Best Labor Day Fitness Sales of 2026: Top Deals on Fitness Equipment

While Labor Day may signal the end of summer, it’s an ideal time to optimize your health and fitness as fall sets in. During this holiday, popular fitness retailers discount high-ticket exercise machines, including bikes, treadmills, weights, and recovery tools for a fraction of their original cost. So, if you’ve been wanting to invest in an item on your wishlist, we’ve gathered all the best Labor Day fitness sales from brands we’ve tested first-hand.

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