Craigslist

A good place to start is to look in the Sporting section of Craigslist and do a search for the type of equipment you want.  Often times this will be used equipment, but on a budget, that’s the best way to go.  You can also find “As Seen on TV” stuff for cheap, like the Bowflex Revolution, and other TV fitness products. Often times too, you may be able to haggle the price down a little bit, and get it for even cheaper.

Garage Sales

Another great place to find good deals on home gym equipment is to go to garage sales.  Many people only use their gym equipment for a short time after purchasing and, although it may be a bit dated,  it will as many times as not be in “like new” condition.  They’ve finally decided it’s just taking up space and are usually motivated to sell it..

Check with Your Local Gym

If you look for small gyms and even the franchise gyms, you can ask them what they do with their old equipment.  Often times the equipment is still in great shape, they just want brand new stuff for their members.  Although it will most likely have seen more use then the equipment you’d see in garage sales or Craigslist it will be commercial grade equipment and made for heavier use.

Those are 3 great options to be able to be able to find some budget gym equipment to be able to put into your home gym.  Now, you just need to get the equipment and start working out!
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