These survey results look at what equipment people actually own within their home gym. This was the fourth time this survey has occurred (every six months), and some trending data is included below.
In addition, we asked about people’s level of interest in an in-person event/conference for home gym owners.
(0:45) Overview of All
Below is a look at the percentage owned by those answering the survey questions. As you would expect, barbells, dumbbells, and a rack are at the top of the list (all over 90% owning), while the larger strength machines are at the bottom (under 20% owning).
(4:15) Essentials are Going Up
With about 1.5 years of data on this, we’re seeing that those owning the “essentials of the home gym” are going up steadily each time.
For example, the barbell went from 86% in March 2021 to 91% in September 2021, 94% in February 2022, and 97% in August 2022.
(5:06) Item Leveling Out
While just about every item asked about on this list has improved near or above double digits, here are some items that have not seen much increase since starting this group of questions back in 2021. \
| Item | March 2021 | September 2021 | February 2022 | August 2022 | (+/-) |
| Slam Ball | 34.69% | 38.41% | 39.03% | 40.26% | 5.57% |
| Air Bike | 28.93% | 33.63% | 33.27% | 32.92% | 3.99% |
| AbMat | 33.56% | 36.31% | 35.97% | 35.66% | 2.10% |
| Belt Squat | 15.75% | 19.67% | 23.57% | 16.83% | 1.08% |
| Jump Rope | 77.81% | 82.48% | 78.90% | 78.88% | 1.07% |
(6:15) Benches Outpacing Flat Benches
About 13% more own adjustable benches compared to last year, while flat bench ownership is down slightly.
(6:57) Stationary Bikes Taking Off?
While most of the more extensive cardio options are relatively steady, stationary bike ownership has risen tremendously over the past year, specifically the last six months. So much that the data doesn’t seem right. Nevertheless, the numbers were triple-checked, and this is what we have. It will be something to keep eyeing as this survey is redone in about six months.
(7:28) Strength Machines
19% now own a functional trainer, and the data states that it is the most popular specialized strength machine.
(8:32) HomeGymCon Level of Interest
And finally, last week, we announced an in-person event for the home gym crowd is coming. Just under one-third expressed high interest, and only about a quarter voted low interest or neutral.
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