In my opinion, the best way to build a home gym is to pay attention to the exercises you do most at a commercial gym and focus on accumulating equipment to help you replicate those exercises at home. The initial investment can be significant, but the flexibility to work out whenever you want is worth the upfront cost. My husband and I both love to exercise, but live according to a strict budget. Here is a list of the items we've accumulated over time while trying to be budget-consciencious!
