needed for dips. If I could only have one, it would be rings for that reason
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Pick a weight that suits you.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 11:44 am
Posted on 10/1/25 at 11:49 am to cajuns td
Thanks for the input.
I'd be fine with what you have there if it were solely up to me. However, I'm trying to stay on the path to marriage so I have to take her opinion into account as well.
I'd be fine with what you have there if it were solely up to me. However, I'm trying to stay on the path to marriage so I have to take her opinion into account as well.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 11:56 am to Salamander_Wilson
If you're going for a smart gym, Tonal is a great option. They usually run some $1000 off deals in the next few weeks as it creeps closer to Christmas.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:10 pm to Oates Mustache
We looked at Tonal and decided against it solely because of it's subscription based model and the fact that it cannot be moved once installed (except by professionals).
We don't want to pay that much for a machine and not be able to use it unless we pay a yearly fee for the service.
We don't want to pay that much for a machine and not be able to use it unless we pay a yearly fee for the service.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 12:18 pm to Salamander_Wilson
What about OxeFit? I don't think that one has a subscription but maybe look into it. It does have a larger footprint though.
And if you're not wanting to go the smart gym route, you really can't go wrong with Power TEC. They make some great, low footprint total gyms.
And if you're not wanting to go the smart gym route, you really can't go wrong with Power TEC. They make some great, low footprint total gyms.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 10/1/25 at 4:11 pm to Salamander_Wilson
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Tonal and decided against it solely because of it's subscription based model
I forgot to add this, but I believe both machines can be used without the subscription, but you miss out on the pre-configured programs and some data tracking. But they would fully operate as a standalone gym.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:29 pm to Salamander_Wilson
DBs, KBs and a flat bench are all you need and don’t take up much space. Consider it if you’re serious about fitness. And get a Concept2 rower.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 10/2/25 at 3:32 am to DR93Berlin
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DBs, KBs and a flat bench are all you need and don’t take up much space
This is what I would suggest as well. I have a long commute and with 3 kids, and there isn’t a lot of free time. We have an adjustable bench, set of 5-50lb dumbbells and a few kb’s, and that has worked well. We actually have this in our bedroom, so that makes it hard to get a workout in the early morning, but it doesn’t take up a lot of space.
There are exercises that I can’t do, and do wish I had a bar to add more weights for squat, deadlift, bench; however, with a good mix of exercises this setup gets it done for us.
It’s also a great start if you did add a rack and bar later on.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 11:40 am to DR93Berlin
if you really cant do DBs, KBs or a rack I would do total or even better the beyond power voltra
Posted on 10/2/25 at 11:57 am to lsu777
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if you really cant do DBs, KBs or a rack I would do total or even better the beyond power voltra
Not the giant standing up iphone?
Posted on 10/3/25 at 11:00 pm to Salamander_Wilson
I’m just getting into kettlebell, but I think you can do enough with one or two to get fit and strong. I bought an adjustable one similar to the pic off Amazon (Kettlebell Kings). It is great so far. Adjusts from 12 to 32 kg. Why would anyone need more?
Posted on 10/4/25 at 5:35 am to Salamander_Wilson
Posted on 10/5/25 at 7:21 pm to Salamander_Wilson
Tonal is excellent
Posted on 10/5/25 at 10:36 pm to Salamander_Wilson
Those systems are not enough.
If you have to do home gym dont even buy any of that. Just buy a pull up bar and P90X and go old school.
If you have to do home gym dont even buy any of that. Just buy a pull up bar and P90X and go old school.
Posted on 10/27/25 at 12:51 pm to Salamander_Wilson
Have you considered just a regular functional trainer and bench? While its obviously not the same as using free weights, you could do anything you want with this setup and it fits the type of workouts your fiancé and yourself are looking to do.
Rep Fitness Arcadia Max
Rep Fitness Adjustable Bench
Rep Fitness Arcadia Max
Rep Fitness Adjustable Bench
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