So I’ve finally decided to transform my living room into a bona fide gym—because apparently sweating in front of a TV just isn’t enough these days. I’ve read that “best quality gym equipment” is out there somewhere, and I’m all ears (and also alarm bells, because nothing screams “luxury workout” like a cardboard treadmill from the bargain bin).
Now, does anyone have recommendations for gear that actually doesn’t look like it was salvaged from a Renaissance fair prop department? I need something that means business: equipment that won’t collapse during a workout, won’t sound like a dying robot at the gym, and—most importantly—won’t bankrupt me faster than my New Year’s resolutions disappear.
In other words, I’m searching for gym gear that’s both high-quality and possibly capable of withstanding the constant abuse of my “dedicated” workout style (read: dramatic sweating and heavy sighing on the bench press). Any suggestions welcome before I resort to the ever-popular method of buying the “slightly used” treadmill that’s been reimagined as a modern art piece.