Home gym on Black Friday: what to buy for €500, €1,500, or €3,000

Setting up a home gym doesn't necessarily mean buying lots of machines on day one. Your budget, available space, and the type of training you want to do are the three main factors that should determine what equipment to buy.

During Fitness Tech Black Month, from November 1 to 30, 2026, you can take advantage of various promotions to create or expand your home workout area. But before you buy, it's worth setting priorities and deciding which equipment you'll really use most.

Do you have €500, €1,500, or €3,000 to set up your home gym? We'll explain how to plan for each budget and what to buy first.

Home gym with €500: start with the essentials

With a budget of €500, the goal shouldn't be to try to create a complete gym, but to build a foundation that lets you do different types of training and can be expanded later.

At this investment level, space and versatility are especially important. Instead of spending your entire budget on a single machine, you can prioritize equipment that lets you do different exercises.

Dumbbells to get started training at home

Dumbbells are one of the most versatile options for starting a home gym. They let you do exercises for different muscle groups and take up relatively little space.

In the dumbbells for home category, you can find different options for building a foundation for strength training and expanding your equipment later.

Protect your workout space

Flooring should also be part of your plan from the start. Rubber tiles let you create a suitable surface for a workout area and protect your home's floor.

You can browse the options available in our gym floor tiles category and choose the format that best suits the space you have available.

With €500, the priority should be to create a functional area that you can use regularly and expand later.

Home gym with €1,500: expand your options

With a budget of €1,500, you can now plan a more complete home gym and combine different types of equipment.

At this point, making good use of the space is still the priority, but you can add more training options and start creating a more complete area.

Combine strength and versatility

A setup at this budget can combine free weights, a bench, and other strength-training equipment, depending on the space available and your goals.

Dumbbells are still a great foundation, but you can complement your training with other equipment to expand the number of exercises you can do.

It’s also important to think about storage. Keeping your dumbbells and other equipment organized helps you make better use of the available space and keep the training area clear.

Add a machine if you’re really going to use it

If your priority is to have a strength-training machine, check its dimensions and the space you’ll need around it to use it properly before buying.

In the Fitness Tech home gym category, you’ll find different solutions for creating a setup tailored to your space.

With €1,500, the goal is to strike a balance between a main machine or structure and the complementary equipment you’ll actually use.

Home gym with €3,000: create a more complete training area

With a budget of €3,000, you can plan a more complete home gym and combine different training areas.

Here, it’s even more important to first decide what kind of training you want to do. You don’t necessarily need to buy as many products as possible; you need to choose the ones that best meet your needs.

A strength-training structure as the centerpiece

With a larger budget, you can consider a strength-training structure or machine as the centerpiece of your gym and complement it with free weights and accessories.

Home gym options include solutions such as Smith Machines, multifunction machines, and multi-gyms, among other alternatives.

Your choice will depend on the space available and the exercises you want to do.

Add free weights

Dumbbells, barbells, and other free weights let you expand your training options without having to add a different machine for every exercise.

You can browse home dumbbells and combine the equipment you need with the main structure of your gym.

Don’t forget the flooring

The more complete your gym is, the more important it is to plan the training area properly.

Gym floor tiles can help you create a protected training area suited to how you plan to use it.

What order should you buy equipment for your home gym?

Whatever your budget, you don’t need to buy everything at once. A good strategy is to set priorities.

1. Define the available space

Before buying any machine, measure the available space and check the dimensions of the equipment you’re considering.

You should also leave enough space to use the machines and perform exercises correctly.

2. Decide what type of training you want to do

Think about what you’ll train most often. Creating a strength-focused area is not the same as looking for a space that combines strength training, cardio, and functional training.

3. Start with the equipment you’ll use most

Your main equipment should be what you’ll actually use frequently.

For many home setups, dumbbells and flooring can be a good foundation, which you can later add benches, machines, cardio equipment, or other accessories to, depending on your needs.

4. Expand your gym gradually

Once you have the essentials covered, you can add equipment to suit your goals and the space available.

This way, you avoid buying products you’ll hardly use and can build your home gym gradually.

Is Black Month a good time to set up your gym?

During Black Month, from November 1 to 30, 2026, Fitness Tech is offering several promotions that can help you manage your investment.

The offer that’s right for you will depend on your purchase amount and terms.

BLACK10

BLACK10 offers 10% off across the website, subject to the exclusions set for the campaign.

Not valid on refurbished or outlet products, floor tiles, machine bundles, or Concept2 products.

BLACK12

If you’re a new subscriber, you can use BLACK12 for 12% off your first order during Black Month.

This offer cannot be combined with other offers.

BLACK15

For purchases over €2,500, you can use BLACK15 for 15% off.

So, if your budget for setting up your gym is close to €3,000, it’s a good idea to check the offer terms before placing your order.

Offers cannot be combined, so check which one applies to your purchase.

Can you finance your home gym?

If you’re in Spain and need to spread out the cost of your purchase, Black Month also includes a special financing offer with seQura for up to 24 months, on purchases of up to €9,000.

The creative approved for the campaign communicates 0% APR. The final terms are shown at the seQura checkout, so it’s a good idea to review them before confirming your financing.

This can be especially useful when your project budget increases and you want to spread the investment over time.

Is it better to buy a pack or choose products individually?

It depends on how you want to set up your gym.

A pack can make choosing easier when you’re looking for a preplanned setup, while buying products individually lets you tailor the equipment to your space and the type of training you want to do.

Fitness Tech has a dedicated category for gym machine packs, where you can browse the available setups.

Before choosing, always compare what each option includes and check that the setup really meets your needs.

What budget do you really need to set up a home gym?

There’s no single budget for creating a home gym. You can start with a relatively modest investment and expand your space over time.

As a guide:

• €500: prioritize a versatile training foundation, such as dumbbells and flooring, and leave room to expand later.
• €1,500: you can combine free weights with a bench and accessories, and consider adding a machine depending on the space available.
• €3,000: you can plan a more complete setup, combining a main rack or machine with free weights, flooring, and other items.

The important thing isn’t to spend your entire available budget, but to invest first in the equipment you’ll actually use.

Checklist before buying your home gym

Before taking advantage of Black Month, check:

• How much space I have available
• What type of training I’ll do
• Which equipment I’ll use most often
• Which products I really need
• Whether the machines will fit in my space
• Whether I need protective flooring
• Whether I should buy a pack or select products individually
• Which Black Month promotion applies to my purchase
• If I can benefit from BLACK15 on a purchase over €2,500
• If I need to finance my purchase through seQura

Set up your home gym during Black Month

Setting up a home gym isn’t about filling a room with machines. It’s about creating a space that meets your goals, is comfortable to use, and can be expanded when you need it.

With €500, €1,500, or €3,000, you can plan different setups, always starting with your main needs and prioritizing the equipment you’ll actually use.

During Black Month, from November 1 to 30, 2026, you can browse the available promotions and compare the different options before deciding on your purchase.