Are you looking to set up a home gym but need more space for a treadmill or stationary bike? This is where an elliptical machine could be your perfect match. Elliptical machines are terrific for a full-body body workout without adding undue strain to your joints. They're a top choice for an easy-on-the-body cardio workout, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. At Southern Cross Fitness. we're proud to provide a selection of spot-on elliptical machines for home gyms. Let's have a look at a few of our top picks:   Nautilus E626 Elliptical Cross Trainer Nautilus E626 Elliptical Cross Tr ..read more

The home fitness market is set to surpass $17 billion by 2030. After all, working out at home is an easy and convenient way to stay healthy.   If you're looking to build your home gym and your functional training, you might need clarification about what equipment to pick up. Luckily, we've got you covered.   Keep reading this guide to learn about the fitness equipment you need for your home gym.   1. Boxing Are you into boxing? Then you'll want to pick up a heavy bag for your home gym. And, so you’re not leaving your things all over the floor, we’d also recommend a stand or a ha ..read more

Rowing is on its way to becoming the newest fitness craze. It targets all your key muscle groups, builds cardiovascular endurance and is low impact. But if row, row, rowing your boat merrily down a stream isn’t your ideal weekend activity, then you should invest in a rowing machine—all the benefits of rowing without the close proximity to water. Why should your next workout be a rowing workout?  Low-impact exercise. This is a great form of cardio and is especially forgiving to beginners due to placing less impact on your joints. It can improve your posture. Great for those of us that ..read more

If you are looking for a great, full-body exercise to add to your home workout, we have something for you to try—boxing!  Boxing requires stamina, balance, coordination, aerobic endurance and muscle strength. It’s the ultimate all-rounder. Finding one piece of fitness equipment to target all of these focus areas is no easy task; that is exactly why you need to add a punching bag to your home gym. Why you should try boxing Punching and doing drills on a dead weight may sound easy, and somewhat repetitive, but there is a lot more to boxing than meets the eye. This is an exercise that will l ..read more

Weight plates are essential equipment if you want to upgrade your home gym set-up. From bench presses to back squats to sumo deadlifts—a variety of exercises benefit from adding these to your home gym workout routine.    But how do you know what weight plate is best for you? We have done a deep dive into our brand ARROW to answer this exact question! Here is a list of ARROW’s five weight plate options and how they can help your workout regime.     The 'gold medal-worthy' Olympic weight plate: If you want a set of durable, classic weight plates, look no further than the ..read more

Sometimes getting up to go to the gym isn't an option. Getting in your car to drive somewhere to go out and work out seems like the last thing you want to do. But if you have gym equipment in your home for strength or a cardio workout at home, this wouldn't be a problem! Here are some of the best home gym equipment machines to get a great cardio workout.   1. Get on a Spin Bike The Schwinn 700IC Indoor Cycling Spin Bike is a great exercise bike option for an at-home exercise remedy. You can hop on the bike and watch some spinning videos with Peleton or on YouTube, or you can do your own t ..read more

The elliptical trainer goes by many names—the elliptical trainer, elliptical cross trainer, cross trainer, cross trainer machine, elliptical machine, even elliptical bike—the list goes on! But if you were to type this in Google or mention it in-store, you’d be shown the same thing; elliptical trainers.   Now, because this machine isn’t as well known as its other cardio counterparts, the treadmill and spin bike—some of you might think: “why would I choose this?”. Honestly, that’s a fair question, so let’s take you through some reasons why one might purchase an elliptical machine.   ..read more

The lead up to Christmas is a stressful time; there’s food to cook, logistics and bedding to organise, a house to clean, presents to buy—and there’s a whole other layer of stress when you’re dealing with a large family.  With this in mind, the team at SCF knows that when it comes to Christmas present buying, quick and assertive decisions are a MUST to stay on track. If you’re looking to buy a gift for your fit-fanatic-friend, family member or significant other, there is an overwhelming amount of fantastic items on the market.  So, to make sure you’re the best version of you come Ch ..read more

ARROW - Australia’s Best Home Gym Equipment Have you heard of our brand ARROW? Well, don’t fret, if you’ve not yet been acquainted, we’ll give you a  rundown! ARROW Fitness equipment is Southern Cross Fitness’ answer to making quality fitness equipment more accessible.   History ARROW is a premium fitness equipment range that was developed by Southern Cross Fitness owners, Dan and Steph. Having over 15 years in the fitness industry, the owners discovered over the years of selling many different brands, that when price and quality were considered, one aspect was always sacrificed. Th ..read more

Having your very own home gym is a practical move for your fitness journey for many reasons, whether you are new to the game or a veteran. While paying the big bucks for a gym membership is the go-to move for most and the one that follows our pre-isolation routine, chances are gyms are going to be swarming with activity as lockdown restrictions lift, and with that, some serious frustrations and overcrowding will arise. Not a big fan of waiting in-line for the sweaty bench press? We've got 6 reasons why the other option, building a home gym, might be the better fit for you. No personal traine ..read more