Collection: Accessories

Gym accessories are the smaller pieces that make a training setup work day to day: mats, bands, balls, ropes, storage, attachments and recovery tools. They are also the easiest way to improve a home gym without changing the main machines.

Popular accessory searches include exercise mats, strength bands for workouts, medicine balls and storage racks. Use the filters and related collections to narrow quickly.

What we stock

Gym accessories here are not all built for the same job. The listings break down into accessories, barbells & bars, medicine balls & exercise balls, ufc and related items. Brands in this category include UBench, LivePro, UFC, Anyfit and Athletic, among others.

Gym accessories are a broad heading, so the range is split into narrower categories: exercise mats, resistance bands, battle ropes, medicine balls, medicine and exercise balls, storage racks, gym flooring, flooring, attachments, UFC gear, HIIT equipment and other gear. If you already know the type you need, going straight to one of those is faster than working through the full list.

Gym accessories suit home gyms, studios and commercial floors in particular. Where a listing is borderline for your use, the specification on the product page usually settles it — and if it does not, ask us.

Narrowing it down

Gym accessories can look interchangeable online, so it helps to have a short checklist.

Surface texture decides whether it stays put under load — anything that slides underfoot is worse than nothing at all.
Thickness is the main trade-off: more cushioning is kinder to joints, less gives you a stable base for balance and standing work.
Warranty and parts availability matter more than headline specification once equipment is a few years old.
Check how it stores. Rolled, hung or stacked makes a real difference in a room that has another purpose during the day.
Resistance is usually banded by colour rather than by a standard, so compare stated tension figures instead of assuming colours match between brands.

Duty rating explained

Gym accessories listed on this page cover more than one duty rating. For a household training a few times a week, home-rated equipment is usually the sensible choice and the extra spend is better put elsewhere. The honest test is hours per week: light use forgives a lot, and constant use forgives nothing.

Room, access and layout

Gym accessories need less space than most gym equipment, though the training area around them still matters. Damp garages and outdoor patios are hard on steel, foam and upholstery, so plan for covering or storing anything sensitive. If the room has another purpose, favour equipment that folds, stacks or wheels out of the way. Think about where you will stand to use it, not just where it will sit — the two are often different.

What it costs

Gym accessories here range from R41 for the smallest items up to R139 396 for complete packages, and the typical listing sits near R891. The gap between the two ends is almost entirely build quality and duty rating rather than features, so it is worth being honest about how hard the equipment will actually be worked.

Making it last

Gym accessories last considerably longer with a small amount of routine attention. Clean mats and fabric goods with mild soap and water rather than solvents, which break down rubber and foam over time. Touch up chips in paint or powder coating rather than leaving bare steel exposed, particularly on anything stored in a garage. Store anything with a steel frame away from persistent damp, particularly in coastal areas where corrosion moves quickly.