I know that the items listed as “commercial” tend to cost a lot more. But is there a difference in build quality or safety between “commercial” and “home” gym equipment? Or are those just marketing terms?
Yeah. I’ve noticed [heavier guage steel, better bearings, better welds and better materials used on the stitching & padding, and over all better design.]
Much more purpose built than any given piece of non commercial/home use equipment.
Pretty much the same with cardio equipment too. Larger and more solid decks & belts & whatnot.
The only 2 things Ive seen that seem on par when it comes to build quality are erg rowers and airdyne stationary bikes.
These are all things that count towards durability and quality, imo.
Thinner walled tubing, poor manufacturing standards, material choices, etc. Reduce costs for an individual, but aren’t worth the liability of failing under use in a commercial environment with the general public. Then there’s down time, repair costs and all of the other yadda yaddas.
As a welder/fabricator, I’d be in the neighborhood of $125-150/hr. to do on site mobile repair, plus any materials, with a $250.00 minimum.
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How can I tell whether something is commercial or for home gyms when the description doesn’t say?
One of the differences is in the warranty. Home gym stuff will be rated to be used less than 10 times per week and commercial stuff will be rated for 100 users a day (for example, not real numbers).
And the warranty won’t cover less sturdy, lower priced, Home Rated stuff used in a commercial setting.
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Commercial weights are heavier. `For example, a 45 pound commercial plate will weigh more than a 45 pound home gym plate. It’s analogous to how muscle weighs more than fat.
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I get that it was a dumb question for me to ask.
My stupid answer is no reflection on your question.
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