Once you’ve watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and enjoyed a second helping of pumpkin pie, it’s time to start gearing up for Black Friday fitness deals. Many major fitness brands offer generous deals to get help with you prepare for your fitness goals in the coming year.
Opening 10 windows on your browser is one way to see who has the best deal, but that takes a lot of time. To help you save time (and money!) our fitness experts have gathered all the Black Friday fitness information you need. Here are the deals worth paying attention to.
The best Black Friday fitness equipment sales
Rep Fitness
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10 % off many products in November
NordicTrack
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Force USA
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Free flooring with every all-in-one trainer purchase for the Fall Sale
Sole Fitness
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$300 off F98, $200 off ST90/F80, $100 off F63/F65
Plunge
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Save $350 on the All-In, and enjoy 0% APR for 12 and 24 months
Horizon Fitness
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$200 off with code FALL200 (5.0 AT), $100 off with code FALL100 (7.4 AT, 5.0R, 5.0U, 7.8 AT), $50 off with code FALL50 (T101)
Snode Sport
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The store’s deal code is BF2024, 10% discount on all products.
Tonal
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Details coming soon
PRx
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All Racks and Profile® Folding Benches will be on sale (discount amounts vary)
Bells of Steel
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10% off select products throughout the month of November
Hydrow
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$450 off Hydrow Pro Rower and $250 off Hydrow Wave Rower from Saturday November 15-Tuesday November 26
Echelon Fitness
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Details coming soon
REP Fitness manufactures individual workout equipment and workout systems to help you make gains in your home or commercial gym.
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Enjoy savings for the full month of November with REP Fitness, a brand our team loves, especially when building a
home gym
or commercial gym. This company has it all: dumbbells, kettlebells, benches, bars and plates, squat racks, cable machines, lat bars, and lots of storage options. Short on space? You might try adjustable kettlebells or a two-tier dumbbell rack for your gym.
Free shipping on all orders. REP Fitness also offers assembly; those costs vary based on the piece of equipment ordered.
NordicTrack has one of our factor elliptical machines on the market with an impressive range of incline and resistance levels. We’re also big fans of NordicTrack’s treadmills with wifi connectivity.
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Whether you have a power rack, leg press machine, or all-in-one trainer, you want supportive flooring under your equipment to keep it in good condition and you safe.
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You can get free flooring if you buy a Force USA
all-in-one trainer
between November 1 and 30. All-in-one trainers typically have a powerrack, (more commonly called a squat rack), to help you chase heavy squats, a Smith machine that acts as a spotter if you are lifting alone, and a variety of light to heavy weights to switch up your routine.
Force USA offers a 10% discount for first responders and military personnel. All buyers receive free shipping, a lifetime warranty, and 0% financing on equipment.
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SOLE Fitness manufactures ellipticals, bikes, rowers, treadmills, and a variety of accessories.
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SOLE Fitness is giving buyers big discounts on popular equipment this holiday season. Whether you are training for an event and want to level up your gains in the gym, or just want to stay fit and active, SOLE fitness has equipment that is intuitive and easy to set up and use.
Curbside delivery is free. If you’d like to specify which room of your space equipment is delivered to, it’ll cost you $199. Assembly will bring your total delivery costs to $350.
Celebrate the holiday season with a new cold plunge to support your post-workout recovery.
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all-in-one cold plunge
cools to 37 degrees Fahrenheit and can come with a filter system to provide clean, clear water. This is the largest tub Plunge offers and fits people who are as tall as 6 feet, 9 inches. If you live in a very cold climate you can also purchase a heater to prevent freezing. And, with smartphone connectivity, you can set your temperature controls from anywhere.
This holiday season, Horizon Fitness is offering discounts on treadmills, bikes, and more.
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Treadmills from Horizon Fitness have Bluetooth connectivity so you can listen to your favorite workout playlist while getting shredded. Horizon Fitness also has recumbent bikes for a more leisurely workout, or upright exercise bikes for more intense rides.
Horizon Fitness offers a 7% discount to military personnel, first responders, teachers, and medical providers. Shipping, delivery, and assembly is available but prices are not listed on the Horizon Fitness website. You can contact the company at (888) 878-9011 or support@horizonfitness.com.
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Snode Fitness has adjustable dumbbells, benches, racks, bars, plates, rowers, and accessories like gloves.
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Achieve your fitness goals with Snode Sport products and nab a free pair of training gloves when you make a purchase. Crank out your deadlifts and back squats with bars and heavy plates that can help you hit your next PR.
Snode offers a 5% discount to military personnel, law enforcement, and first responders. Free shipping is available for purchases over $99.
Tonal:
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Tonal makes one of our favorite smart wall-mounted smart gym systems that helps take your training to another level.
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All PRx racks are on sale during the company’s Black Friday blitz.
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PRx has a variety of racks on sale to help you beat your personal record for lifts and heavy squats. The company also has folding benches that are adjustable for you to do a variety of exercises on an incline. These are excellent options if you don’t have a lot of space.
