Best home gym equipment UK 2026: dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, benches and rowers

Turn the dials at each end and the SelectTech picks up the plates you need, from 2kg to 24kg in 15 steps, so one dumbbell does the job of a whole rack. The plates have a moulded coating to reduce clanging, which helps in flats.

This listing is for one dumbbell, so buy two for a pair. It's sold by Amazon and showed only a few left when I checked.

A traditional pair of bars with plates you add and remove, held on by spinlock collars. The 30kg set comes with 16 plates in four sizes (2.5kg, 2kg, 1.5kg and 1.25kg), two bars with knurled handles and the collars. The plates are cement-filled with a plastic coating.

Changing weight takes longer than with the Bowflex, but you get a pair and can choose the set size on the listing. It's sold by Yaheetech UK.

A pair of fixed dumbbells with a cast iron core and a soft coating, a hexagonal shape that stops them rolling, and the weight printed on each end. The listing offers several weights; check the weight you pick before you order.

Light fixed dumbbells are handy for quick sessions, warm-ups and following online classes. It's sold by Amazon.

A powder-coated cast iron kettlebell with a flat base and the weight marked in kg and lb. Mirafit lists sizes from 4kg to 32kg, with the 16kg bell measuring 23.5cm tall and 20cm wide with a 3.5cm handle.

If you're new to kettlebells, start light and learn the swing from a qualified coach or a reputable video before you go heavier. It's sold by SDE Online. The Yes4All powder-coated kettlebell (B075JBJ45L), sold by Amazon, is a good alternative.

Three colour-coded flat bands, each 1.5m long, in TheraBand's three lightest resistance levels. They're widely used by physiotherapists and are good for gentle strength work, stretching and Pilates. The set weighs about 160g, so it fits in a drawer or a suitcase.

They're made from natural rubber latex, so avoid them if you have a latex allergy. It's sold by First4Health.

Mirafit lists six backrest positions and four seat positions, a 7 × 5cm steel frame, 6cm padding and a 260kg total capacity. It has a handle and wheels so you can move it out of the way.

It's 127cm long and 60cm wide, and the backrest stands up to 120cm high at its steepest. You'll need spanners to assemble it. It's sold by SDE Online.

The rowing machine you'll find in most UK gyms. Concept2 lists a 244 × 61cm footprint (allow 274 × 122cm in use), a 227kg maximum user weight, a 36cm seat height on the standard legs and a PM5 monitor that shows comparable data for every session. It splits into two pieces and has wheels for storage.

Rowing is low-impact and works the legs, back and arms together. It's sold by Amazon, and Concept2 gives a five-year frame warranty.

Magnetic resistance is quieter than air or water, which suits flats and early mornings. JLL lists 16 resistance levels, a folding rail with wheels, a tablet and bottle holder, and Bluetooth for the free SunnyFit app with guided workouts.

It folds away when you're done, which a full-size air rower doesn't. It's sold by JLL Fitness Ltd and showed limited stock when I checked.

A thick 15mm foam mat, 183cm long and 60cm wide, with straps to keep it rolled up. The extra thickness is comfortable for kneeling and lying exercises on hard floors, and it protects the floor under light weights.

Thick mats are softer than yoga mats, so they're less stable for standing balance poses. It's sold by SDE Online, in black or orange.

A bar that wedges into a door frame without screws. Sportneer gives a maximum load of 135kg and says it fits frames 75cm to 94cm wide. It isn't suitable for glass, carved or hollow frames, or frames with cracks.

Measure your door frame before you order, and check the bar is secure before every use, as the fit can loosen over time. It's sold by Ohuhu & Sportneer Official and dispatched by Amazon.