About Us
Built From Real Gym Experiences
StayEQPT was born from real experience - those moments in the gym where you spend more time hunting down a barbell pad, ankle clip attachments, or even a 2.5 kg plate just to load up your barbell than actually lifting. Half the time, the gear was missing, broken, or already in use.
Or the other half of the time you can feel your grip giving way, preventing you to lift heavier or for more reps.
During my Level 4 Personal Training qualification at NZIS, I used a barbell jack for the first time while testing my 1RM deadlift — and it changed everything. A simple tool made setup effortless.
As a previous group fitness trainer, I realised just how much time was wasted changing weights on barbells. By the time you’re done, time’s up and off to the next station you go. It pained me seeing that. And I’m all too familiar with it too, having used to do F45 in previous years.
Those experiences made me rethink what it truly means to be equipped.
What are the essentials every lifter or trainer should have - and why is it so hard to find quality, reliable gear without endless scrolling?
It got me thinking… what do I need to stay equipped when I go to the gym, what are my basic go-to essentials?
But when I went searching for quality gear, most gym websites were cluttered, overpriced, or didn’t stock what I actually needed. And even when you do look, it’s easy to feel lost - unsure where to start or what’s essential.
That’s where stayEQPT was born.
With our curated bundles, we take the work out of scrolling. Everything is simple, convenient, lightweight, and versatile — built for both home setups and commercial gyms.
And it’s not just for lifters. Our gear supports personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and gym owners who want reliable, professional-grade tools that make every session smoother and more efficient.
Stay ready. Stay equipped.
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Our Mission
stayEQPT exists to make training simple again.
We design functional, aesthetic, lifter-made gear that helps you focus on performance, not problems. If you’re unsure what you need or where to start, our curated bundles are hand-picked to cover your essentials from day one - removing the overwhelm of navigating cluttered, confusing websites.
Every product is crafted with intention and practicality - from our OG Wooden Barbell Jack to the EQPT Flex Duffle Bag - with more essentials and bundles on the way.
We build tools that support progress, confidence, and consistency. Tools that let you stay ready for every rep, every class, and every session.
From Aotearoa to the World
Proudly founded in Aotearoa (New Zealand), StayEQPT is redefining what it means to stay equipped - one essential at a time.
Got an idea for a product or bundle?
We’d love to hear it. And if your idea becomes reality, we’ll shout you that bundle once it’s in stock.
