Home‑gym boom: deals + simple routines

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale this year ran March 25–31, 2026 and media trackers ran daily round‑ups comparing markdowns across treadmills, adjustable dumbbells and racks. (ign.com) Adjustable dumbbells and certain treadmills hit notable lows — Bowflex SelectTech models were reported at steep discounts and multiple buying guides flagged sub‑$140 adjustable sets as standout steals during the event. (ign.com) Market research firms show sustained expansion in at‑home fitness spending, with one analyst group projecting the global home‑gym equipment market to grow from $5.15 billion in 2025 to $5.59 billion in 2026. (thebusinessresearchcompany.com) Fitness publishers and app writers are amplifying brief, equipment‑free formats—10‑minute circuits, daily “30‑day” bodyweight challenges and time‑based holds—which have become a dominant theme in recent how‑to guides and trend pieces. (youtube.com) Reebok has licensed local manufacture and distribution in South Asia via a tie‑up with Jerai Fitness, with production slated to begin and products to be available from April 1, 2026 across India and neighbouring markets. (manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com) Padel Zone in Hitchin occupies 5 Hunting Gate as North Hertfordshire’s first indoor padel venue and lists four doubles courts plus a dedicated singles court on its site; local reporting also noted a June 28, 2025 opening and a monthly membership price cited at £35. (padel-zone.co.uk) A complementary studio operator, Fourm Studio, advertises a reformer‑Pilates partnership at the same 5 Hunting Gate location with a “coming March 2026” launch date for its premium reformer classes. (fourm-studio.co.uk)