Buying guide
How much space does a home gym need in a Boise garage or spare room?
Plan the footprint plus room to move: a Bodycraft XFT needs 61 by 50 inches; the Precor FTS Glide is 53 by 48 inches and 85 inches tall with a 53 by 84 inch workout area, per its listing. Eight feet of ceiling clears most strength machines here (the FTS Glide tops out at 85 inches, the TKO half rack at 8 feet); ask us about the StairMaster 8Gx's ceiling before you buy.
What power does home gym equipment need?
Strength machines, racks and dumbbells need none. Treadmills need their own outlet; every Precor treadmill we sell new (TRM 631, 835, 895 and STM 837) needs a dedicated 120V 20-amp circuit. The StairMaster 10G runs on a standard outlet.
Should I buy used or new for a home gym?
Used for iron and commercial cardio; new for anything with a screen you care about. A used commercial Freemotion Dual Cable Cross is $3,995 against $8,699 new as of September 2026; see the used home gym equipment guide. Local delivery to the garage starts at $179 and new equipment ships for a flat $350 in the lower 48; see delivery and installation.
| Home gym starter | Brand | What it covers | Price (Sept 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFT Pro | Bodycraft | Power rack plus dual-stack functional trainer | $3,599 |
| V4 Elite | Hoist | Single-stack home gym with leg station and press arm | $4,220 |
| XFT | Bodycraft | Barbell training and functional trainer in 61 x 50 in | $4,499 |
| PowerBlock Pro 50 | PowerBlock | Replaces 20 pairs, 2.5 to 50 lb per hand, per PowerBlock | $549 new, $475 demo |
From our technicians: most home gym service calls we take are for cables and pulleys that were never inspected and treadmills that were never lubricated. We install what we sell.
Questions we get about home gyms
Which all-in-one home gym do you sell?
The Hoist V4 Elite ($4,220), the Bodycraft RFT Pro rack functional trainer ($3,599) and the Bodycraft XFT ($4,499), plus the Hoist H-8 corner trainer with an integrated Smith machine ($7,999), all new as of September 2026.
Are PowerBlock adjustable dumbbells a good fit for a small home gym?
Yes. One Pro 50 set replaces 20 pairs of dumbbells, 2.5 to 50 pounds per hand in 2.5-pound steps, per PowerBlock's listing, on the footprint of two handles; $549 new or $475 for the demo set as of September 2026.
Can I put a home gym upstairs?
Many customers do; plan for the weight. A Precor TRM 835 treadmill is 420 pounds and a Precor FTS Glide 672 pounds, per their listings, so tell us the room is upstairs when you order and we will quote the placement. Put a treadmill on a mat, on a level floor, on its own outlet.
See also strength equipment and selectorized machines. Call 208-345-2226 or visit 1852 S Century Way, Boise. Last updated: September 2026