Gym Equipment Buying Guides

TL;DR: Key Takeaways For HIIT & Fat Loss: Air rowers provide an unlimited resistance ceiling. The harder you pull, the more calories you burn, making them ideal for interval sprints. For CrossFit & Competitive Benchmarking: A standard air rower with an industry-accepted monitor (like the Concept2 RowErg) is mandatory for accurate pace tracking and benchmark tests. For Low-Impact Recovery & Zone 2 Cardio: Magnetic and fluid (water) rowers offer smooth, constant tension without resistance spikes, protecting joints during long steady-state workouts. For Power & Strength-Endurance: Hybrid rowers combine dynamic air... Read More

Rowing machines have earned a permanent spot on almost every gym floor. Whether you are outfitting a large commercial gym or building a home setup in your garage, a good rower delivers a full-body, low-impact workout that few other cardio machines can match. When it comes to finding the right rower, it can be hard to get lost in the specifications. Air rower? Magnetic? Hybrid? Figuring out what’s right for you comes down to your training style and your environment. At FitKit, we are here to help you understand what... Read More

If you know what a Concept2 Rower is, you are probably booked in for a HYROX or CrossFit session and are sore from your last toes-to-bar workout. Alternatively, you’re a gym owner or floor manager looking for more information about the famous Concept2 model. At FitKit UK, we are one of the UK’s largest gym equipment stockists and have plenty of knowledge about cardio and strength equipment. In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Concept2 rower. We’ll cover everything from cost to maintenance, plus handy... Read More

Whether you are converting a spare bedroom into a personal fitness space or squeezing a performance zone into a high-rent boutique studio, the challenge is always the same: the spatial puzzle. You want the freedom of a full commercial gym, but you’re working with the footprint of a garden shed. The common mistake is trying to replicate a traditional gym layout with single-use machines that fill up your entire floor space. To build a truly elite training environment in a tight spot, you need to shift your focus from size... Read More

Scrolling through social media, it is easy to feel that a high-quality home gym requires a garage the size of a hangar and a budget to match, but that simply isn’t the case.  You do not need to sacrifice quality for cost, nor do you need to settle for cheap, flimsy gear. By prioritising the right essentials—specifically durability, versatility, and smart refurbished finds—you can build a serious training facility for under £1000.  In this guide, we break down exactly how to allocate that budget to build a gym that fits... Read More

If you are looking for functional fitness equipment that fits in your home, doesn’t cost a fortune, and actually prepares your body for real-life activities, you don’t need a warehouse full of gear. A study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that functional training led to a 58% greater increase in strength compared to using fixed gym machines. To help you cut through the noise, we have curated the top 3 beginner-friendly sets that offer the most versatility for your money. These picks are perfect for anyone... Read More

Should you buy a Recumbent Bike? This post helps you definitively decide if this comfortable, low-impact option is the perfect fit for your unique fitness journey and needs.

In the market for a recumbent bike for your home gym? Check out our top 6 recumbent bikes based on specific goals.