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And welcome to the 2023 SELF Home Fitness Awards!
Amanda K. Bailey
Were thrilled to share this years winning list with you.
(Or, at a minimum, donthate.)
Fitness equipment in 2023 looks a lot different than it used to.
And we considered itall.
Some of the items below provide a whole gym experience with just a few small pieces of equipment.
Pick and choose as you like; were just telling you what we found worthwhile.
What would they buy over and over again?
One downside worth pointing out, though, is its low 220-pound weight capacity.
It functions almost like a stair-stepper, with strides that are fairly short.
Its awesome for performing HIIT-based cardio, he says.
We love that it has a 400-pound weight capacity and costs well under $1,000.
Made 30% smaller and lighter than Hydrows standard model, its a perfect fit for smaller spaces.
I was closely watching the instructors form throughout, the tester sheepishly added, and they were excellent.
Eventually she worked her way up to very intense sessions on the machine.
An accompanying app provides exercise routines, tips, assessments, and more.
It has so many workouts to choose from that you will never get bored.
(Each dumbbell is adjustable from 5 to 52.5 pounds.)
We especially recommend them if youre sharing your home gym space with multiple exercisers at different fitness levels.
And of all the ones hes tried, the Rep Fitness pairs consistently come out on top.
Now he owns his own set and trains with them three-to-five times a week.
The rubber coating also comes in handy for anyone wary of doing damage to their floors.
I was introduced to this band by another plus size trainer, Leavell says.
Its perfect for at home workouts and really adds resistance.
Ive also used it with clients of varying fitness levels.
One tester put it best: Id definitely ditch my rubber ones for these.
Its a super-efficient cardioandstrength workout tied into one.
This Manduka mat uses a crosshatch texture to help it (and you) stay put.
Many gyms and studios dont consider thatbut your home setup can!
Delgado-Lugo uses the Big Mat for weight training, bodyweight workouts, and yoga flows.
So basically, this thing does it all.
really well, Delgado-Lugo says.
That means you could use it to make some moves more intense and other moves more accessible.
Notable features:The whole thing fits in a small mesh bag and weighs less than 2 pounds.
Theyre one of my favorite at-home or vacation workout tools.
Freeman notes that its weight limit of 350 pounds is higher than many of its competitors too.
She started my career in distance running and fell in love with weightlifting and powerlifting through CrossFit.
Asher Freeman(they/them) is an anti-oppressive personal trainer working under the banner of Nonnormative Body Club.
Shauna Harrison(she/her) is a self-proclaimed nerd, hip-hop head, jock, and yogi.
Lauren Leavell(she/her) is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor based in Philadelphia.
She works with folks of all ages and body types to make movement more accessible and fun.
Ilya also has six years of experience as an ACE-certified Medical Exercise Specialist.
They enjoy hiking, cooking, and creating personalized playlists for their loved ones.
