Common Home Gym Buying Mistakes People Make in January
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Common Home Gym Buying Mistakes People Make in January

Avoid the impulse buys that end up on eBay in March.

03/02/20251 min readDr. James Miller, CSCS

January fever is real. We buy too much, too big, too soon. Here is how to keep a cool head and buy for the long term.

Buying for the 'Fantasy You'

Don't buy a complex Multi-Gym if you've never lifted weights. Buy for the habit you have, or the step right above it, not the Olympic athlete you hope to become.

Who This Is For

Impulse buyers and New Year resolution setters.

Who This Is Not For

Seasoned pros restocking their Home setup.

Dr. James Miller, CSCS
Dr. James Miller, CSCSHead of Equipment Testing & Biomechanics

Former UK Olympic strength coach and biomechanics researcher with 14+ years evaluating commercial and high-end home strength machinery in garage and domestic setups.