fitscout

How we measure

FitScout is spec-based, not hands-on tested. We copy numbers from manufacturer pages and official sheets, store the URL, and stamp an as-of date.

What a spec row contains

Value, unit, source URL, as-of date. Missing data is “Not published”, never a dash we invented.

What we do not do

We do not invent a number. We do not scrape Amazon prices, star ratings, or product photos. We do not write “we tested” or “in our gym”.

FitScout spec score

A weighted average of published fields. Blank fields drop out. The score is ours. It is not an Amazon star rating.

power racks

  • Published height (20%): Shorter assembled height fits more rooms. Unlisted height scores nothing.
  • Footprint (15%): Smaller listed width × depth is easier to place.
  • Weight capacity (20%): Higher published capacity scores higher. Missing capacity is blank, not zero.
  • Upright size (20%): 3×3 scores ahead of 2×2 / 50×50 mm on attachment compatibility.
  • Hole spacing (15%): Westside / 1-inch bench zones score ahead of 2-inch-only spacing.
  • Warranty text (10%): Lifetime language scores ahead of a short parts warranty. We do not verify claims.

adjustable dumbbells

  • Max weight (30%): Higher published per-hand max covers more progressions.
  • Increment (20%): Finer listed steps score higher.
  • Range span (20%): Max minus min. A 5–80 lb pair spans more than a 10–50.
  • Length (15%): Shorter listed length is easier to press and store.
  • Warranty text (15%): Longer published warranty text scores higher.

benches

  • Capacity (30%): Higher listed user/load capacity.
  • Back-pad range (25%): Wider published angle range, including decline when listed.
  • Pad width (20%): Wider listed pad.
  • Unit weight (15%): Heavier listed frame is treated as more stable here. Missing weight is blank.
  • Warranty text (10%): Lifetime language scores ahead of short parts cover.

treadmills

  • Running surface (25%): Longer/wider listed belt.
  • Max speed (20%): Higher published top speed.
  • Max incline (15%): Higher published incline percent.
  • Motor (15%): Higher published HP when the maker states it.
  • User capacity (15%): Higher listed user weight.
  • Folded height (10%): Lower folded height scores higher for storage. Unfolding-only decks score blank.

rowers

  • Rail / monorail (30%): Longer published rail suits taller rowers.
  • Max user height (20%): Higher listed user-height cap.
  • User capacity (25%): Higher listed user weight.
  • Footprint (15%): Smaller listed length × width.
  • Warranty text (10%): Longer published cover scores higher.

Will-It-Fit math

Overhead press uses HAJEX: height × 1.33 plus about 9 in for plates (source). Pull-up headroom is about 12 in above the bar. Jump rope uses HomeGymCave’s height × 1.06 + 14 in. These are third-party heuristics.

Update cadence

v1 records are dated 2026-10-14. We expect a monthly pass over changed manufacturer pages. The as-of date is the staleness signal.