Multi station gyms or home gyms as they are also known became popular over the past 30 years and were initially developed for commercial use in gyms with space restrictions so people could train their entire body on one machine without needing swap from one machine to another which would obviously require a lot more space and also cost the facility more to purchase than a multi station machine. The use of them rapidly grew among people interested in improving their health and fitness at home as they offered users a great deal of versatility and the possibility of safely exercising in the privacy of their homes.

The core of the multi station is the weight stack, usually placed toward the rear of the gym. By means of a series of cables and pulleys, the multi station allows you to use the single weight stack for multiple types of exercises. The best thing about it is that the weights can easily be adjusted using the selector pin that slides in between each weight plate so you can choose the right weight for each exercise based on your strength and needs.

Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of purchasing a multi station or home gym. To begin with, you don’t need prior training as they are incredibly easy to use. Modern models are designed in such a way as to promote the correct movement of your muscles. Most of them also come with instructions and videos on how to correctly perform each exercise. Without any help or support from a personal trainer, you can start exercising on your own, at home. If you’re a beginner, working out could not have been made any easier, as you can work your way up from as little as 5 kgs.

As opposed to regular weights, the design of multi stations allows people to exercise faster and safer as there are no free weight to drop. If you think you need some practice, the adjustable weight stack makes it possible to revise your movement at lighter loads. Home gyms can rapidly improve overall strength and general wellbeing without the need of cumbersome and potentially dangerous barbells and weight plates, so they are ideal for beginners and advanced users alike.

Home gyms are ideal for use by all ages and women find home gyms a much better option that training with free weights. Having said this better quality home gyms come with larger and better quality weight stacks for even the most advanced users. With a multi station, you bring together the exercise possibilities you only get at a gym in your very own home. Their popularity has increased their world-wide demand so they are more advanced, easier to use and more affordable than ever.