Commercial Exercise Bike Buying Guide: Upright, Recumbent, or Indoor Cycle? If you only have room for one type of commercial exercise bike, buy indoor cycles for the studio crowd and uprights for the cardio floor. Recumbents are the third machine you add once you serve older members or rehab users. In practice, most commercial facilities […]
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Commercial Kettlebells Buying Guide: Cast Iron, Urethane, or Competition? If you are stocking a commercial gym, the default answer for commercial kettlebells is a full cast iron set in 4 kg (or 5 lb) increments. Cast iron survives drops, costs the least per pound, and covers general members from their first swing to advanced cleans. […]
Gym Equipment Shipping Guide: Containers, Freight Costs, and Customs for Importers The price of the machines is only half the story, and importers who learn this the hard way learn it at the port. A container of gym equipment from China can cost $2,000 to $6,000 in freight alone depending on the season, and the […]
Commercial Rowing Machine Buying Guide: Air vs Magnetic vs Water Resistance The first question gym owners ask about rowing machines is which resistance type to buy, and it is the wrong question to start with. Air, magnetic, and water rowers all give members a good workout, and all three sell in commercial settings. The questions […]
How Much Does a Commercial Squat Rack Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide) A commercial squat rack costs roughly $2,000 to $6,000 new from a reputable supplier, depending on the type, steel gauge, and attachments. A heavy-duty power rack built for a public gym floor usually lands in the $3,000–$5,000 range, while a basic squat stand for […]
How to Buy Gym Equipment from China: A Factory-Direct Guide for Gym Owners and Importers Yes, you can buy gym equipment from China directly, and for most commercial gym owners and importers it’s the difference between a workable budget and a great one. We run a factory that builds this stuff, so here’s the honest […]