{"id":9079620,"date":"2026-08-11T14:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/?page_id=9079620"},"modified":"2026-10-27T05:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T04:22:57","slug":"used-fitness-equipment-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/fitnessgeraete-gebraucht-ratgeber\/","title":{"rendered":"Used fitness equipment: what you need to look out for"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ffm-ratgeber\">\n<style>\n.ffm-ratgeber{--ffm-accent:#1a1a1a;--ffm-line:#e4e4e1;--ffm-muted:#6b6b6b;--ffm-soft:#f7f7f5;--ffm-link:#0d5c3d;--ffm-link-soft:rgba(13,92,61,.3);--ffm-link-wash:rgba(13,92,61,.08);font-family:inherit;line-height:1.65;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 4px}\n.ffm-ratgeber *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ffm-ratgeber h1{font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 .9rem;font-weight:700}\n.ffm-ratgeber h2{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 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.ffm-profiles-quad{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-choice-hint{margin-top:auto}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-author p:not(.ffm-box-label){font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.6}\n.ffm-ratgeber ol{margin:0 0 1rem;padding-left:1.25rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber ol li{margin:0 0 .35rem}\n@media (max-width:782px){\n.ffm-ratgeber h1{font-size:1.7rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber h2{font-size:1.3rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.9rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-card-media img{max-width:280px}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-cta{padding:1.2rem}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-choices-quad{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n.ffm-ratgeber .ffm-profiles-quad{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Fitness Flohmarkt \u00b7 Guide<\/p>\n<h1>Used fitness equipment: what you really need to look out for when buying secondhand<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ffm-lead\">Studio clearances, remaining stock, and exhibition pieces bring professional equipment down to a fraction of the original price. Whether this pays off for you depends on four points that you should clarify before clicking \u201eOrder.\u201c.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ffm-byline\">From <strong>Dominic Bertschin<\/strong>, Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Updated: 08\/11\/2026<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-box\">\n<p class=\"ffm-box-label\">In short<\/p>\n<p>When buying used fitness equipment, you decide in four steps: Check the origin and previous usage, the condition of wearing parts such as upholstery, cables, and bearings, the availability of spare parts, and the floor space in your room. For commercial equipment from liquidations, buying second-hand is almost always worthwhile, whereas for simple weights and small equipment, it rarely is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-choices ffm-choices-quad\">\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">Browse<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Outlet and Bargains<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Studio equipment, clearance items and ex-display goods in one place.<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/tag\/occasion\/\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">Complete<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">All second-hand items<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">The complete list of all currently labeled used vehicles.<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/appointment-booking-showroom\/\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">On-site<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">Showroom appointment<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Check out the device in Liestal before you decide.<\/span><\/a>\n<a class=\"ffm-choice\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/purchase-occasions\/\"><span class=\"ffm-choice-case\">Sell<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-title\">We buy used equipment<\/span><span class=\"ffm-choice-hint\">Do you have devices to give away yourself? This is where the request goes.<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">The four checkpoints<\/p>\n<h2>What do you look for in used fitness equipment?<\/h2>\n<p>To four things, in this order: origin, wear and tear, replacement parts, and space. Which equipment is actually right for your workout will be clarified by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/buying-guide-main-page\/\">Fitness-Flohmarkt Buying Guide<\/a> by product group. This is about the question of whether a specific used item is worth its money. The origin tells you how hard a piece of equipment has lived. A machine from a gym has seen more cycles in five years than a home device in fifteen. Wear and tear doesn't show in the paint, but in pads, grips, cables, pulleys, and bearings\u2014everything that moves or has body contact. Spare parts determine whether a defect in three years means a repair or a total write-off. And space is the point where most purchases fail: commercial gym equipment is built for 300-square-meter rooms, not for the basement. If you don't feel good about one of these four points, the low price is no argument.<\/p>\n<p>A fifth point comes into play as soon as you buy online instead of on a classifieds portal: Who is actually selling? From a dealer, you get an invoice, item number, and a contact person, whereas with a private sale, you bear the risk alone. Our secondhand items come from studio liquidations, trade show clearances, and customer commissions and are under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/\">New and Used Fitness Equipment<\/a> besides the new goods.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Is it worth it?<\/p>\n<h2>For which devices is buying used worthwhile and for which is it not?<\/h2>\n<p>Used equipment makes sense where new equipment is expensive and the mechanics remain simple: selectorised and plate-loaded machines, heavy weights and flooring. It makes less sense for small equipment, bands and light weights, where new prices are already low and collection, inspection and transport can absorb the saving. Cardio equipment sits between these extremes and depends heavily on the brand. As a rule, the higher the new price and the lower the electronics content, the stronger the case for used equipment. For used plates, compare the total price per kilo and check the set\u2019s condition and completeness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the other end of the scale is the small stuff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/kettlebell-cast-iron\/\">New cast iron kettlebells<\/a> starting at CHF 14.40. For a used one in the same size, you would have to drive, load, and haggle to maybe save a tenner. When it comes to flooring, the calculation tips back in favor of secondhand as soon as large areas are involved. What thickness your area requires is stated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/flooring-buying-guide\/\">Flooring buying guide<\/a>, and that goes for used records as well as new ones.