The cost is kept down by the lack of a touchscreen – instead you use your own tablet (or phone, at a push) to stream classes via an app. One small downside is that, unlike the Apex smart bike, it doesn’t have a USB charger to keep your device topped up while you cycle. And if you're hoping to find a progression of resistance bands that let you add more as you gain strength, you'll have to purchase these elsewhere, as Gonex doesn't currently make any add-ons for this gym. It also has fewer pieces to snap on and off, further lowering potential breakable components over prolonged use. This will be dictated by your personal fitness goals, but most home multi-gyms won’t offer the kind of resistance you’ll find in a commercial gym.

I particularly enjoyed the themed music rides, but there are plenty of others to choose from ranging from 15 minutes to an hour.

Space Gym is a low cost high performance flywheel trainer, designed to be safe and easy to use for everyone. Harness the latest in exercise technology, previously reserved for elite athletes and trainers, and experience isoinertial training at home with this lightweight, compact Space Gym. This multi-gym manages to offer up to 95kg of Power Rod resistance without a bulky, clanking weight stack in sight.

Fabric-covered resistance bands add extra protection and a detailed booklet helps you choose what muscles to push and gives useful pointers on proper form. Minor inconveniences aside, we love the versatility, portability, and included ideas and instructions of this less expensive home gym. Having said that, there is a fair amount of cable attachment swapping required to carry out the numerous exercises, which range from an incline bench press to powerful leg extension. Regarding safety and instruction, the Gonex and Gymwell included copious amounts of information on how to use their equipment effectively and safely. The seat is more comfortably padded than most bikes I tested, but the frame isn’t as sturdy, nor is the resistance as responsive.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Steve Brenner from Sellindge, is hoping his weight loss journey will encourage others to join his new gym in Folkestone The team is hoping the gym will be a “safe space” for members. It’s also reassuring to see that pivoting sections move on oil-impregnated brass bushings to ensure a smooth and fluid motion, requiring no further regular oiling or maintenance.

We also have a dedicated team of exercise professionals to help and assist you with all your health and fitness needs.Besides being a fun alternative to warm-ups, they're great for improving your general fitness, coordination and agility too. These cables are also more durable than any latex band, and since they're never under massive tension, you're not in danger of having one snap back at your face during a workout.