If you have ever been to Costco, you know about the wide variety of home goods, meat, produce, and electronics. Costco also has exercise equipment outside of the weekly grocery selections and added accessories, ranging from total home gym set-ups and ellipticals to treadmills and rowing machines. You can find just about anything you’re looking for that will help you along your fitness journey….but should you buy your equipment from a big box retail store?
Granted, if you’ve got a Costco close to your home and find a piece of fitness equipment that fits your budget and is perfect for your fitness goals, certainly don’t pass it up! However, there are some pluses to buying your exercise equipment online than in a store like Costco – let’s check them out!
Budgeting
One of the top factors to consider when buying home fitness equipment is budget. While you can see the fitness equipment prices in a store, you can’t price shop – and so, you might be missing out on a better deal. Searching for equipment online allows you to compare and contrast prices, sales, and even coupons that might help you save some cash on your prized fitness equipment!
Goals
Do you have a personal goal of learning to run or participate in a 5k? A treadmill will most likely be your fitness equipment of choice. When we see a rowing machine or elliptical for sale, it can be tempting to buy equipment that won’t fit your fitness needs and goals. Take the time to determine your wellness goals.
Spacing
Another factor to consider with fitness equipment is how much space you have in your home/office/garage for your workout. Buying a treadmill in the store and having it available that day is great, but if you get home and realize it won’t fit in your space, that’s not motivating. When shopping online, you’ll be able to see the dimensions of each piece of equipment, and you can then measure your space to ensure it will fit if needed.
New Equipment
When ordering online, you can rest assured that the fitness equipment you’re receiving from ProForm hasn’t been used by multiple people – which can often be the case with equipment that has been in a store for a while, especially if on display. It’s tempting to hop on a bike or a treadmill in a store like Costco, but you’re taking a risk purchasing in-store if that equipment has been banged up or misused before you take it home.
Buying online will let you know that the piece of fitness equipment you’re getting is new and ready for its first owner!
Bottom Line
While it’s certainly possible to find good deals on ProForm fitness equipment in big retail stores like Costco, we recommend doing your shopping online if possible. Not only can you possibly find a better deal (and likewise, save some cash), but you’ll also know that you are getting the right equipment for your fitness needs. Take into account your budget, spacing availability, and overall wellness goals, and you’re sure to find the right piece of ProForm equipment!
