What are my fitness goals?

Start by identifying what you want to achieve in your home gym. It’s tempting to buy yourself a spinning bike and be done with it, but is it really the machine that will yield the most results? Probably not. If you’re looking to firm, tone, or build muscle, then you need to be looking at strength-training machines.

That doesn’t mean you should your nose up at cardiovascular machines – in fact, they are key to building a healthy fitness level, gaining stamina, and burning off excess fat. Cardiovascular machines, which are great for getting your heart-rate up, include treadmills, spinning bikes, normal exercise bikes, and elliptical trainers.

Power racks, multi-gyms, dumbbells, and barbells are all great for building muscle, toning, and firming as they are categorised