r/HomeGymUK

Most days I have been going to gym everyday but now am done.Not because i like lifting weights, but am tired of dealing with people  and almost paying every time the membership which i barely use this days.But the problem is my apartment is small  and my  wallet isn't huge to say by the way. Am trying to find home gym equipment for my apartment not because i want to lazy myself i just want some better equipments for my self that i can use alone and no disturbance at least from people. I have been looking at sites like Alibaba but i can't figure out the best equipment at least. My budget can't fall $500 on better equipment to sit at least no matter how shiny they are. I just  want something simple you know. So like what actually works for small spaces in that price range? Just some dumbbells , pullup bars , benches  u know to rip off my muscles out.I don't want to pressure myself. I just want to stay in decent shape, do some presses, rows, squats and simple jogging. No interruptions, just simple work out at best. So yeah, if you have got a small apartment setup under my budget that actually works for me. For real i dont wanna waste money on junk equipment

Posting this to warn others and see if anyone else has had experience with them.
I was recommended through someone at the gym

I placed an order through viogenlabs.uk for:
30mg retatrutide pre-filled pen
Viogen Anavar 50mg
Total paid: £197.98 via bank transfer.
The seller contacted me through WhatsApp under:
“UK PHARMA OFFICIAL”
Phone number:
+44 7407 074126
Payment details they provided:
Name: Fasil Alyas
After payment they requested a screenshot of the payment receipt.
Red flags I experienced:
no dispatch confirmation
no tracking number
poor communication
repeated delays
only responded after I mentioned contacting my bank
eventually blocked me on WhatsApp
The website looked convincing at first:
automated order confirmation email
product pages
WhatsApp support
UK branding
But after reporting it to Santander, I was told another complaint had already been made involving the same recipient account recently.
Santander has opened an APP scam case and issued a partial refund while attempting recovery from the recipient bank.
I’m posting this because the site and WhatsApp account appear professional enough that other people could easily trust it.
If anyone else has dealt with Viogen Labs / UK PHARMA OFFICIAL / this phone number, please comment or report it to your bank immediately.
Do NOT send bank transfers to this seller.

I have recently been promoted to a very important government position. Think vice-minister level. This job comes with a lot of perks and etc. I got a large office with a separate room where I can get a shower and rest.

Since I got this job my gym schedule got irregular to say the least. I love food, and my main incentive to work out was that I would be able to eat as much as I want, cuz I would work real hard and still be kinda fit (extra weight is there, but because I work out it doesn’t stand out).

Since almost all of my time is devoted to work now I can go to gym like once a week, twice if it ain’t too busy, and that’s Saturday and Sunday at best.

So yeah, I gained like 7 kilos in three months (stress, less activity, sit in the office all day).

I don’t want to turn into Jabba the Hut, and I have some space in my back room. Not too much, about 1 by 2 meters for a piece of gym equipment.

I considered an exercise bike, but that sounds too boring.

What would be an optimal piece of equipment in your opinion?

Money is not a factor, as long as it’s not something ridiculous.

Thank you for your suggestions!

Ive been looking at some sub £150 options but they same less than stable! Hoping for some recommendations :)

I’m about to start a build on a 4x6m outbuilding which will primarily serve as a gym space. It will be brick cavity walls, insulated, pitched roof with vaulted ceiling (no trusses or joists getting in the way) and a couple of skylight windows for natural light.

Is there anything you would add or change if you were rebuilding your gym from scratch?

Hi, I've got an external garage with concrete flooring. Was wondering if 20mm mats would protect the concrete from damage from crossfit/olympic weightlifting type of workouts?

I've just bought a 6 pair dumbbell storage rack for round dumbbells, the plan is to start at 10kg and go up to 35kg in increments 5kg, I'll then have a 2.5kg add on handle weight to bridge the gap.

I've come across a site called northern gym equipment and they have some great looking items but they have some terrible reviews suggesting that they sell products they don't have in stock and then hold onto the money as long as they can. Has anyone here purchased from them before? I'm willing to pay a slight premium if it means I don't get messed about and I get a good product. Can anyone recommend a retailer that is reliable, good quality and not extortionate?

As an aside I have no interest in adjustable dumbbells, I currently have some hex dumbbells but the sizing variation makes no sense and Facebook has nothing.

Hello guys, I have decided to begin working out as part of my 2026 resolution goals. I went to the gym in early February but I couldn't handle the high number of people in the gym (I am a little bit shy). I had planned to start working out inside my apartment and I'm finally actualizing it right now but I need tips on what equipment to buy on a budget and as a beginner. I have been looking at some equipment available on Alibaba but haven't quite decided on what to buy. I would like highly effective equipment that will hit multiple muscle groups at the same time so as not to end up having a cluttered living space.

I also want to know whether I can achieve my goal of having a toned upper and lower body using just dumbbells or would I need a bench and a bar for an effective workout? Finally I want to know the most optimal weight that won't end up being too light very fast.Looking forward to valuable responses