Which Home Gym Machine Is Right for Me?
Answer five quick questions about your goals, space, noise, budget and joints, and get a recommendation for the right home cardio or strength kit.
How the quiz works
Each answer adds or removes points for seven types of kit: exercise bikes, cross trainers, treadmills, walking pads, rowing machines, mini steppers and strength equipment. For example, an upstairs flat and a need for quiet push treadmills down and bikes and steppers up, while knee problems favour bikes and cross trainers.
It’s a starting point, not a prescription. The best machine is the one you’ll enjoy using regularly.
Compare every option
- Exercise bikes: quiet, compact, low impact
- Cross trainers: full body, low impact
- Treadmills: walking and running
- Rowing machines: full body, folds away
- Steppers: the smallest option
- Home gym: strength training
Frequently asked questions
What is the best home gym machine for weight loss?
The one you’ll use most often. Exercise bikes, cross trainers and rowing machines all burn plenty of calories with low impact, which makes it easier to train regularly.
What’s the best cardio machine for a small flat?
An exercise bike with magnetic resistance or a mini stepper. Both are compact and quiet, and neither sends footfall noise through the floor like a treadmill.