APE

APE Fitness Equipment for Home and Commercial Gyms

APE fitness equipment is a commercial-grade strength and cardio line built by Rizhao Ape Fitness Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2012. Hamilton Home Fitness stocks the range in the US, covering power racks, Smith machines, functional trainers, air bikes, rowers, and motorless treadmills.

Who Actually Makes APE Equipment

APE gear comes from Rizhao Ape Fitness Co., Ltd., based in Rizhao, Shandong, China. The company has manufactured and exported fitness equipment since 2012, shipping to buyers across the United States, Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, and more than a dozen other markets.

Where is APE fitness equipment made? In China, at the manufacturer's own facility. Rizhao Ape reports annual sales above $10 million and reinvests at least 10% of revenue each year into product and mold upgrades. The company also produces under customer logos, which is why some units carry an OEM mark on the spec sheet.

This matters because several unrelated brands share the name. Is APE the same as Ape Athletic Performance Equipment? No. That line comes from FMI Fitness Master and sells separately. There is also a garage-gym brand at apefitnessequipment.com and a retailer in Ontario, California, using a similar name. The APE stocked here is the Rizhao commercial line and nothing else.

Hamilton Home Fitness carries it alongside 40-plus other brands from a Tennessee base, which is where your order ships from and where support sits.

What APE Fitness Equipment Covers

The catalog splits cleanly into rack-based strength, plate-loaded stations, and non-powered cardio.

Strength and racks

• Wall-mount squat racks for tight rooms
• Full power racks and half racks
• Multi-function racks with integrated trainers
• Smith machines paired with universal trainers
• Adjustable powerlifting combo racks
• Eight-station functional trainers for studio floors

Cardio and conditioning

• Air bikes with stepless resistance
• Air rowers
• Curved motorless treadmills
• Wood-deck manual treadmills
• StairMaster units, models AS600 and AS900

Plate-loaded stations

• Hip thrust benches
• Standing vertical chest press

Built Mechanical, Not Digital

APE builds almost nothing that needs a firmware update. The treadmills run on your stride rather than a motor. The bikes and rowers use air resistance. The racks are welded steel.

Does APE equipment need electricity? Most of it does not. The curved and wood-deck treadmills are self-powered, and the air cardio units generate resistance from fan blades.

That design choice cuts both ways, and the honest version is worth stating. You lose built-in screens, saved programs, and app syncing. You gain fewer failure points, no obsolescence when an app is retired, and placement anywhere without an outlet. Buyers who want guided classes should look at a powered brand instead.

Which APE Setup Fits You

Pick by room size first, then by training style. The catalog spans a wide price range, so the wrong starting point costs real money.

One rule saves most buyers a return: check the residential and commercial labels before ordering. The APE Wood Motorless Treadmill is listed as residential only, while the majority of the line is built and named for commercial floors. A residential-rated unit placed on a busy gym floor will wear faster than the warranty expects.

Is APE fitness equipment good for home gyms? The wall-mount rack, AP100 power rack, and wood treadmill suit home spaces well. The eight-station trainer and stair masters are sized for facilities.

Ready to narrow it down? Browse the full power racks and cages range or compare the cardio equipment lineup side by side.

APE Equipment Highlights

✅ Steel-framed commercial racks and cages
✅ Wall-mount to 8-station cable setups
✅ Motorless treadmills, no power needed
✅ Air bike and air rower cardio options
✅ Chain-drive air bike, stepless resistance
✅ Adjustable powerlifting combo rack option
✅ Smith machine with universal trainer
✅ Hip thrust and vertical chest press units
✅ StairMaster models AS600 and AS900
✅ Optional wireless heart rate on air bike
✅ Manufacturer exporting worldwide since 2012
✅ Stocked and shipped by a US dealer

Verified Specs and Dimensions

Published specs for two popular units, exactly as listed by the manufacturer, with US conversions added.

Hip Thrust (SKU: HTS)—Color: Red + black; Main Frame Size: 50x80x2.5 mm; N.W: 85kg; Product Dimension: 1520 x 1380 x 780 mm; Packing Dimension: 1520x660x380mm; Logo: SOKWE®, or any customized logo.

In US units, that is a footprint of roughly 59.8 x 54.3 x 30.7 in and a net weight near 187 lb. Frame tubing measures about 2 x 3.1 in. with a 2.5 mm wall.

APE Air Bike (SKU: APE-AB) — Product Dimension: 1293x592x1229mm; Net Weight: 49kg; Gross Weight: 56kg; Packing Dimension: 1290x280x890mm; Packing: Carton box; Source of Resistance: Stepless speed change; Heart Rate Device: Optional, wireless heart rate band; Transmission Mode: By chain.

Converted, the bike occupies about 50.9 x 23.3 x 48.4 in. and weighs roughly 108 lb net and 123 lb shipped. The chain drive is worth noting: it transfers power directly and takes standard chain maintenance, unlike belt systems.

Measure your ceiling height and door width before ordering any rack. Full specs sit on each product page, including the Ape Commercial Power Rack AP100 and the APE 8 Station Functional Trainer Silver.

Ordering, Delivery and Returns

Read this before you buy, because APE is an imported line and the terms differ from a domestic brand.

Standard returns run 30 days from purchase. Equipment must come back undamaged, in original packaging, with a receipt or proof of purchase. A 25% restocking fee applies, and you cover return shipping, which is not refundable.

Custom imported items are final sale with no returns. Any component fault on those orders is handled through the product warranty rather than a refund. Cancellations before shipping carry a 2.5% payment processing fee.

None of that is unusual for freight-shipped commercial gear, but it does mean sizing and rating decisions need to happen before checkout, not after delivery. Call 423.458.2453 or read the full shipping and returns terms if anything is unclear.

Orders ship nationwide across all 50 states from Tennessee.

APE Fitness Equipment FAQ

How much does APE equipment cost?

Verified listings run from $999.99 for the wall-mount squat rack and air rower up to $9,500.00 for the eight-station functional trainer. Most racks land between $1,699.99 and $3,999.99. Prices show on each product page.

Is APE gear rated for commercial use?

Most of the line is built and named for commercial floors, including the power racks, Smith machines, StairMasters, and curved treadmills. The Wood Motorless Treadmill is the exception and is listed as residential only. Check the rating on the product page before placing a facility order.

Can I return APE fitness equipment?

Standard orders carry a 30-day return window with a 25% restocking fee, and you pay return shipping. Custom imported items are final sale and cannot be returned. Faults on those orders go through the warranty process instead.

What warranty covers APE equipment?

Each unit carries its manufacturer's product warranty, which Hamilton Home Fitness honors and processes for you. Terms vary by model, so confirm coverage for your specific unit before ordering. Call 423.458.2453 for details on any item.

Does APE equipment ship nationwide?

Yes. Orders ship to all 50 US states from the Tennessee warehouse. Large racks and cardio units move by freight, so plan for delivery access and assembly space.

How do I choose the right APE setup?

Start with your ceiling height and floor footprint, then match the commercial or residential rating to how many people will train on it. If you are outfitting a full room or facility, the gym design service maps equipment to your actual square footage.

Start Building Your Setup

Pick your rack, confirm the dimensions against your space, and order. APE covers the range from a $999.99 wall-mount station to a full eight-station studio trainer, so the same brand can grow with a home gym or fit out a commercial floor.

Browse the complete APE range at Hamilton Home Fitness, or call 423.458.2453 and talk it through with someone who knows the catalog. Every order ships nationwide from Tennessee with the manufacturer warranty honored in full.