I test fitness equipment for a living — build your home gym with 8 early Black Friday deals under $200

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[Update: Some of these deals have now expired. See our early Black Friday deals page for more current discounts.]

Forget what they say because you don't need to spend thousands on the best home gym equipment to style your home gym set-up. I test fitness equipment for a living, and these are the seven best Prime Day deals I recommend and are still available as of today.

You just need to be savvy. Right now, you can save on rowing machines, adjustable dumbbells, kettlebells and more. Here's how.

8 best home gym equipment Prime Day deals

Flybird weights bench: was $239 now $139 @ Amazon

Flybird weights bench: was $239 now $139 @ Amazon
Save a whopping 42% on the popular Flybird bench which as pulled in 4.5 stars on Amazon across more than 20,000 reviews. Designed with the advice of a professional coach, the bench can withstand up to 800lbs. 

DMASUN exercise bike: was $399 now $196 @ Amazon

DMASUN exercise bike: was $399 now $196 @ Amazon
Save on the DMASUN exercise bike, rated as Amazon's choice for cost, delivery and high ratings. The DMASUN sports bike features an iPad holder, water bottle cage, non-slip cage pedals, four-way adjustment of the seat, two-way adjustment of the handlebar, transport wheels and level adjustment knob, complete with digital display.

Bowflex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell: was $199 now $149 @ Amazon

Bowflex SelectTech 840 adjustable kettlebell: was $199 now $149 @ Amazon
This Prime Big Deal won't last long. Save 25% on the hugely popular Bowflex SelectTech 840 kettlebell from the leading brand. The kettlebell replaces 6 weights, adjusting from 8-40lbs using an easy dial system. Get motion tracking, trainer-led workouts and more with a free JRNY Mobile-Only membership for 2 months upon purchase.

Bodylastics Resistance Band Set was $60 now $48 @ Amazon

Bodylastics Resistance Band Set was $60 now $48 @ Amazon
Save on these resistance bands for a limited time. The set comes with 6 premium workout bands ranging from 3 to 23 lb and offering a total of 142 lb stackable resistance. Crafted from 100% natural Malaysian latex, these snap-resistant bands suit high-intensity training and even topped the charts of our best resistance bands round-up.

Manduka PRO yoga mat: was $138 now $118 @ Amazon

Manduka PRO yoga mat: was $138 now $118 @ Amazon
The Manduka PRO yoga mat is one of the best yoga mats for hot yoga you can buy right now. The grippy texture and biodegradable credentials make it one of the most durable of its kind. Designed by yoga teachers and used by our in-house PT, it offers near-flawless performance for at-home workouts or in the studio.

UTRYUP magnetic rowing machine: was $269 now $179 @ Amazon

UTRYUP magnetic rowing machine: was $269 now $179 @ Amazon
The magnetic rower has been rated #1 new release and offers 16 levels of resistance. Save on the Bluetooth-enabled rower with LCD display to track metrics and partner app to keep you on top fitness with a range of pro workouts to try. You can get a $90 off coupon for a limited time

Sportneer Adjustable Ankle Weights: was $35 now $29 @ Amazon

Sportneer Adjustable Ankle Weights: was $35 now $29 @ Amazon
Adding ankle weights to your routine gives you that little extra bit of intensity to your workouts. We like these Sportneer models because they're affordable and adjustable, so you can determine just how hard you want to push yourself. And, you can get them in a range of colors.

Amazon Basics’ cast-iron kettlebell: was $32 now $14 @ Amazon

Amazon Basics’ cast-iron kettlebell: was $32 now $14 @ Amazon
We highly rated the Amazon Basics’ cast-iron kettlebell for those on a budget. Now you can slice an extra saving off the retailing price. It's durable and super convenient, but we recommend some chalk to enhance the grip. 

At Tom's Guide, it's our job to test the best home gym equipment on the market and share the pros and cons for you to make informed choices. Whether it's dumbbells, kettlebells or yoga mats, we know a thing or two about finding a Prime Day deal worth buying.

Every deal sits under $200, meaning you can deck out your home gym with the best equipment without parting with heaps of cash.

Sam Hopes
Senior Staff Writer - Fitness

Sam Hopes is a level III qualified fitness trainer, level II reiki practitioner, and senior fitness writer at Future PLC, the publisher of Tom's Guide. She is also about to undertake her Yoga For Athletes training course. Having trained to work with mind and body, Sam is a big advocate of using mindfulness techniques in sport and fitness, and their impact on performance. She’s also passionate about the fundamentals of training and building sustainable training methods.  When she's not writing up her experiences with the latest fitness tech and workouts, you’ll find her writing about nutrition, sleep, recovery, and wellness.