Bells of Steel has a variety of racks, weights, strength training equipment, cardio equipment, and apparel like t-shirts, hoodies, and tanks.
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If you’re looking for a strength machine to do leg presses, reverse hammers, or hip thrusts, Bells of Steel has equipment worth considering. And, if you prefer bodyweight exercises, Bells of Steel has resistance bands, ab mats, and core sliders.
Hydrow has some of our favorite compact rowers for tighter gym spaces.
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Deciding on the
best rowing machine
can take some time, which is why we review as many as we can. We like the Hydrow Wave’s use of magnetic resistance that gives the rider a smooth rowing experience. We also like that you can row along with a trainer, enjoying the 16-inch screen for a more lifelike experience.
Hyrdow membership gets you access to more than 5,000 workouts in beautiful destinations across the globe.
Echelon:
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Echelon has some of our favorite treadmills, including folding options.
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How to get the best Black Friday deals
There are certain factors that could affect your decision-making and shopping experience this Black Friday. We suggest you do the following:
Start shopping early
The days of setting the alarm for 4 a.m. on Black Friday are a faded memory, thanks to online shopping. Starting in early November deals start to pop up on websites; we strive to put all that useful information in one place for easy comparison shopping. Fitness equipment is a popular purchase around the holidays and starting early will help you get the product you want in time for your holiday present deadline!
Find the best exercise equipment for you
Finding the best exercise equipment can be easy for everyday gym enthusiasts, but it may be overwhelming for beginners. If you’re getting back into a routine or are new to exercise, you might want to start small and not blast your budget until you find the exercises you enjoy and are likely to stick with. A treadmill is a good option for beginners or someone overcoming a medical issue. (
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) A Smith machine, on the other hand, is a better option for advanced athletes who understand progressive overload to maximize their back squat and seated calf raise. (
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Review brand policies
Brand policies around shipping, warranty, and returns are important to read before you buy. Exercise equipment can be expensive, and top brands offer financing so you can pay in installments. Look for money-back guarantees and reach out to customer service if you haven’t found answers in the fine print. It’s also a good idea to read honest reviews on sites like Trustpilot or the Better Business Bureau.
FAQs
Is Black Friday a good time to buy exercise equipment?
Black Friday is a great time to buy exercise equipment. You can find brands offering hundreds off equipment. Black Friday is also when top brands have sales on last year’s equipment—that might help you save even more if you’re OK not having the newest model.
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When do Black Friday sales start?
Black Friday sales can start any time in November, even on Thanksgiving Day, so you might want to start shopping weeks before you’re ready to put down a credit card. Black Friday deals often last up to five days, leading up to Cyber Monday.
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Lily Moe
Lily is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor with over seven years of experience in health media. As a former Fitness Coach, Lily’s editorial prowess has largely focused on fitness, nutrition, and weight management. She has also spent a fair share of time in testing labs, analyzing everything from protein powders to yoga mats. Her work has appeared in Verywell Fit, Verywell Mind, Health, and more.
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Ever feel like beginner-friendly workouts are anything but?
That’s how BODi Super Trainer Lacee Green felt, so she devised a three-week, entry-level program designed for genuine newcomers to exercise—or those just getting back into it.
“My beginner-only plan is for every body and everybody,” Green tells Fit&Well.
Green’s program combines low-impact cardio, strength, core and mobility workouts for a total of five sessions a week and 30 minutes a day.
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One of the routines she loves—that she says will provide a flavor of the plan—is a total-body cardio workout inspired by seven different sports.
“There is no repetition, it’s all bodyweight and super fun,” she says. “We do basketball, we do pickleball, we do soccer, and it’s really going to get your heart rate up.”
It will all count toward the CDC’s recommended 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week, while incorporating resistance training elements to strengthen your bones and muscles, she explains.
Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox.
And Green has provided the full 10-minute routine below for you to try.
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10-minute cardio workout for beginners
Press play on the video above and Green will guide you through the workout, or keep reading to see what’s in store.
Green’s 10-minute beginner-only cardio workout is inspired by seven different sports that she says will help channel your inner athlete.
Each sport links to an exercise during the routine. Follow the short warm-up, then perform each move for 40 seconds and rest for 20 seconds, for one round per sport.
In the video, another trainer demonstrates variations of each exercise so you can make it slightly more challenging as desired. The workout concludes with a short cool-down.
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Here’s a brief breakdown of each exercise.
1. Basketball catch and shoot
Step to your side, then reach up into full extension as if shooting a three-pointer. Repeat by shuffling from side to side.
2. Quick football feet
Lower into a quarter squat with your feet wide apart and alternate quick stepping onto either foot. On Green’s cues, switch the direction you face from center to left and right.
3. Skater side-step
Step side to side as if skating, hitting an imaginary hockey stick across your body.
