I built a home gym with exercise machines under $250 each

Feb 11, 2024

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Gyms across the country took a huge hit over the past two years. Now that things are somewhat back to normal, however, many of them have recovered. That being said, I got used to working out at home and I don’t plan on going back to the gym anytime soon. Why would I when I’m saving so much money? I found some of the best exercise machines that let me work out at home on the cheap. So long, monthly gym membership fees!

If you’re in the same boat and you’re looking for some great home gym equipment that won’t break the bank, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to show you some of the best exercise machines you can get for under $250 each.

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I really used to love going to the gym, and I’m definitely rooting for small independent gym owners. But there’s no way I’m personally going back to the gym anytime soon. I have saved so much money by purchasing my own home gym gear and cancelling my monthly gym membership.

Clearly, there are plenty of other people out there who are looking to do the same thing.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best exercise machines and workout gear that you can get without spending a fortune.

Like so many of you, I’ve turned to apps instead. Interactive fitness apps are more than enough to motivate me and they’re typically much less expensive than a gym membership. I love FightCamp, and you can check it out in our FightCamp review. There is also some other interactive workout gear that I use.

On top of that, I’ve spent the past year building my own home gym with all the exercise machines I need.

No, I didn’t spend thousands and thousands of dollars building a home gym in my basement. Not even close. Believe it or not, the figure is actually in the hundreds.

My new favorite piece of home gym equipment is the MAXPRO portable smart cable gym. It really is amazing. But even while it’s on sale with a discount, it’s still a bit expensive. Of course, you don’t have to spend anywhere near that much on awesome exercise machines.

Are you aware that you can get a really good flywheel-style exercise bike for just $113? Or how about a best-selling mechanical treadmill for only $158? You seriously won’t believe the kind of value you can find at Amazon if you know where to look.

Lucky for you, we’re going to show you exactly where to look.

Instead of paying $50 or $60 each month on a gym membership, why not get your own gear and watch it pay for itself in no time?

We offered readers two great examples above, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Other hot home gym deals on Amazon right now include a foldable exercise bike for $200, an electric treadmill for $249, and an elliptical trainer for just $139!

Check out Amazon’s exercise and fitness section for so much more home gym gear that’s surprisingly affordable. You can also scroll down to see five of the best exercise machines for people on a budget.

Go here to see this month’s best deals online!

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.