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You don’t need a sprawling home gym to stay in shape. What you need is smart gear—equipment that stores under a bed, hangs on a door, or folds flat against a wall. And right now, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering some of the best prices of the year on exactly this kind of compact, apartment-friendly fitness gear.
Foldable under-desk walking pad
The biggest obstacle to owning a treadmill in a small apartment is floor space. That’s what makes a foldable under-desk walking pad such a great deal. This budget option is available on Amazon for $99.98, down from $129.99. You can walk at a steady pace while watching TV or taking a call, then fold the handle bar down and store it either upright against the wall or under your bed or couch.
If you’re willing to splurge, I personally recommend opting for this Merach walking pad, available on Amazon for $338.98.
Resistance bands set
If there is one piece of fitness equipment that every small-space dweller should own, it’s a resistance band set. They weigh next to nothing, coil into a drawer, and can replicate nearly every gym machine movement: rows, chest presses, bicep curls, glute kickbacks, lateral walks. A good set will include multiple resistance levels, so you can progress over time without buying new equipment.
There are plenty of options on sale right now, like this set for $24.98 (down from $37.99) or the full TRX resistance band set for $148.71 (down from $174.95).
Travel-sized massage gun
I always say, recovery is half the workout—and a massage gun is the fastest way to flush out soreness without booking a massage appointment. The Bob and Brad Q2 Ultra Mini Massage Gun is available for $78.82, down from $99.99. Its compact size makes it perfect for travel or bringing to the gym. Most importantly, it does still pack a punch, as I share in my more in-depth review here.
Some more deals for your muscle recovery:
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5 in 1 Foam Roller Set, $32.99, down from $39.95
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1-Inch Thick Yoga Mat, $29.99, down from $36.99
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TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 Foam Roller, $27.99, was $39.99
Adjustable dumbbells
Adjustable dumbbells are the ultimate space-saver for strength training. Buying individual pairs of dumbbells from five to 80 pounds in five-pound increments would cost well over $1,500 and eat up valuable floor space. Adjustable dumbbells deliver the same versatility for a fraction of that price, whichever brand you choose.
The PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells are $339.51 (down from $449). You’d be hard-pressed to find a “best home dumbbells” list without PowerBlocks near the top. These dumbbells are incredibly compact, which is the whole point of going adjustable over a traditional rack of individual weights.
Fitness trackers
No home gym is complete without a way to track your workouts. For all the best deals on Garmin, Fitbit, Apple, Samsung, Suunto, and more, check out my colleague Beth Skwarecki’s round-up here.
Here are some highlights from the most popular brands:
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Apple Watch Series 11, GPS starting at $299 (down from $399). Series 11 is the current version, released in 2025.
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Garmin Forerunner 965, $499.99, originally $599.99 when it first launched in 2023. (It has since been replaced by the Forerunner 970.)
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Fitbit Versa 4, $149.95, down from $199.95.
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Suunto Run: $179, down from $199.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight, March 31, at 11:59 p.m. PT (April 1, 2:59 a.m. ET).
