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Those waiting for Amazon Prime Day 2024 to stock up on discounted fitness gear may not have to wait until the sale begins on July 16. Thousands of great treadmills, adjustable dumbbells, and even best-selling smoothie blenders are already marked down and ready to ship now. Whether you’re looking to add a few essential pieces to your home gym or starting a workout space from scratch, now is the best time to do it before the online frenzy begins.
After Men’s magazine Shopping through early Prime Day deals on fitness gear, we found that NordicTrack has a solid everyday treadmill for under $500, and Amazon Basics offers coated cast iron kettlebells for a song, which cover both cardio and strength training, respectively . You can amp up those workouts with a discounted $90 Samsung smartwatch, then kick off your recovery routine with Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling percussion massager on sale for $40 right now. Our fitness enthusiasts scoured Amazon’s early Prime Day fitness deals and loved these top six.
Amazon Basics 40lb Vinyl Coated Kettlebell in Light Blue, $38 (was $47) at Amazon
Super simple and brutally effective for adding lean muscle mass and functional strength, a cast iron kettlebell is a must-have for any home gym. Anytime you can find a quality bell for less than a dollar a pound, you better grab it. At 40 pounds, this one from Amazon Basics is perfect for an experienced lifter (not too light, not too heavy)—and right now it’s the same price as the 30-pounder, which is a standout.
What buyers are saying: “These have a nice smooth grip that’s easy to grab and hold. The size is just right, not too bulky. They perform well and are balanced.”
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Smartwatch 40mm in Graphite, $210 (was $300) at Amazon
A smartwatch designed for fitness enthusiasts, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 tracks metrics like calories burned and distance traveled for more than 90 activities, while providing personalized heart rate zones for workouts. At night, it’s an advanced sleep coach that detects four different stages of sleep (awake, light, deep, REM). Also, the BIA sensor measures body fat, skeletal muscle, body water and more.
What buyers are saying: “I mainly use it to track my swimming workouts. It works great and I have it in the water for up to 6 hours at a time… It’s so much better than the Apple Watches the rest of my family has.”
Keppi Bench1000 Pro Adjustable Bench, $196 (was $380) at Amazon
Flexibility meets value with this heavy-duty adjustable weight bench that goes from fully upright (for shoulder presses) to 20 degrees below parallel (for dip presses and sit-ups) and 10 settings in between, all at nearly 50% off . Isn’t this some weak bench? it has a weight capacity of 1,200 kg. If you push more than that, we don’t know what to tell you.
What buyers are saying: “The heavy-duty frame provides excellent stability, ensuring safety during intense workouts. The rugged construction gives me the confidence to push myself to the limit without any worries.”
Ninja Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender in Cloud Silver, $80 (was $100) at Amazon
Your favorite healthy breakfast smoothies and post-workout protein drinks just got more convenient and less expensive. This top-selling Ninja model features an impressive 1,000-watt motor (with Auto-iQ technology) that will power whatever frozen fruit or whole veggies you throw in. The two 24oz serving cups and spout lids are also durable and dishwasher safe.
What buyers are saying: “I really like this… it’s so powerful and puts things together so quickly. It’s just the right size for my bench and I can take it anywhere with me.”
NordicTrack T Series 5 Treadmill, $479 (was $599) at Amazon
When it’s too humid for an afternoon run and too cold for an early morning walk, you’ll be glad to have a temperature-controlled treadmill in your home. With speeds up to 10 mph and inclines up to 10%, plus a built-in speaker and Bluetooth, this NordicTrack T Series is a great entry-level model at an attractive price. Right now, this runway is only available to Amazon Prime members, but Registration is easy for non-members and it even comes with a 30-day cancel-anytime trial.
What buyers are saying: “The tilt function is very easy and quick to adjust. The speed mode increases quickly and easily during use. I really wanted a simple and direct corridor and that’s what I got.”
Toloco Deep Tissue Massage Gun in Black, $40 (was $60) at Amazon
If you’re looking for a high-tech massage gun at an entry-level price, this Amazon’s #1 best-selling 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, the high-torque motor is extremely quiet – a feature confirmed by many reviewers.
What buyers are saying: “The Toloco is pleasantly quiet at the lowest setting, with very little increases in noise when the power is increased all the way up.”
