Luckily, we've put together this guide to help you choose the best products that should go into your home gym. First, let's look at the benefits of having a home gym.
Benefits of a home gym
The benefits of a home gym may seem obvious, but some may not realise how beneficial they are to have . Here are just four reasons to install a gym in your home:
Privacy
Some people can be self-conscious when working out, or they may not want to be surrounded by people. Having a home gym gives you the option for your workout to be as social or as solitary as you want it to be.
Tailored to you
All your home gym equipment will be suited to your needs and requirements. You get to choose every single item that goes into it and tailor it to your specific workout schedule.
Cost-efficient
Having a home gym will cut the cost of working out overall. By investing in the beginning, you will be making it cheaper for yourself later as you don't have to pay the costly gym fees.
Convenient
Having a home gym is convenient overall as you can go no matter the time and are not restricted to business hours. It allows you more freedom with time, equipment, and workouts.
How to save money on your home gym
Buying all the equipment necessary for a home gym can be costly, and before you know it, you'll have spent thousands of euros on products just to kit it out properly. There is no hard and fast rule of which items you do or don't need, but it is best to keep in mind what you are looking for.
The best way to save money on kitting out your home gym is by searching for bundles. Purchasing bundles will cut the cost of building your home gym and will get you kitted out in no time. Here are just a few of our favourite bundles to choose from.
The essentials for your home gym
Our Top Picks
50kg Weight Sets
The core weight sets are the primary weight products you should have in your home gym.
50kg | Cast Iron Discs and Barbell
The 50kg core weight set comes with a 7ft Olympic barbell (20kg), a pair of spring collars, and 30kg cast iron tri-grip plates.
The tri-grip plates are designed to replicate 'old school steel', like what was used worldwide before rubber became the most popular. The grips on them allow you to change between traditional barbell workouts or to use them as a weight on their own.
Hit Fitness 50kg Core Weight Set | Radial Plates and Barbell
Also delivering a total weight of 50kg, this set features one pair of 5kg and one pair of 10kg rubber radial tri-grip plates.
These radial Olympic weight plates have been designed specifically for performing a large variety of barbell exercises and exercises which do not require barbells, such as plate raises, which take advantage of the gripping options during a gym workout.
80kg Weight Sets
Hit Fitness 80kg Black Bumper Plates Core Weight Set
Stepping into the heavier categories, this Hit Fitness Black Rubber Bumper Plates are Olympic weightlifting plates (sold singly) 100% rubber. This allows heavy loads to be dropped safely onto platforms and gym floors without causing damage to flooring and reducing the amount of bouncing that occurs the following impact.
Hit Fitness 80kg Coloured Bumper Plates Core Weight Set
Coloured Rubber Bumper Plates are colour coded for easy identification, offering an experience that is closer to a commercial gym.
80kg | Cast Iron Discs and Barbell
The 80kg core weight set comes with a 7ft Olympic barbell (20kg), a pair of spring collars, and 60kg cast iron tri-grip plates.
The tri-grip plates are designed to replicate 'old school steel', like what was used worldwide before rubber became the most popular. The grips on them allow you to change between traditional barbell workouts or to use them as a weight on their own.
120kg Weight Sets
Performance weight sets are for those looking to further their strength training.
Hit Fitness 120kg Black Bumper Plates Athletic Weight Set
Hit Fitness Black Rubber Bumper Plates are Olympic weightlifting plates (sold singly) that are used primarily for resistance, fitness, strength, circuit, and hypertrophy training. HIT FITNESS bumper plates are made of 100% rubber. This allows heavy loads to be dropped safely onto platforms and gym floors without causing damage to flooring and reducing the amount of bouncing that occurs the following impact.
Hit Fitness 120kg Coloured Bumper Plates Core Weight Set
At the heart of this bundle is the HIT Fitness Adjustable Squat Rack, offering versatility and space-saving design for traditional compound movements. With a maximum weight capacity of 150 kg and adjustable width and height, it's ideal for various workout routines.
Complementing the squat rack is the SB42 Utility Bench by HIT FITNESS, providing five adjustable positions for incline, decline, and flat bench exercises. Its durable construction ensures stability and comfort during intense workouts.
Included are HIT Fitness Olympic Weight Plates, crafted for Olympic weightlifting and offering safety and durability. These plates protect your floors and equipment while allowing for heavy lifts due to the rubber.
