Below is a look at a relatively random group of survey questions that were asked on the @garageygmexperiment Instagram account last week.
Bumper plates or iron plates for your home gym?
Bumper plates still edge out iron, 52% to 48%, but the gap is shrinking.
Where do you consume most of your home gym content?
When it comes to home gym content, about 95% of people consume most on Instagram or YouTube. Instagram leads with 60%, followed by YouTube at 36%, while Facebook and Reddit/Discord are far behind.
Keep in mind this question was asked on Instagram.
If you could only have one heavy cardio machine option, which would it be?
If home gym owners could only pick one piece of cardio equipment, most would go with an air bike or rower (42%). Treadmills (31%) came in second, followed by stationary bikes (15%). Stair steppers (11%) were the least popular choice. We may have to do this one again with rowers and air bikes as a separate option (IG limits to 4 options).
Is the home gym your only, primary, or secondary workout option?
For most, the home gym is the main place to workout. Nearly 88% use it as either their only or primary option, though over half still maintain some connection to another option.
How many workout in your home gym?
Only 36% of respondents are the only ones using their home gym. The majority share their setup with at least one other person — most likely typically a partner, friend, kids, etc. Over 15% even have four or more regular users, showing that home gyms often become shared family spaces. This could correlate well with those training others within their home gym.
Are you a parent?
Roughly two-thirds (66%) of those answering these questions are parents. It’s a reminder that many are balancing family life with training time — and likely one reason why convenience and accessibility drive the home gym trend.
For your current home gym, what lat/low row option is best?
More prefer lat and low row attachments that connect directly to their rack rather than standalone machines. About 53% lean toward rack-mounted setups, 39% prefer standalone units, and 8% aren’t interested in either. This is nearly identical to what we saw when the same question was asked about funtional trainers.
