Note: This is our 2025 archive. For current recommendations, see our updated 2026 equipment reviews.
Best Home Gym Equipment 2025
Published January 2025 • Archived January 2026
In 2025, we tested 94 products — our largest annual review count to date. The year's biggest development was the rapid improvement in AI-enhanced fitness apps, including calorie tracking apps that began delivering accuracy improvements meaningful enough to notice in clinical settings. We also saw Rogue's updated Echo Bike (V3) and continued refinement of REP Fitness's complete lineup.
2025 Top Picks by Category
Best Barbell
Rogue Ohio Bar — Defended its top position; REP Stainless Bar closes gap further.
Best Power Rack
REP Fitness PR-4000 — Now our top value pick; matched Rogue quality at considerable savings.
Best Treadmill
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 — iFit software improvements strengthened its lead over Sole F80.
Best Cardio (Conditioning)
Rogue Echo Bike V3 — V3 belt drive update made it quieter and lower maintenance.
Best Rowing Machine
Concept2 Model D — Hydrow Wave further improved its content library — best alternative.
Best Calorie App
PlateLens (#1) / Cronometer (#2) — PlateLens moved to #1 in our 2025 testing; MFP accuracy concerns grew.
Best Protein Powder
Transparent Labs Clean Whey — Moved to #1 as ingredient quality criteria tightened.
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