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- Best home gym Body-Solid EXM1500S *Est. $950
- Dual-stack home gym BodyCraft X2 Family Xpress *Est. $3500
- Home gym without weight plates Bio Force 1.7 *Est. $900
- Budget home gym for beginners Weider Total Body Works 5000 *Est. $175
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Best home gym
- Excellent value
- Sturdy construction
- Lifetime warranty
- May not be enough weight for serious lifters
- Frustrating assembly process
- No leg press
You can spend thousands of dollars on a home gym, but reviewers say the affordable Body-Solid EXM1500S is a great value. The Body-Solid home gym includes one 160-pound weight stack, plus equipment for moves like chest presses, bicep curls, leg extensions, cable crossovers, ab crunches, seated rows and more. Reviewers say this gym is sturdy and durable, and the weights move smoothly, with consistent resistance. The Body-Solid gym's footprint is relatively small, according to reviews, so it's a good choice for those with limited living space. The EXM1500S home gym comes with a lifetime warranty, and Body-Solid earns a number of compliments for its excellent customer service. However, nearly every reviewer acknowledges that the assembly process for this gym is horribly frustrating; it takes between four and six hours on average. Most reviewers are satisfied with the workout provided by the Body-Solid EXM1500S, but advanced lifters may want to look for a double-stack home gym. The BodyCraft X2 Family Xpress (*Est. $3,500) is a well-reviewed choice, and it includes a pair of 200-pound weight stacks as well as a leg press.
The Body-Solid EXM1500S home gym is reviewed at a number of fitness websites, but most of these reviews are anonymous and make it hard to determine who is behind the analysis. As a result, user reviews are the most valuable source of information on this home gym. Amazon.com, Epinions.com and Buzzillions.com all have some reviews posted for this model.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
The Body-Solid EXM1500S gets a 4.5-star average overall rating from nearly 30 reviewers posting at Amazon.com. Users say the gym is sturdy and solid, and they're impressed with the value and range of exercises. However, assembly is a pain -- taking between four and six hours, according to reviews.
Review: Body Solid EXM1500S Single Stack Home Gym, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. MadeMan.com
MadeMan.com, a men's-interest website, picks the Body-Solid EXM1500S as one of the top five home gyms. Editors say it has enough weight for most users, and the gym's pulley system will help you work different muscle groups.
Review: 5 Best Home Gym Machines, Aric Mitchell, April 17, 2010
3. Exercise Equipment Expert.com
Bret Spottke, a certified personal trainer, reviews a number of exercise machines, including the Body-Solid EXM1500S. Spottke recommends the Body-Solid home gym, saying it's versatile and durable, plus it won't take up too much space.
Review: Body Solid EXM 1500S Home Gym Review, Bret Spottke, Not Dated
4. Epinions.com
Only seven owners review the Body-Solid EXM1500s home gym at Epinions.com as of this writing, but it receives above-average ratings. Although most of the reviews are several years old, users praise the Body-Solid home gym's value proposition and construction quality. Some advanced exercisers think the 160-pound weight stack is too light, though.
Review: Body Solid EXM1500S Multi-Station Gym, Contributors to Epinions.com
The Body-Solid EXM1500S receives an average overall rating of 4.8 stars (out of 5) from nearly 10 reviewers at Buzzillions.com. Owners are very pleased with their workouts using the EXM1500S home gym, and several praise Body-Solid's customer service. As seen in some other reviews, a few owners complain about assembly, however.
Review: Body Solid EXM 1500 Home Gym, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
ConsumerGuide.com has a relatively lengthy review of the Body-Solid EXM1500s, but there's no indication that editors have tested the gym firsthand. Editors are impressed with the lifetime warranty, numerous exercise stations and smooth operation.
Review: Body Solid Home Gym EXM1500S, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, Nov. 2, 2006
There's no information on who is behind the TrainerSecrets.com website, so it's best to take this review with a grain of salt. Editors say the Body-Solid EXM1500S is recommended and one of the best home gyms in its price range; the only drawback of note is the lack of a leg press station.
Review: Body Solid EXM 1500 Gym Review, Editors of TrainerSecrets.com
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