You can rent a treadmill for your home gym.
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Best for Cardio Machines
Best for Weight Machines
Best for Free Weights and Small Equipment
Best for Multiple Rentals
Best for Self Pickup
Cleaning Your Equipment
Gym equipment can get pretty pricey, and finding a treadmill or elliptical machine under $500 is a challenge. Even barbells often cost a pretty penny after you've added a rack, bench and weight plates. And what if you want to try out your equipment before committing?
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Instead of diving straight in, you can rent gym equipment from a company online. Or, take a peek at your local gym's social media page and see what type of short-term rental opportunities they offer.
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While exercise equipment availability varies depending on your location, browse these popular rental companies to find out if they deliver in your area.
Best for Cardio Machines: A.E.S Fitness Delivers to: NJ, NYC Based in New Jersey, A.E.S Fitness offers a variety of equipment rental options. Those who love cardio can rent a treadmill, stationary bike, rowing machine, elliptical and stair stepper — or just about any other cardio machine out there.
Advertisement A.E.S Fitness also installs temporary floor mats to protect your hardwood floors from damaging machines. You can even install rubber flooring if you want to turn your basement or spare room into the ultimate home gym. And if you decide you want to go with a new piece of equipment instead, browse unused exercise machines on the company’s website. Try it: AESFitnes.com
Best for Weight Machines: Rebirth Fitness Delivers to: NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, ME, NH Those who want to take their home gym to the next level should consider renting from Rebirth Fitness. Whereas most other companies only offer standard equipment, Rebirth Fitness also has gym-style weight machines (like the hip abductor and leg press). Plus, you can also get free weights on their website.
Advertisement Another bonus? The company offers repair services and even sells different machine parts if you have broken equipment. And considering repairing and renting gym equipment is costly, Rebirth Fitness also offers third-party financing. In case you decide you want to buy your own equipment but can’t afford a brand-new machine, they offer refurbished, discounted options, too.
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Best for Free Weights and Small Equipment: FlexShopper Delivers to: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV While most rental companies only offer large, high-tech pieces of equipment, you can find the smaller, space-saving home gym essentials at FlexShopper. If you need dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls or even speakers (because every top-notch home gym needs a bumping sound system), you can find them here.
Advertisement And if you’re renting on a budget, FlexShopper offers a unique lease-to-own program for brands across industries, including technology, furniture and — yep, you guessed it — gym equipment.
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Best for Multiple Rentals: FitDel Delivers to: Austin, San Antonio and Waco, TX FitDel’s custom gym packages are a perfect option for anyone looking to build a home gym totally from scratch. Starting with a free logistics consultation, the company’s custom package allows you to pick and choose multiple rentals at once with the guidance of an employee. FitDel rents classic cardio machines, like treadmills and ellipticals, and even some unique equipment, like Assault bikes and rowing machines. This company also offers space-saving exercise equipment, including adjustable dumbbells.
Advertisement If you experience difficulty with a treadmill you rent from FitDel, the company provides maintenance and service calls for free, too. Or, if you want to switch machines, you can swap at any point — just pay a pickup or delivery fee. Try it: FitDel.com
Best for Self Pickup: Local Gyms and Studios If your local gym or favorite fitness studio is shutting down, they may offer equipment rental options. During extended holidays or permanent closures, many smaller studios rent out equipment to make a profit, stay afloat and maintain contact with their clientele.
Advertisement If you don’t have any of the popular fitness studios nearby (or their equipment is all gone), many also offer free streaming services, like Orangetheory, or extended free trials, like Peloton.
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If you’re renting gym equipment, it’s always wise to give the machines an extra clean, even if the company already preps them for you. (Pro tip: Always double-check that your rental company provides a preliminary clean.)
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Even during shipping and delivery, equipment can come in contact with unwanted germs, so it's better to play it safe. Clean or wipe down the entire machine with soap and water or disinfectant, recommend the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Make sure to wear plastic gloves as you clean and wash your hands before and after you finish wiping down the machine. As you clean, pay extra attention to high-touch areas, like handlebars, keypads or touch screens, recommend the CDC. If you don’t have disinfectant available, you can make your own by mixing 5 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water (or 4 teaspoons of bleach per quart of water). Always select a disinfectant that’s at least 70 percent alcohol, if possible.
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CDC: "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility"
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CDC: "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility"
You can rent a treadmill for your home gym.
Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages
Image Credit: LeoPatrizi/E+/GettyImages
- Best for Cardio Machines
- Best for Weight Machines
- Best for Free Weights and Small Equipment
- Best for Multiple Rentals
- Best for Self Pickup
- Cleaning Your Equipment
Delivers to: NJ, NYC
Try it: AESFitnes.com
Delivers to: NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, ME, NH
Try it: FitPlus.com
Delivers to: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV
Try it: FlexShopper.com
Delivers to: Austin, San Antonio and Waco, TX
Try it: FitDel.com
The 9 Best Treadmills of 2023, According to a Trainer
by
Bojana Galic
The 7 Best Ellipticals for At-Home Cardio Workouts
by
Bojana Galic
The 6 Absolute Best Indoor Bikes You Can Buy in 2023
by
Gabrielle Kassel
The 6 Best Rowing Machines for Building At-Home Strength and Cardio
by
Bojana Galic
CDC: "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility"