4. Soccer kick-up
Keeping light on your feet, hop from side to side as if juggling a football with your feet.
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5. Pickleball shuffle
Lower into a half squat with your hands together in front of you. Keeping low, step or jump forward, then shuffle back to the start position.
6. Boxing jab cross
Stand side on with slightly bent knees and your guard up. Alternate throwing jabs with your left and right, switching your stance after 20 seconds.
7. Baseball squat to high plank
With your feet wide apart, lower into a deep squat with your hands up like a catcher. Place your hands on the floor and step back into a high plank, then back to the low squat.
About our expert
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Lacee Green
Lacee Green is a BODi Super Trainer, certified personal trainer (CPT) and coach with more than 10 years of experience. She hosts a number of BODi on-demand fitness programs that are designed to challenge and motivate you while also providing a supportive and inclusive environment.
People with high cardiorespiratory fitness were 36% less likely to experience depression and 39% less likely to develop dementia than those with low cardiorespiratory fitness. Even small improvements in fitness were linked to a lower risk. Experts believe that exercise’s ability to boost blood flow to the brain, reduce bodywide inflammation, and improve stress regulation may explain the connection.
While many swear by them, most people see burpees as a form of punishment – usually dished out drill sergeant-style by overzealous bootcamp PTs. Often the final blow in an already brutal workout, burpees are designed to test cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and mental grit. Love them or loathe them, they deliver every time.
For Max Edwards – aka Busy Dad Training on YouTube – they became a simple but highly effective way to stay fit and lean during lockdown. Once a committed powerlifter, spending upwards of 80 minutes a day in the gym, he was forced to overhaul his approach due to fatherhood, lockdown and a schedule that no longer allowed for long, structured lifting sessions.
‘Even though I was putting in hours and hours into the gym and even though my physique was pretty good, I wasn’t becoming truly excellent at any physical discipline,’ he explained in a YouTube video.
‘I loved the intentionality of training,’ says Edwards. ‘The fact that every session has a point, every rep in every set is helping you get towards a training goal, and I loved that there was a clear way of gauging progression – feeling like I was developing competence and moving towards mastery.’
Why He Walked Away From Powerlifting
Despite that structure, Edwards began to question whether powerlifting was sustainable long-term.
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‘My sessions were very taxing on my central nervous system. I was exhausted between sessions. It felt as if I needed at least nine hours of sleep each night just to function.’
He also noted that his appetite was consistently high.
But the biggest drawback was time.
‘I could not justify taking 80 minutes a day away from my family for what felt like a self-centred pursuit,’ he says.
A Simpler Approach That Stuck
‘Over the course of that year I fixed my relationship with alcohol and I developed, for the first time in my adult life, a relationship with physical training,’ says Edwards.
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With limited time and no access to equipment, he turned to burpees. Just two variations, four times a week, with each session lasting 20 minutes.
‘My approach in each workout was very simple. On a six-count training day I would do as many six-counts as I possibly could within 20 minutes. On a Navy Seal training day I would do as many Navy Seal burpees as I could within 20 minutes – then in the next workout I would simply try to beat the number I had managed previously.’
This style of training is known as AMRAP – as many reps (or rounds) as possible.
The Results
Edwards initially saw the routine as nothing more than a six-month stopgap to stay in shape. But that quickly changed.
‘I remember catching sight of myself in the mirror one morning and I was utterly baffled by the man I saw looking back at me.’
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He found himself in the best shape of his life. His energy levels improved, his resting heart rate dropped and his physique changed in ways that powerlifting hadn’t quite delivered.
‘It has been five years since I have set foot in a gym,’ he says. ‘That six-month training practice has become the defining training practice of my life – and for five years I have trained for no more than 80 minutes per week.’
The Burpee Workouts
1/ 6-Count Burpees
20-minute AMRAP, twice a week
How to do them:
Start standing, feet shoulder-width apart
Crouch down and place your hands on the floor (count 1)
Jump your feet back into a high plank (count 2)
Lower into the bottom of a push-up (count 3)
Push back up to plank (count 4)
Jump your feet forward to your hands (count 5)
Stand up straight (count 6)
20-minute AMRAP, twice a week
How to do them:
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Start standing, feet shoulder-width apart
Crouch down and place your hands on the floor
Jump your feet back into a high plank
Perform a push-up (chest to floor)
At the top, bring your right knee to your right elbow, then return
Perform another push-up
Bring your left knee to your left elbow, then return
Perform a third push-up
Jump your feet forward
Stand or jump to finish
Kate is a fitness writer for Men’s Health UK where she contributes regular workouts, training tips and nutrition guides. She has a post graduate diploma in Sports Performance Nutrition and before joining Men’s Health she was a nutritionist, fitness writer and personal trainer with over 5k hours coaching on the gym floor. Kate has a keen interest in volunteering for animal shelters and when she isn’t lifting weights in her garden, she can be found walking her rescue dog.
