The 5 Most Common Exercise Injuries, According to Data

In March 2020 when most gyms, fitness centers and yoga studios closed, home fitness equipment surged. NPD Group, a market research company, reported triple-digit gains on home exercise equipment like weight benches (+259%), free weights (+181%) and stationary bikes (+170%). Consumers also invested in gym-quality rowing machines, treadmills and fitness apps for streaming on-demand and live workouts.

Three years later, the trend to work out at home has continued…but many former gym-goers also returned for the variety of equipment at the gym, as well as the motivating environment. No matter where you love to get moving, it’s important to know that there are can be risks to using some of the most popular gym machines.

New research from Compare the Market, an Australian research firm, has ranked the most dangerous pieces of gym equipment—and the injuries to avoid.