Hit Fitness 120kg Performance Weight Set | Cast Iron Discs and Barbell
The 120kg core weight set comes with a 7ft Olympic barbell (20kg), a pair of spring collars, and 100kg cast iron tri-grip plates.
The tri-grip plates are designed to replicate 'old school steel', like what was used worldwide before rubber became the most popular. The grips on them allow you to change between traditional barbell workouts or to use them as a weight on their own.
Squat Rack Home Gym Kits
Hit Fitness Weightlifting Starter Set | 80kg
Make no mistake! Despite its name, the Hit Fitness Weightlifting Starter Set | 80kg is a complete home gym package that is suitable for both beginners and experienced lifters. This set provides all the essential equipment you need for a well-rounded strength training routine at home.
Built for Growth:
The Hit Fitness Weightlifting Starter Set is designed to "grow" with you. As your strength increases, the robust equipment can handle additional weight, making it a long-term investment in your fitness journey. The squat rack, bench and barbell are built to support heavy loads (check specs below), ensuring that your workout routine can evolve over time.
Hit Fitness Core Pack 80kg | Essential Rack - Bench - Weight Plates
The 50kg core weight set comes with a 7ft Olympic barbell (20kg), a pair of spring collars, and 30kg rubber radial tri-grip plates.
These radial Olympic weight plates have been designed specifically for performing a large variety of barbell exercises and exercises which do not require barbells, such as plate raises, which take advantage of the gripping options during a gym workout.
Hit Fitness Ultimate Power Station
The set’s freestanding squat stands allow users to perform squats, presses, and other barbell movements safely. The included 7ft Olympic barbell (20 kg) provides a familiar setup for standard weightlifting exercises.
For support during presses and seated movements, the SB42 Deluxe Utility Weight Bench offers multiple adjustable positions and high-density padding, helping users maintain stability and comfort throughout different lifts.
The range of rubber bumper and radial plates allows for gradual progression and varied workout intensity. Plates from 1.25 kg up to 15 kg make this set adaptable for strength development, technique work, or rehabilitation routines. The neck and hip thrust pad adds comfort for hip thrusts and barbell squats, and spring collars are included for secure plate loading.
Athletic Home Gym Kits
The Athletic home gym kits are for those looking for more serious training and have enough room for a full rack in their home gym.
Hit Fitness 80kg F100 Rack │Radial Plates
The 80kg F100 rack kit comes with an F100 power rack, a 7ft Olympic barbell (20kg), a pair of spring collars, and 60kg radial plates.
The F100 power rack is ideal for a home gym. This rack comes with two adjustable safety bars and spotter arms, and a pull-up bar making it extremely useful. The rubber radial plates have a tri-grip, giving added versatility to perform exercises such as plate raises. The barbell is of Olympic standard and is a must for anyone serious about strength training.
This bundle can be purchased with or without a workout bench
Hit Fitness 160kg F200 Rack │ Coloured Bumper Plates
The 160kg F200 rack kit features a 60mm F200 frame, 7ft Olympic barbell (20kg), a pair of spring collars, 140kg coloured bumper plates.
The F200 frame offers a wide variety of resistance exercises, including shrugs, squats, chin-ups, lunges, and rack pulls. The rack comes with safety bars, spotter arms, and a pull-up bar. The coloured rubber bumper plates are perfect for deadlifts as they will not damage the gym floor when safely dropping the bar and plates. The rubber has very little bounce to them for added safety.
This bundle can be purchased with or without a workout bench
Other Bundles
Don't want a rack or barbell and weight set? Well then, here are a few other bundles to choose from:
Hit Fitness Neoprene Dumbbells │ Full Range
This range of neoprene dumbbells goes from 0.5kg up to 10kg, giving you a complete set. All are colour coded and great to have in your home gym. As they are hexagonal, they are ideal for exercises such as dumbbell push-up.
Hit Fitness Intermediate Cast Iron Kettlebell Set│ 8kg, 10kg, 12kg
Kettlebells are a necessity for your home gym. Like the dumbbell, they are great for various exercises, but unlike the dumbbell, the weight is distributed unevenly, which works out a different muscles.
Want to know more about creating the perfect home gym? Why not check out our blog on 8 lesser-known tips for creating the perfect home gym.
