If you’re thinking about opening a gym or need to replace equipment in your existing facility, it may be tempting to save money by buying second hand commercial gym equipment. However, it’s important to remember that cheap commercial equipment can cost you more in the long run if it breaks down or is unsafe for use. In addition, you should always check the manufacturer’s warranty on any new equipment to see if it covers damage or other issues that may arise.

It’s possible to find used commercial fitness equipment at individual yard sales, garage sales, and second-hand stores such as Play-It-Again Sports (a chain of sporting goods that can be found in some cities). You can also browse online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace for available workout machines. However, it’s best to stick with trusted resellers of health and fitness equipment when purchasing used machines. Reputable retailers will have documented maintenance records for their products and will be able to provide you with this history if requested. If a seller doesn’t have any documentation, this is not necessarily indicative of anything malicious but can indicate that the equipment has serious issues that are unknown to them.

Second-Hand Commercial Gym Equipment: Finding Quality Options

It’s not uncommon for people to use their workout equipment more than once before selling it, whether due to laziness, change of lifestyle, or injury. When this happens, they’re often exposed to sweat, sneakers, general dust, and other grime, resulting in worn or broken parts. This can mean that pre-owned machines aren’t as good as they first seemed when they were sold, no matter how well they work.