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Device type<\/th><th>Does buying used make sense?<\/th><th>The reason<\/th><th>What you pay attention to<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>pin-loaded and plate-loaded machines<\/td><td>Yes, very<\/td><td>High initial price, robust mechanics, barely any electronics<\/td><td>Ropes, pulleys, pads, complete weight stack<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>weight plates, bumper plates, barbells<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Material barely worn, signs of use with no impact on function<\/td><td>Bore, rod runout, fixed rubber coating<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>studio format flooring<\/td><td>Yes, for larger areas<\/td><td>New goods quickly become expensive per square meter<\/td><td>Thickness, dimensional accuracy, odor, completeness<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Spinning bikes and ergometers<\/td><td>Mostly<\/td><td>Mechanically simple, wearing parts replaceable<\/td><td>Bearing, brake, pedals, console and sensor<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Treadmills and elliptical trainers<\/td><td>Only with brand and service<\/td><td>Motor, electronics, and running belt are expensive<\/td><td>Operating hours, engine noise, condition of the deck<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Kettlebells, bands, mats, grips<\/td><td>Rarely<\/td><td>New price is low anyway, effort outweighs it<\/td><td>Usually only worthwhile in a larger package<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">The terms<\/p>\n<h2>Second-hand items, clearance stock, and ex-display items: what is the difference?<\/h2>\n<p>An occasion is a device that has actually been in use, usually in a studio, a clinic, or a club. Clearance items are new goods from a discontinued series or a canceled order, meaning they are unused but can no longer be reordered. Display items were on display at a trade fair or in a showroom, were demonstrated, and may show at most slight traces from this. In terms of price, all three are below the new price, but they differ significantly in condition: With display items and clearance stock, you practically get new goods, while with a true occasion, you get a working device with history. For you, this means: If you are bothered by visible traces, filter specifically for clearance stock and display items. If function and price are more important to you than appearance, the classic occasion from a studio liquidation is the better deal. You will find all three categories bundled in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\">Outlet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The boundaries overlap, so the item description matters more than the headline. A machine supplied by a customer may be newer than a display model demonstrated daily for two years. Check the individual item\u2019s actual origin and use.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">The exam<\/p>\n<h2>How do you inspect a used piece of fitness equipment before buying it?<\/h2>\n<p>You perform checks in five steps, and you can complete the first three before you even see the device. First, you measure your room and compare it with the item's dimensions. Then you check whether the brand and model are still supplied with spare parts. After that, you read the item description carefully because it states whether something is missing or has been replaced. Only then do you move on to the device itself: a movement test under load and a visual inspection of the wearing parts. Anyone passing through Liestal can do steps four and five themselves in ten minutes, and that is exactly what we recommend for every second-hand item. Anyone ordering online relies on the photos and the information in the description. When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/endurance-cardio\/\">cardio machines<\/a> Is the trip to Liestal most worthwhile because motor and bearing noises cannot be shown in any photo.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Measure room.<\/strong> Floor space plus at least 60 cm of access on the operating side, plus the ceiling height for anything working overhead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clarify spare parts availability.<\/strong> Usually uncritical with established studio brands, the biggest risk with no-name devices and discontinued series.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read description and photos.<\/strong> Missing bolts, replaced cushions, or differing colors are listed there, not in the title.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Move under load.<\/strong> Take each station once through the full range of motion. You will immediately hear popping, scraping, and play in the bearing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>View wear parts.<\/strong> Upholstery seams, rope ends, rubber grips, rollers, and stops. All of it is replaceable, but it costs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One point often needs explaining: used items are generally one-offs. A suitable model from a gym closure may not become available again. If you need several identical machines, new equipment or a combination of both is usually a better choice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">State and Risk<\/p>\n<h2>What applies to used items regarding condition, warranty, and spare parts?<\/h2>\n<p>Used items show signs of wear and tear, and that is precisely how they are described. This is not a formulaic phrase, but an honest description: paint may be dull, upholstery may have pressure marks, and stickers may be missing. The functionality is tested before sale, but the appearance is not refurbished. Unlike new goods, a used device does not come with a manufacturer's warranty, which is why we recommend viewing every used item on-site. When it comes to spare parts, the brand makes all the difference: for common studio brands, upholstery, cables, and rollers can be sourced even years later, whereas for exotic brands and discontinued product lines, it ranges from difficult to nearly impossible. This is the real reason why well-known names from studio liquidation sales are worth it, while a no-name bargain rarely is. Furthermore, when buying a used item, you should factor in a small budget for wear-and-tear parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Let's state one limitation beforehand: anyone looking for used outdoor fitness equipment for parks or gardens will not find what they are looking for with us. We do not carry weather-resistant outdoor facilities either new or used, and we deliberately do not include equipment that has spent a longer period outdoors or in damp rooms in our product range. What you will find are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/plug-in-weights\/\">selectorized weight machines<\/a> and plate-loaded equipment from indoor areas.