Fitness advice

Buying an exercise bike or spinning bike: which bike suits you?

Choose an exercise bike for comfortable cardio training and a spinning bike if you want to train in a racing posture for road cycling or intervals. You can find exercise bikes at Fitnessdepot starting from € 595 indoor...

Choosing an Olympic barbell: bearings, knurling and load capacity

Written by Thibaud Martens, fitness advisor at Fitnessdepot A barbell seems simple, but there is a big difference between models When buying, you mainly look at the type of bar...

Choosing a rubber sports floor for your gym: thickness, tiles, or rolls?

The right sports floor depends on your workout: thickness, tiles or rolls, and finish. Our easy-clean tiles of 1 m² are available from € 44.95...

Choosing a power rack: stability, safety and space

When choosing a good power rack, look for sturdiness, safety, dimensions, and expandability. At Fitnessdepot, racks start at €745…

Choosing a rowing machine: air resistance, magnetic or water?

The resistance system determines how a rowing machine feels: air, magnetic, or water. Air rowers such as the Concept2 RowErg start at € 1,195...

Choosing a treadmill: motor, running surface and cushioning explained

You choose a treadmill based on motor, running surface, cushioning and how intensively you run. At Fitnessdepot, home treadmills start from € 1,495...

Buying an all-in-one rack: why is it often the smartest choice?

An all-in-one rack combines a power rack, cable station, and often a Smith machine in a single frame, allowing you to perform more exercises in less space. Martech all-in-one racks go…

1:1 or 2:1 cable ratio: which cable ratio should I choose?

With a 1:1 cable ratio you pull the full stack weight, with 2:1 you feel half with twice the cable length. Anyone who does both types of exercises is best off choosing...