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Beginner Home Gym Essentials
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By
Kristen
Here are some of my favorite pieces of equipment to get started on building your home gym!
Great weights for starting out plus after a few reps these are harder than you think!
Fitness Gear 32 lb. Coated Dumbbell Set
I'm a huge dan of my adjustable dumbbells. They allow you to progress through different exercises without having to constantly buy heavier weights!
XTERRA ADB12.5PR Adjustable Dumbbells – Pair
A good mat that won't slide around is essential!
CALIA 4.7mm Premium Yoga Mat
Resistance tubes are another great way to build strength
Fitness Gear Resistance Tube Set
A trigger point foam roller will help work out all those sore muscles!
TriggerPoint 26” The GRID 2.0 Foam Roller
Again, I love adjustable weighted gear that you can grow into. This is excellent!
Fitness Gear Adjustable Kettlebell
Jump ropes are so simple but so powerful
CALIA Jump Rope
A good utility bench will take workouts to the next level!
ETHOS Utility Bench
Stability balls are an excellent way to build strength through your core
Fitness Gear Premium Stability Ball
I love these towels and the cooling feature is a great bonus
AlphaCool Microfiber Cooling Towel 2-Pack
Who needs to go to a fancy studio when you can use this at home?!
Marcy Multi-Function Fitness Platform
A super cool but simple way to get a boxing workout in at home! And it takes up such little space!
Tapout Music Boxing Machine
If you're feeling really fancy, add an ice bath to your home gym!
The Pod Company IcePod Pro
Walking pads are a great way to get extra steps in without all the bulkiness of a treadmill
WalkingPad Step Station
This Boxbollen Agility Ball may look silly but it packs a powerful workout
Boxbollen Agility Ball
The Bosu is a powerful piece of equipment that is fantastic for balance and core strengthening. I use it at work quite often too!
BOSU NEXGEN Home Balance Trainer
Gym flooring is great for solidifying your space as a home gym
Fitness Gear 24 Square Foot Floorguard - 3/4" Thick
This is a great informational website with tons of information on maximizing your home gym!
Ultimate Home Gym Guide: Tips, Equipment, and Setup | Garage Gym Reviews
This might technically be a bit outside of the “beginner” space but man this box is a versitle piece of equipment that you can use soo many ways
BalanceFrom 10 Pound 3 in 1 Rotatable Plyometric Box Jumping Exercise Trainer Workout Equipment with Anti Slip Surface & High Density Foam, Multicolor
Another adjustable weight option that also includes the ability to make it into a barbell
SuperFit 4 in 1 Adjustable Weight Dumbbell Set 92lbs Free Weight Set withConnector Home Gym
Turn your door frame into a pull-up station!
SQUATZ Adjustable Doorway Pull-Up and Chin-Up Bar - 37-56 inch
An aerobic step up exercise will get the blood flowing and the sweat pouring!
Costway 35'' Fitness Aerobic Step Cardio Adjustable 6"-8"-10" Exercise Stepper w/Risers
If you aren't into the adjustable dumbbells these are great! I have these at home and use them often
Basic Hand Weight Set Pink/White/Magenta - All In Motion™: Iron Dumbbells with Rack
