While some folks consider this an overpriced gym table, it is essential for my back health. It is built into my warm up. I purchased it after a back tweak on a yoke carry and since purchasing it 3 years ago, my back has been healthy and happy when lifting.

The ski erg complements the row erg well. It is a great cardiovascular stimulus utilizing the anterior rather than the posterior change. I typically use it for CrossFit (interval) style training. I chose to get it with a base so that I would have a little more flexibility on where to put it in the gym.

I like the bike erg for steady state efforts. The intensity is lower than the Rogue Echo Bike or Assault Fitness Air bike. I most often use it as a warm up or if I need to do a 30 minute effort while I am watching television. They hold their value well. Retailing for $1100 and often selling for $800+ in secondary markets.

The Concept2 Rower is an iconic piece. The company is great to do business with and they stand by their products. It is the standard for competition. It is very durable and low maintenance. The rower also holds its value well. It retails for $1000 and typically sells for $700+ on the secondary markets.

It is hard to put stars on vintage gym equipment. They perform as they should. Value depends on how they are purchased. They can be found for $1-$2/pound, but over 50 pounds they become increasingly expensive. The build quality is solid but heavier dumbbells are prone to bent handles and should not be dropped. I put together a set of 1-50 pounds over the course of a few years.

The Little Big Horn is a great anvil grip tool. It is a challenging implement that is a good test for all different hand sizes. It has a long history and solid leader board.

IronMind equipment is amazing and the Apollon's Axle is no exception. I purchased it for use in Grip Sport Competition and find the surface texture to be more challenging than generic powder coated or bare steel axle bars. I gave it a 3 stars for value only because of the high retail price point.

I bought this scale because it seemed like the go to brand that everyone recommends. It is fairly price on Amazon. It is durable and has been working without issue for the past 2 years. I use it for weighing plates and grip competition implements.