WOD Fever gear guides

Fitness Gear Guides

Practical equipment research for CrossFit, strength training, conditioning, and home gyms. Start with the decision you are trying to make, then use our comparisons and sizing guides to narrow the field.

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Best CrossFit Equipment for HomeWhat to buy first and what can wait. Home Gym PlannerMatch equipment to your space, budget, and training. Weighted VestsCrossFit and Murph-focused buying guidance.

Strength equipment

Barbells & plates

6 ft vs 7 ft barbells15 kg vs 20 kg barbells28 mm vs 29 mm barbellsBushing vs bearing barbellsBumper vs iron plates

Racks & benches

5/8 vs 1-inch rack holes2x3 vs 3x3 racksRack depth guideSquat stand vs half rack vs power rackFlat vs adjustable bench

Dumbbells & kettlebells

Adjustable vs fixed dumbbellsRound vs hex dumbbellsKettlebell vs dumbbellAdjustable vs fixed kettlebellsKettlebell sizing guide

CrossFit & training gear

Pull-up & bodyweight

Best doorway pull-up barsPower tower vs pull-up barPull-up band resistance guideBest CrossFit grips

Wearables & accessories

Best weighted vests5 mm vs 7 mm knee sleevesKnee sleeve sizingBest wrist wrapsBest speed ropes

Garage gym

Home gym flooringStall mats vs gym flooringRubber vs foam flooringSoft vs wooden plyo boxesWall vs slam vs medicine balls

Conditioning equipment

Cardio comparisons

Air bike vs rowerAir bike vs exercise bikeRower vs treadmillTreadmill vs exercise bikeElliptical vs treadmill

Buying details

Belt vs chain air bikesAir vs magnetic rowersWalking pad vs treadmillUpright vs recumbent bike

Not sure what fits?

Use the planner to prioritize equipment before you spend.

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