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Classification<\/p>\n<h2>What is worth it for whom<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ffm-profiles ffm-profiles-quad\">\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Beginners on a tight budget<\/h3>\n<p>You want to start at home without spending a four-figure sum. A used compact multi-gym can cover the main movements. Check current stock, adjustments and space requirements in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\">Outlet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Home gym that lifts heavy<\/h3>\n<p>Your rack and bar are ready, but you need weights. For used plates, compare price per kilo, condition and set completeness. Find the current selection in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\">Outlet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>Studio, club, physiotherapy practice<\/h3>\n<p>You need studio-quality workstations and you're budgeting over years. Used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/fitness-equipment\/plug-in-weights\/\">Pin-loaded weight machines from gym liquidations<\/a> cost a fraction and withstand the load they were built for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ffm-profile\">\n<h3>If you are looking for accessories and small weights<\/h3>\n<p>You are better off buying bands, mats, grips, and light weights new. The discount on used items is small, and the effort is high. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/product-2\/kettlebell-cast-iron\/\">Cast-Iron Kettlebells<\/a> show how low the new prices are in this area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ffm-section\">\n<p class=\"ffm-eyebrow\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<h2>Used fitness equipment: the most important answers<\/h2>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Are used fitness machines from gym liquidations safe?<\/summary><p>Yes, provided the function and wearing parts have been checked. Studio equipment is designed for continuous commercial use and is therefore built much more robustly than home equipment. The frame and weight stack are not critical; rather, the cables, pulleys, stoppers, and pads are. You check these parts before your first workout and replace them if there are any issues before you go under load.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>How much do you save when buying used fitness equipment?<\/summary><p>For commercial machines, savings against comparable new equipment typically range from half to two-thirds; for small equipment, the difference is much less significant. Compare the total price with suitable new equipment and include transport and possible replacement parts.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Is there a warranty on secondhand devices?<\/summary><p>There is no manufacturer's warranty like that on new goods for used appliances. Second-hand items show signs of wear and tear and are sold in their current condition. Therefore, for every second-hand item, it is recommended to inspect the device on-site before purchasing. For remaining stock and display items that are unused or have only been demonstrated, the usual conditions for new goods apply.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Can I still get spare parts for used professional fitness equipment?<\/summary><p>For common studio brands, usually yes; for no-name equipment and discontinued series, often not. Pads, cables, rollers, and grips are the parts that wear out first. Therefore, check the spare parts situation before buying and not afterwards, because it determines whether a defect leads to a repair or a total write-off.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Can I view used fitness equipment before buying?<\/summary><p>Yes, and we strongly recommend it. In Liestal, you can book an appointment for the showroom where you can move the machine, hear it, and inspect the wear parts. Ten minutes on site are better than any photo series, especially with cardio equipment, as motor and bearing noises cannot be captured in pictures.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>Are there used outdoor fitness equipment on Fitness-Flohmarkt?<\/summary><p>No, we do not carry weather-resistant outdoor equipment, either new or used. Our secondhand items come from studios, medical practices, and clubs, and are built for indoor use. We consciously choose not to include equipment that has been outdoors for a longer period in our inventory, because corrosion on weight guides and bearings cannot be reliably assessed.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"ffm-faq\"><summary>What is better: used fitness equipment or cheap new items?<\/summary><p>That depends on the type of equipment. With expensive machines featuring simple mechanics, used studio-grade equipment clearly outperforms cheap new goods because the frame, bearings, and weight guidance are designed for continuous operation. For smaller devices, bands, and light weights, buying new is the better choice because the retail price is low and the savings are correspondingly small.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-cta\">\n<h2>Ready for your pre-owned device?<\/h2>\n<p>All second-hand items, clearance stock, and display models are bundled together in the outlet, ready for shipping from our Swiss warehouse or for pickup in Liestal.<\/p>\n<a class=\"ffm-btn ffm-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitness-flohmarkt.ch\/en\/category-2\/outlet\/\">View second-hand items in the outlet<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ffm-author\">\n<p class=\"ffm-box-label\">About the author<\/p>\n<p>Dominic Bertschin is Head of Marketing at Fitness-Flohmarkt in Liestal. He reads what customers ask and report back after their purchase every day, and writes the guide articles just the way he would have liked to read them himself before placing an order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fitness-Flohmarkt \u00b7 Ratgeber Fitnessger\u00e4te gebraucht: worauf du bei Occasionen wirklich achten musst Studioaufl\u00f6sungen, Restposten und Ausstellungsst\u00fccke bringen Profi-Equipment auf einen Bruchteil des Neupreises. Ob sich das f\u00fcr dich rechnet, h\u00e4ngt an vier Punkten, die du vor dem Klick auf &#8222;Bestellen&#8220; kl\u00e4ren solltest. 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