It’s a New Year and you are a much wiser person. Equipped with your 2022 heightened health and fitness safety knowledge, as well as your decreasing cash and savings account balances, it appears that starting or improving your home gym sounds like a really attractive option for 2022.

I get it … starting a home gym can seem like a daunting task when you start looking at all of the different options, and the accompanying price tags. No worries, relax, and accept that many people start off on the creation of their home gym or fitness area with astute wisdom regarding burning calories and not cash by purchasing used or refurbished home gym equipment. If you are in the market for used cardio equipment, here are some things to look out for:

Mistake #1: Not Asking Enough, Or The Right, Questions.

Below we have compiled a list of questions to ask yourself and to ask the seller when you decide to buy used gym equipment for your home gym:

Ask Yourself:
• What is my budget?
• What kind of fitness equipment will fit me the best?
• Do I plan on running or walking more?
• How many people will use this equipment?
• How will I transport my new fitness equipment?

Ask The Seller:
• Do they offer financing options? Delivery options?
• How often was the machine used?
• How often did they perform maintenance on the machine?
• What kind of maintenance did they do?
• Do they still have the original manual?
• Was the machine bought new or used?
• How old is the machine?
• How many people used the machine?
• Was it mainly used for running or walking?
• Is there currently any warranty on the machine, or any warranty available?

Mistake #2: Buying From An Unverified Seller.

We know it can be tempting to buy the first piece of fitness equipment that you see online, but it can pay off buying from a verified used equipment dealer. Between Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Let Go, and every fitness store, you can come across a lot of equipment that looks good to the eye but may cause problems down the road.

Verified fitness equipment dealers typically do all of the dirty work for you before putting used equipment on the floor. Between cleaning, refurbishing and checking the electronics, a lot of the guesswork on the quality of the machine has been taken care of for you. Specialty fitness store associates are surrounded by different fitness brands that they know inside and out. If you’re looking at two treadmills that are around the same price, a fitness expert will be able to tell you which treadmill has the softer landing pad or motor longevity.

Mistake #3: Not Knowing The True Condition Of The Equipment.

Any piece of equipment can look halfway decent after a good clean, but that does not mean it won’t break on you after a few uses. If you are looking at used cardio equipment that uses electricity, do not hesitate to ask to plug it in. Do not be afraid to be thorough in checking the quality before purchasing.

To purchase quality used exercise equipment, check out Used Fitness Sales, found online at https://www.usedfitnesssales.com, by phone at 866-497-0494, or visit Used Fitness Sales located in Thomaston, CT.

They have over 40,000 square feet of fitness inventory, fair and reasonable pricing, top name brand exercise equipment and gear, and knowledgeable, helpful staff.

Buying used equipment does not have to be a complicated process. It is a great way to start your home gym without worrying about breaking the bank and a lot of used equipment is in great condition.

The most surefire way to guarantee your new fitness equipment does not turn into an expensive coatrack is to make sure that you are buying equipment that fits you, your budget, and your lifestyle.

Don’t be afraid to ask the right questions and try out different pieces of equipment at Used Fitness Sales, found online at https://www.usedfitnesssales.com, or by phone at 866-497-0494, until you find one, or several, that suit you.