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 in Canada (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 Canada (2026): Olympic and Power Bars20 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 home gym machines in Canada (2026)All-in-one multi gyms and functional trainers for home, compared on ceiling height, footprint, weight stack, cable ratio, load ratings and warranty.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best Adjustable and Fixed Kettlebells Canada (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 heavy bags in Canada (2026)Hanging and free-standing punch bags for home boxing and kickboxing, compared on weight, height, mounting and fill, with joist and bracket safety tips.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best rowers in Canada (2026): home rowing machinesHome rowing machines compared: air, water, magnetic and folding rowers, with lengths, user limits and warranties, from Concept2 to NordicTrack.Updated 2026-11-09
- Best vibration plates Canada (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 in Canada (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
- Best weight benches in Canada (2026)Adjustable, FID, flat and folding weight benches for home gyms, compared on weight capacity, pad gap, back and seat positions, footprint and warranty.Updated 2026-11-09