At Garage Gym Reviews, we live and breathe fitness. Our team of experts—including certified personal trainers, strength coaches, nutrition coaches, Olympians, dietitians, and more—spends a considerable amount of time training and using all sorts of products that help us do so, testing them during our own workouts and rating them using our proprietary multi-point methodologies.
We created Fitness Most Wanted to shine a spotlight on the products that we think are the best out there—those that innovate, those that provide great value to the user, and those that challenge others in the same product category to up their game.
Relying on our years of collective experience, we present to you the products on our Fitness Most Wanted 2026 list. Also, new this year, we polled our Instagram followers to see which products they were most excited about. Let’s dive in.
Featured Picks
Titan Spotter Arms
These are so well-designed, Coop sang their praises.
Force USA C20
You’d be set with this all-in-one system with top-notch details.
NordicTrack X24
With the iFIT programming and incline/decline adjustments, this bike leads the pack.
Major Fitness B17
For all of the utility this machine provides, the value is hard to beat.
Plunge Sauna
This heats up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit—hard to beat! It looks sleek, too.
REP Strive Air Bike
Coop calls this “the most thoughtfully designed air bike” he’s ever used.
Relaxe Caldera
You’ll get infrared heating, a red light panel, and more with this home sauna.
Tonal 2
This has the best tech features we’ve seen in any recent smart home gym release.
Our Strength Favorites
REP Leg Extension/Leg Curl
This is a plate-loaded and cable-loaded attachment that feels really smooth in use.
Rogue Monster Rhino Functional Trainer
Coop called this rack “absolutely amazing.” It combines four machines into one.
Amp
This system competes with other big names at a fraction of the price.
Bulletproof VBS
This was a top pick when we polled our IG followers about exciting products.
REP x Dialed Motion Leg Developer
We are patiently waiting for this leg extension/curl attachment to drop.
Fringe Sport Slim Gym
This bad boy is compact—perfect for those with limited room.
Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2
The vinyl on this bench is verrryyy good, and makes it worth buying.
MX Select Evo Dumbbells
The user experience with these makes them a standout.
Quantum Free Trainer
This machine makes jammer arms what we always wanted them to be.
Temple of Gainz Quadsend
There’s not much we don’t like about this leg press/hack squat combo.
Tib Bar Guy Apex
25 machines in 1…this product is plain cool—particularly the belt squat option.
ATX
We cannot wait for this brand to come to the U.S., hopefully this year.
Our Cardio Favorites
Bowflex T6
The relatively low cost and high durability of this machine makes it an unbeatable value.
Bells of Steel Blitz Stepper
The Blitz Stepper is compact and provides a great user experience.
Aviron Fit Bike
We really like the gamified programming this bike offers.
Freak Athlete Wheelbarrow Sled
This is built like a tank and the wheelbarrow function is novel.
Horizon EX-59
This isn’t new, but is our testing team’s favorite elliptical out there.
Merach R50 Air Rower
This gives Concept2 vibes at a fraction of the price.
Peloton Cross-Training Tread
Peloton offers some of the best programming in the game.
TRX Hex Grip Med Ball
Sweaty hands and a slick med ball don’t mix, but we love the grip on this one.
Our Recovery Favorites
Bob & Brand iMaster Pro
We like how this customizes a massage to your body each time.
HigherDOSE Sauna Blanket
If a full sauna won’t fit, this blanket can provide similar benefits.
Hyperice Normatec Elite Hips
When your hips or low back need some extra love, look no further.
Inergize Cold Plunge Elite
Although this tub is inflatable, it’s still one we’d choose over many others.
Nordic Wave Viking XL
Athletes up to 7 feet tall can use this tub comfortably.
Rumble Roller
It’s not new, but the torture still makes us feel better after a training session.
Sun Home Red Light Panel
If you’re into red light therapy, the investment in this full-body panel is worth it.
Therabody Theragun Prime
We’ve been fans of Theragun forever, and the newest edition is no exception.
Our Accessory Favorites
GoRuck Plate Carrier 3.0
With weight just on the back, the stability this weighted vest allows is unmatched.
Gymreapers 7mm Knee Sleeves
These are not new—they’re just a team favorite for leg day.
HOKA Bondi 9
Our tester said these are the most comfortable shoes she’s ever put on.
Rorman Strength Megalith Handles
These handles rotate 360 degrees for unrivaled comfort during arm day.
TuffWraps 16″ Villain Wrist Wraps
These provide amazing support and are top-notch quality.
TYR CXT-3
For HIIT or CrossFit-style workouts, our team has been loving these.
VersaLifts Strength
These inserts help take your squat to the next level.
