"DAD, HOW CAN I build muscle?" For the past few years I’ve been thinking about building a home gym, and every time I came close, something stopped me. I didn’t have the space. I didn’t have the money.

THERE ARE TWO kinds of garage gyms. One is a nominal gym in your home, the kind that has all the equipment you need to get a workout in—but also has shaky lighting, mismatched dumbbells, and the floor ...

If you have a compact space and still want a steady home workout setup, choosing the right equipment becomes even more critical. One item that often gets ignored is a bench, even though it can shape ...

Home fitness has changed dramatically in recent years. As routines shift and people look for more flexible ways to stay active, smart home gyms have stepped in—not just as convenient alternatives, but ...

Self editorial staff were not involved with the creation of this content. Strength training has always carried a certain intimidation factor. Rows of heavy plates, clunky machines, and routines that ...

Gym memberships are expensive, and not everyone has the time to pack in a workout in between work, school, and family. The next best thing is building your own capsule gym, whether you have a ...

Building a home gym can be more affordable than a yearly gym membership by utilizing sales. Key home gym essentials are currently on sale on Amazon ahead of its October Prime Day event. Deals include ...

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From adjustable dumbbells to mini-cardio machines to whole-body vibration plates, social media is flooded with equipment that looks amazing in 30-second videos. But after reviewing a range of these ...

Amazon Prime Day is a sales event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. An Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually after a $1.99 one-week trial. Sticking to a consistent workout ...

These impact-absorbing and sound-deadening gym flooring products are musts for a new home gym or when upgrading an exercise space. If you’re on a quest to build a home gym, start with the right ...