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Those holding out for Amazon Prime Day 2024 to stock up on fitness gear at discounted prices might not actually have to wait until the sale goes live on July 16. Thousands of great treadmills, adjustable dumbbells, and even bestselling blenders for smoothie making are already marked down and ready to ship right now. Whether you’re looking to add a few key pieces to your home gym or you're starting a workout space from scratch, now is a prime time to do it before the online commotion commences.
After Men's Journal shopped through the early Prime Day deals on fitness equipment, we found that rdicTrack has a solid everyday treadmill for less than $500 and Amazon Basics is offering coated cast iron kettlebells for a song, which cover both cardio and strength training, respectively. You can augment those workouts with a Samsung smartwatch that's $90 off and then hit your recovery routine with Amazon's . 1 bestselling percussion massager that's on sale for $40 right now. Our resident fitness junkies scoured Amazon’s early Prime Day fitness deals and liked these six the best.
Amazon Basics 40-Pound Vinyl Coated Kettlebell in Light Blue, $38 (was $47) on Amazon
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Utterly simple and brutally effective for adding lean muscle mass and functional strength, a cast iron kettlebell is a must-have for any home gym setup. Any time you can find a quality ‘bell for under a dollar a pound, you best snatch it up. At 40 pounds, this one from Amazon Basics is perfect for a seasoned lifter (not too light, not too heavy)—and it’s currently priced the same as the 30-pounder, which screams value.
What Shoppers Are Saying: “These have a nice smooth handle that is easy to grip and hold on to. The size is just right, not too bulky. They perform well and are balanced.”
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 40 mm Smartwatch in Graphite, $210 (was $300) on Amazon
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A smartwatch built for fitness lovers, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 tracks metrics like calories burned and distance traveled for over 90 activities while providing personalized heart rate zones for training sessions. At night, it’s an advanced sleep coach that detects four different stages of slumber (awake, light, deep, REM). Also, its BIA sensor measures body fat, skeletal muscle, body water, and more.
What Shoppers Are Saying: “I use it primarily to track my swim workouts. It works wonderfully and I've had it in water for up to 6 hours at a time…It is so much better than the Apple Watches the rest of my family has.”
Keppi Bench1000 Pro Adjustable Workout Bench, $196 (was $380) on Amazon
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Versatility meets value with this heavy-duty adjustable weight bench that goes from fully upright (for shoulder presses) to 20 degrees below parallel (for decline presses and sit-ups), and 10 settings in between, all for nearly 50% off. This isn’t some flimsy bench; it has a weight capacity of 1,200 pounds. If you’re bench-pressing more than that, we don’t know what to tell you.
What Shoppers Are Saying: “The heavy-duty frame provides exceptional stability, ensuring safety during intense workouts. The solid build gives me the confidence to push myself to the limit without any concerns.”
Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender in Cloud Silver, $80 (was $100) on Amazon
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Your favorite healthy breakfast smoothies and after-workout protein shakes just got more convenient and less expensive. This top-selling Ninja model has an impressive 1,000-watt motor (with Auto-iQ technology) that will power through whatever frozen fruits or whole vegetables you throw in it. The two 24-ounce serve cups and spout lids are also durable and dishwasher-safe.
What Shoppers Are Saying: “I absolutely love this…it’s so powerful and gets things blended so fast. It’s just the right size for my countertop and I can take it anywhere with me.”
rdicTrack T Series 5 Treadmill, $479 (was $599) on Amazon
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When it’s too humid for an afternoon run and too chilly for an early-morning walk, you’ll be glad you have a treadmill in your temperature-controlled home. With speeds up to 10 mph and an incline of up to 10%, plus a built-in speaker and Bluetooth, this rdicTrack T Series is a great base model at an attractive price. Right now, this treadmill is only available to Amazon Prime members, but signing up is easy for non-members and it even comes with a 30-day cancel-anytime trial.
What Shoppers Are Saying: “The incline function is very easy and quick to adjust. The speed function is quick and easy to increase while using. I really just wanted a simple and straightforward treadmill and that’s what I got.”
Toloco Deep Tissue Massage Gun in Black, $40 (was $60) on Amazon
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If you’re looking for a high-end massage gun at an entry-level price, this Amazon . 1 Bestselling deep tissue massage gun is hard to beat. It includes 10 head attachments, seven speed levels (from “muscle wake-up” to “professional mode”), and an impressive battery life of up to six hours. As a bonus, its high-torque motor is super-quiet—a feature confirmed by many reviewers.
What Shoppers Are Saying: “The Toloco is pleasantly quiet at the lowest setting, with very small increases to the noise when increasing the power all the way up.”
