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Rental-Friendly Home Gym Setup (Small Space + Beginner Friendly)

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These are my favorite items to use to build a simple, effective home gym - perfect for rentals or small spaces. You don't need all of them, but these are the pieces that make working out at home feel easy and sustainable.
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Workouts I Actually Love

 
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Movement with Julie has completely changed the way I view fitness, nutrition, and my overall health. It started with a few free workouts I saw on pinterest, then moved to a deep dive through her podcast on spotify, and eventually led to subscribing t...
Movement With Julie
 
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This is a collection of 13 exercises you can do at home with your resistence bands! I use so many of these exercises when I need a quick home workout or if I'm traveling somewhere that doesn't have a gym close by.
13 Super Effective Exercises That Work Your Arms, Back, and Shoulders

Build Your Setup

 
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Love these because they dont bunch up as badly as the latex ones, plus they still come in cute fun colors which ngl is an added bonus for me.
Fabric Round Hip Band Set - All In Motion™: Polyester Rubber Resistance Bands
 
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Cute, aesthetically pleasing latex resistance bands. I started with these and while they can roll down easily, I loved having 4 different resistance levels. These work so well for doing straight leg raises and standing hamstring curls.
Blogilates Loop Bands - 4pk: Latex Resistance for Legs & Arms
 
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These are perfect for building strength in your arms, chest, and back! I use them for bicep curls, band pull aparts, band push outs, rows, and tricep kickbacks.
Blogilates 3pk Resistance Bands - Pink/Green/Orange: Foam & TPR, Medium & Light
 
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This super cute blue yoga block is the perfect tool to help you stay stabilized while trying all of your new yoga poses. Also great for deep core and pelvic floor exercises.
Yoga Block Sky Blue - All In Motion™: Foam Accessory for Exercise
 
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Thicccc super cute yoga mat in orange or black! Love that it gives more joint support during yoga and planks.
Premium Fitness Yoga Mat 15mm Orange - All In Motion™: Standard Size, Low Tack Grip, Solid Pattern
 
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These are so versatile! They're perfect for the beginner to novice home gym! Love that they convert from dumbbell to kettlebell and even to barbell to match whatever workout you have planned for the day. They do range from 50-90lbs depending on the s...
UPGO Adjustable Dumbbells,70lbs Free Weight Set with Connector,5 in1 Dumbbells Set as Barbell,Kettlebell,Push up Stand,Weight Plate,Fitness Exercises for Home Gym Suitable Men/Women
 
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Cute starter kit that comes with everything you need to begin a basic yoga practice at home. Yoga mat, yoga strap, massage ball, and a set of resistance bands! Plus its currently on sale!
Blogilates Starter Fit Kit: Yoga Mat, Strap & Exercise Band for Core Muscles
 
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Dont have a barbell? No problem!! This belt makes it easy to use your dumbbells without having to struggle to keep them in place during hip thrusts.
Hip Thrust Barbell Pad Belt for Gym, Fitness Booty Support Cushion for Squats and Pilates,Black - Walmart.com
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These are useful for so many leg and core exercises!
POPSUGAR Dual-Sided Sliding Core Exercise Discs for Carpet and Hardwood Floors
 
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Just a simple foldable weight bench, great for chest and shoulder press, Bulgarian split squats, hip thrusts, rows, and more! Currently on sale for over 50% off!!
FLYBIRD Basic Adjustable Weight Bench for Home Gym, Foldable Workout Bench with 8 Backrests, 660LBS Weight Capacity
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Love that this treadmill has handles because I'm an off-balance queen sometimes. It's foldable and has app integration to track workouts and provide 1000+ courses.
SONITU Powerful 2.5HP Walking Pad with 15% Incline, 6.3MPH Treadmill for Home, Compact Design with LED Display, Supports 300Lbs
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Dont need the coaching or screen from Peloton? This bike will meet your needs at a fraction of the cost.
Pooboo Stationary Exercise Bike Indoor Cycling Bike Cycle Bicycle Adjustable Resistance for Home Office Cardio Workout Machine Max Weight 350 lbs - Walmart.com
 
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Want in-home cardio but need a coach and a view to keep you motivated? This peloton is for you! Love that the screen turns so you can use it for other guided workouts as well. Love the peloton coaches <3
Peloton Cross Training Bike
 
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This walking pad is perfect for the girlies that want to walk while working or watching tv. No handles getting in your way. Love the green color and that fact that its on sale!
ANCHEER Walking Pad, 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill with Remote Control、LED Display, 300 lbs Portable Treadmill for Home/Office (Green)
 
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Weighted vests are a great way to increase difficulty during your workouts to help you reach your fitness goals faster.
Philosophy Gym Weighted Workout Vest 10 LB, Strength Training Fitness Body Weight Vest

Track Your Progress

 
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A full length mirror so you can check your form and see all the amazing progress you're making at home!
BEAUTYPEAK Arched Full Length Floor Mirror 64"x21.1" Full Body Standing Mirror,Black - Walmart.com
 
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Track your progress for non-scale victories! Love the bluetooth/app features because it removes the guessing game of taking your own measurements.
RENPHO Smart Tape Measure with App, Bluetooth Body Measuring Tape for Body Circumference Monitoring, Mother-to-Be, Bodybuilder

Small Add-Ons That Make a Big Difference

 
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Stg Gymshark has the absolute cutest lifting straps. This blue is stunning.
Oly Lifting Straps
 
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Perfect for hip thrusts or squats, this cute pink barbell pad provides added comfort while you're lifting heavy. Also comes in black!
ProFitness Barbell Pad Squat Pad- Shoulder Support for Squats, Lunges & Hip Thrusts - for Olympic or Standard Bars
 
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Interlocking floor tiles to help your joints and protect your flooring from your gym equipment.
ProsourceFit Puzzle Exercise Mat, 1/2" Thick EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles - Walmart.com
 
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These are perfect for adding a little extra intensity to walks or workouts without needing a full set of weights. Plus the colors are so cute!
2pk Adjustable Weights: Vivitar Ankle & Leg Weights, 2 lbs Pair, Iron, Blue
 
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Recovery is just as important as exercise. This deep tissue foam roller helps relieve muscle stiffness post workout.
13" Deep Tissue Foam Roller - Aqua Blue - All In Motion™: EVA Material, Whole Body Use