VERVE Home Gym Bundles Explained: Which Package Fits Your Budget and Goals?

VERVE Home Gym Bundles Explained: Which Package Fits Your Budget and Goals?

VERVE Home Gym Bundles Explained: Which Package Fits Your Budget and Goals?

Last updated: April 2026 — A complete breakdown of every VERVE home gym bundle, what is included in each, who each is designed for, and what you might want to add.

TL;DR: VERVE offers four pre-built bundles: Essentials ($3,310) — rack, barbell, bench, plates; Core Training ($7,179) — adds functional trainer cables; Loaded ($11,005) — adds dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, and storage; Ultimate Dream ($17,205) — adds air bike, ski trainer, rower, and flooring. The Essentials is the best starting point for most people. The Core Training is the sweet spot for serious lifters. All bundles save money versus buying items individually.

All Four Bundles Compared

Feature Essentials Core Training Loaded Ultimate Dream
Price $3,310 (was $3,375) $7,179 (was $7,258) $11,005 (was $11,099) $17,205 (was $17,399)
Rack Zen Power Rack Tori FT Rack Tori FT Rack Tori FT Rack
Cables No Yes (dual 150kg stacks) Yes (dual 150kg stacks) Yes (dual 150kg stacks)
Bench Commercial FID Bench V2 Commercial FID Bench V2 Commercial FID Bench V2 Commercial FID Bench V2
Barbell Elite 20kg Olympic Elite 20kg Olympic Elite 20kg Olympic Elite 20kg Olympic
Plates 100kg Black Bumper Colour Bumper Plates Colour Bumper Plates Colour Bumper Plates
Collars Standard Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic
Dumbbells No No 5-25kg set Yes
Kettlebells No No 8-24kg set Yes
Resistance Bands No No Yes Yes
Storage Plate holders (on Zen) Plate holders Full storage solution Full storage solution
Air Bike No No No Yes
Ski Trainer No No No Yes
Rower No No No Yes
Flooring No No No Yes

Bundle 1: Home Gym Essentials — $3,310

Home Gym Essentials Bundle

What is included:

  • VERVE Zen Power Rack ($1,599) — 75x75x3mm steel, safety straps, J-hooks, plate holders, band pegs, pull-up bar, lifetime frame warranty
  • VERVE Elite 20kg Olympic Barbell ($449-$499) — 28mm, 210k PSI, 10 needle bearings, lifetime no-bend warranty
  • VERVE Commercial FID Bench V2 ($565) — 7 backrest angles, 4 seat positions, 400kg rating, lifetime frame warranty
  • 100kg Black Bumper Plates — 2x20kg, 2x15kg, 2x10kg, 2x5kg
  • Barbell collars

Who it is for: First-time home gym builders who want a complete, serious training setup at the lowest possible entry price. Covers squats, bench press, overhead press, deadlift, rows, pull-ups, and all their variations. This is genuinely everything you need to build significant strength and muscle.

What you will want to add: Gym flooring (9-20 tiles, $405-$900). Over time: dip attachment, dumbbells, and eventually the Tori Cable Attachment ($2,999).

Bundle 2: Core Training Home Gym — $7,179

Core Training Home Gym Bundle

What is included:

  • VERVE Tori Functional Trainer Rack ($5,249) — power rack + dual 150kg cable stacks, 75x75x3mm steel
  • VERVE Commercial FID Bench V2
  • VERVE Elite 20kg Olympic Barbell
  • Colour Bumper Plates
  • Magnetic Collars

Who it is for: Serious lifters who want barbell training and cable training in one setup. The Tori replaces the Zen and adds full dual-cable functionality — lat pulldowns, cable flyes, face pulls, tricep pushdowns, and 50+ cable exercises. This is the sweet spot for anyone who trains 4-6 days per week and wants variety without separate machines.

What you will want to add: Gym flooring, dumbbells, and kettlebells over time.

Bundle 3: Loaded Home Gym — $11,005

Loaded Home Gym Bundle

What is included:

  • Everything in Core Training, PLUS:
  • Premium Club CPU Dumbbells 5-25kg set
  • Competition Kettlebells 8-24kg set
  • Resistance bands
  • Full storage solution

Who it is for: Lifters who want a comprehensive gym with no gaps. The dumbbells (5-25kg) cover isolation exercises, warm-ups, and unilateral work. The kettlebells (8-24kg) add swings, Turkish get-ups, and explosive training. Resistance bands add accommodating resistance and warm-up options. Storage keeps everything organised.

