Equipment
The array of gym equipment can be overwhelming when stepping into a gym and gyms can vary massively in their choice of equipment. Depending on your style of training, certain gyms just won't be suitable. We aim to list the most common equipment and track which gyms have what.
Check out our range of equipment below for more information.
Treadmill
A treadmill is a stationary exercise machine that simulates walking, jogging, or running. It offers adjustable speeds and inclines, allowing users to customize their workout intensity and simulate different terrains, making it ideal for indoor cardio training.
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Recumbent Bike
A recumbent bike is a type of stationary exercise bike with a laid-back reclining design, providing back support and reducing stress on the joints. It's great for low-impact cardiovascular workouts.
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Dumbbells
Dumbbells are small, handheld weights used for strength training. They come in various sizes and weights, allowing for a wide range of exercises targeting different muscle groups.
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Barbells
Barbells are long bars that can be loaded with varying amounts of weight, used for strength training exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, targeting multiple muscle groups.
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Smith Machine
The Smith Machine is a weight training equipment with a barbell fixed within steel rails, allowing for vertical or near-vertical movement. It's used for safely performing squats, presses, and other lifts.
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Sandbags
Sand bags are versatile, flexible weights filled with sand, used for functional fitness training. They challenge stability and strength, as their weight shifts during movements.
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Battle ropes
Battle ropes are heavy ropes anchored to a point, used for cardio and strength training. They are waved, slammed, or whipped in various patterns to engage and strengthen multiple muscle groups.
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Elliptical Trainer
Elliptical trainers, or cross trainers, are a popular type of cardio equipment found in gyms. They provide a low-impact cardiovascular workout, mimicking the running motion but reducing joint stress. Elliptical trainers are ideal for all fitness levels, offering a balanced upper and lower body workout.
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Rowing Machine
A rowing machine provides a full-body workout, simulating the action of watercraft rowing. It's effective for cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, especially in the back, arms, and legs.
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Leg Press Machine
The leg press machine targets the lower body, allowing users to build strength in their legs and glutes by pushing weights away from the body using their feet.
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Cable Crossover Machine
Cable machines feature adjustable cables and weights, offering a range of strength training exercises that target different muscle groups with fluid, controlled motions.
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Kettlebells
Kettlebells are versatile weights with a unique handle that allows for a variety of strength and conditioning exercises, enhancing muscular endurance, balance, and agility.
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Atlas Stones
Atlas Stones are heavy, spherical stones used in strength competitions, typically lifted and placed on a platform or thrown over a Yoke.
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Farmers
Farmers Walk Handles, also known as farmers carry handles, are a type of strength training equipment used for carrying heavy weights over a certain distance. Referred to as the Farmers Walk.
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Yoke
The Yoke is a weightlifting apparatus where a horizontal bar is carried across the shoulders, testing strength and stability.
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Log
A Log in weightlifting is a heavy, cylindrical implement used for overhead pressing exercises.
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Viking Press
The Viking Press is a strength apparatus where athletes press a weight overhead from a fixed pivot point.
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Duck Walk
Duck Walk implement enables the duck walk exercise which involves carrying a weight between the legs while walking, testing balance and lower body strength. It's named after the you waddle you make whilst performing the exercise!.
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Husafell Stones
Husafell Stones are large, flat stones carried in front of the body for distance or time, challenging grip and endurance.
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Sled
A Sled is a weight-bearing platform dragged or pushed along the ground, used for strength and conditioning.
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Prowler
The Prowler is a sled-like apparatus pushed on upright handles, primarily used for building lower body strength and cardiovascular fitness.
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Kegs
Kegs are used in strength training and competitions, filled with varying weights and used for lifting, carrying, or throwing.
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Safety Squat Bar (SSB)
The Safety Squat Bar (SSB) is a specialised barbell with padded shoulder and arm supports designed for squats.
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Axle Bar
An Axle Bar is a thick, solid steel bar used in weightlifting, often thicker than a standard barbell, challenging grip strength.
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Tyres
Tyres, particularly large tractor or truck tyres, are used in strength and fitness for flipping, striking with hammers, or jumping in and out, building strength and endurance.
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Stationary Bike
Stationary Bikes, also known as exercise bikes, are a staple in home and commercial gyms. These bikes provide an effective cardiovascular workout, simulating cycling without needing an outdoor space.
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Stepper
Stair Climbers, also known as Stair Steppers, is a cardiovascular exercise machine found in many gyms. They simulate the action of climbing stairs, providing an effective lower-body workout. Stair climbers are excellent for building endurance, strength in the lower body, and are a popular choice for cardio workouts due to their high calorie-burning potential.
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Hack squat
The Hack Squat Machine is a specialised piece of equipment designed for performing hack squats, a variation of the traditional squat exercise. It typically features a platform and a padded backrest at an angle, with shoulder pads to secure the user in place. This machine allows for a more controlled squat movement, focusing intensely on the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes and hamstrings.
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Medicine balls
Medicine Balls are weighted balls, typically the size of a basketball, used for strength training and functional fitness exercises. They come in various weights and sizes and can be made of rubber, leather, or vinyl. Medicine balls are versatile tools for enhancing core strength, coordination, balance, and overall conditioning.
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Monolift
The Monolift is a specialised weightlifting apparatus primarily used for heavy squats. It allows lifters to position themselves under the barbell and squat without walking the weight out of the rack. It is particularly beneficial for heavy lifting, as it enables the athlete to conserve energy and maintain better form from the start of the lift.
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Monster Dumbbells
Monster Dumbbells, often seen in strongman competitions, are significantly larger and heavier than standard dumbbells. They are typically used for single-arm pressing movements and require a high degree of strength, balance, and coordination. Due to their size and weight, Monster Dumbbells provide a unique challenge, even for experienced lifters.
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Circus Dumbbells
Circus Dumbbells are specialised pieces of equipment predominantly used in strongman competitions. They are characterised by their oversized, often globe-shaped ends and thick handles, making them more challenging to balance and lift than regular dumbbells. Circus Dumbbells are used for testing grip strength, shoulder power, and overall upper-body control.
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Power Cages/Power Racks
Power Cages, also known as power racks or squat cages, are versatile pieces of strength training equipment. They consist of a steel frame with adjustable bars and hooks, allowing for various exercises, including squats, bench presses, and pull-ups. Power Cages are prized for their safety features, making them ideal for heavy lifting without a spotter.
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