Build a Home Gym to Get Fitter and Stronger

Want to build a home gym you’ll love?

If you have $1,000 to spend on a home gym, here is what I would recommend doing after thousands of hours of research and testing.

In this video, my wife challenged me to build a home gym for under $1,000 in 24 hours. I explain exactly why I chose this equipment and share hints about what to look for for each bit of kit…

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The mission of Strong Home Gym is to make exercise affordable, enjoyable, and simple enough to fit into your busy lifestyle. 
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Who is behind this site?

Hey, I’m Mike, the founder of Strong Home Gym. I’m with Steve Hoyles who writes a ton of articles on this site in his 8,000 sq foot gym. He’s been a certified personal trainer for over 20 years now.

We provide heavily researched and informative guides to help you set up your own home gym with the equipment you actually need. There are multiple fitness experts, including gym owners, nutritionists, and decades of personal trainer experience on the team.
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Home Gym Equipment Recommendations

We have spent thousands of hours testing and comparing all kinds of gym equipment. Every piece of kit we recommend has been run through our strict criteria and we get our hands on as many of the items as possible.

Essentials

The equipment every home gym needs

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We have tried and compared hundreds of machines

Accessories

Compliment your workouts with the best wraps, sleeves, belts etc.