What you will want to add: Gym flooring, heavier dumbbells (30kg+) over time, and a cardio option.

Bundle 4: Ultimate Dream Home Gym — $17,205

Ultimate Dream Home Gym Bundle

What is included:

  • Everything in Loaded, PLUS:
  • VERVE Commercial Air Bike ($1,299)
  • Ski Trainer
  • VERVE Commercial Rower ($1,599)
  • Gym flooring

Who it is for: The person who wants absolutely everything and never needs to set foot in a commercial gym again. Three cardio machines (air bike, ski trainer, rower) cover every conditioning modality — sprint intervals, steady-state, upper body cardio, full-body. The included gym flooring means the space is complete from day one.

What you will want to add: Honestly, not much. This is a complete gym. Over time: heavier dumbbells, specialty barbells (safety squat bar, trap bar), and maybe a sauna or ice bath for recovery.

Build Your Own: The Custom Option

If none of the bundles perfectly match your needs, VERVE's individual product range lets you build a custom setup. Start with the foundation (rack + barbell + bench + plates) and add equipment strategically based on your training priorities.

Example Custom Build: $4,500 Budget

Item Price
VERVE Zen Power Rack $1,599
VERVE Elite Olympic Barbell (Hard Chrome) 20kg $449
VERVE Commercial FID Bench V2 $565
100kg Colour Bumper Plates ~$800
Magnetic Collars ~$50
20 x EPDM Grey Fleck Flooring Tiles (4m x 5m) $900
Total ~$4,363

This custom build gives you the Essentials Bundle contents plus colour bumper plates, better collars, and a fully floored training area — for approximately $1,000 more than the Essentials Bundle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which bundle is the best value?
The Essentials Bundle ($3,310) offers the best value in terms of dollar-per-essential-exercise. Every item in the bundle is a core piece that you will use every session. The bundles with more equipment offer value through variety, but the Essentials delivers the fundamentals at the lowest price.
Q: Can I upgrade from Essentials to Core Training later?
Not directly — the main difference is the rack (Zen vs Tori). However, you can add the Tori Cable Attachment ($2,999) to your Zen rack to get cable functionality without replacing the rack. This effectively gives you Core Training capability (Zen + cables) for $3,310 + $2,999 = $6,309, which is less than the Core Training bundle's $7,179 (though the Core Training bundle includes the full standalone Tori rack rather than the cable attachment add-on).
Q: Do bundles include free delivery?
Delivery policies vary. Check the specific bundle product page on vervefitness.com.au for current delivery options and pricing. VERVE dispatches from the Gold Coast warehouse with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 12pm AEST (business days).
Q: Can I finance a bundle?
Yes. VERVE offers Afterpay (4 interest-free payments), ZIP, and Humm finance options. This makes even the Ultimate Dream bundle ($17,205) accessible through manageable payments. Check each bundle's product page for available finance options.
Q: Do I need to buy flooring separately?
Only the Ultimate Dream bundle includes flooring. For the other three bundles, you should budget for flooring separately. EPDM Grey Fleck tiles at $45 each are the best value. A 3m x 3m area (minimum for a rack) needs 9 tiles ($405). A 4m x 5m area needs 20 tiles ($900).
Q: Which bundle is best for a couple who both train?
The Core Training bundle ($7,179) is ideal for couples. The Tori FT Rack allows one person to use the cables while the other uses the barbell section (with some coordination). Add a second Elite barbell ($449) for true simultaneous training. The bench is shared — one person benches while the other does cable work.
Q: What is the warranty coverage on bundle items?
Each item in the bundle carries its individual warranty: Zen/Tori rack = lifetime frame warranty. Elite barbell = lifetime no-bend warranty. FID Bench V2 = lifetime frame, 6 months pads (home). Bumper plates = 5 years home, 1 year commercial. Cable machine components (Tori) = 5 years structural, 1 year bearings/pulleys, 6 months cables/accessories. Buying a bundle does not change the warranty terms.

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Choose Your Bundle

Four bundles from $3,310 to $17,205. Each saves money versus buying items individually. Finance options available through Afterpay, ZIP, and Humm.

View All VERVE Bundles

This guide was prepared by Australian home gym specialists and updated April 2026. Bundle contents and pricing based on current VERVE Fitness listings. Prices and specifications are subject to change. Always verify current pricing at vervefitness.com.au.

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