Cities overrun with unused home gym kit for sale

NEW research has revealed the UK cities with surplus home gym equipment as residents return to the gym post-lockdown.

The research from Versaclimber UK identifies the locations with the largest amount of surplus home gym equipment for sale, including top three; Slough, Manchester, and Bolton.

Results of the research indicate potential opportunities for aspiring gym owners, as well as revealing consumer spending patterns during the pandemic.

According to the research, with 2,193 gym equipment listings and a population of 164,046, Slough has the highest population-to-listing ratio of 75. Bolton comes in second with 2,289 gym equipment listings and a population of 202,369, with a ratio of 88. Meanwhile, Manchester, with a total of 4,096 gym equipment listings and a population of 554,400, ranks third with a ratio of 135.

The rankings are based on the number of gym equipment listings per city on e-commerce site Ebay, the population of the whole city, and the population-to-listing ratio.

Ryan Kelford, operations manager at Versaclimber UK, said: “I was surprised to see the list of top 10 cities with surplus home gym equipment for sale, it’s quite shocking to think that so much expensive equipment is now gathering dust instead of being put to good use.

“However, it’s good to see that this presents a potential opportunity for aspiring gym owners to get started with a more affordable investment.

“Our research has identified the top 50 UK cities with the highest population-to-listing ratio, meaning those cities offer the most gym equipment per capita. We believe that this information will be useful for anyone looking to find gym equipment, whether they’re a seasoned athlete, beginning their fitness journey or looking to kick- start their own business.”

Making up the top 10 are Huddersfield, Wolverhampton, Bradford, Leicester, Warrington, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Ryan added: “We know that access to quality gym equipment is essential for anyone looking to stay healthy and achieve their fitness goals, and we’re committed to connecting fitness enthusiasts with the tools and resources they need, in order to succeed.

“By making it easier to find the right equipment, we hope to help people make more informed decisions about their fitness journey and ultimately achieve the results they desire.”