Buying guides
Buy the right kit, first time
What to look for, what to skip, and the best picks at every budget.
- Best Adjustable Dumbbells Australia (2026)The best adjustable dumbbells for home gyms: BowFlex, PowerBlock, REP and local brands compared on maximum weight, step size, mechanism and warranty.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Barbells Australia (2026): Local Stock and Prices20 kg Olympic, power and multi-purpose barbells compared on tensile strength, sleeves, knurl and warranty, with local makers and prices for each country.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best cheap treadmills Australia (2026): budget picksBudget treadmills and walking pads compared: which cheap picks can run, fold and take your weight, with speeds, incline and belt sizes for each market.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best cross trainers Australia (2026)Home cross trainers and ellipticals compared on stride length, resistance levels, user limits, footprint and warranties in the UK, US and Australia.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Kettlebells Australia (2026)Cast iron, competition and adjustable kettlebells compared on weight range, material and handle size, plus how a kettlebell differs from a dumbbell.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best rowing machines Australia (2026)Home rowing machines compared: air, water, magnetic and folding rowers, with lengths, user limits and warranties, from Concept2 to NordicTrack.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best treadmills Australia (2026): home, folding, inclineHome treadmills compared for running and walking: top speed, incline, motor, user limits and folding, from NordicTrack, Horizon and Lifespan, by market.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best vibration plates Australia (2026)Home vibration plates compared on vibration type, frequency, user limit and size, plus what research does and doesn't show and who should avoid them.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best walking pads Australia (2026): under deskWalking pads compared for desks and small homes: belt length, user limits, incline, handlebars and folding, from WalkingPad and UREVO, by market.Updated 2026-11-09