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At Home Workout Essentials
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items These are all the essential items I use when I work out in my basement. There are only two small machines in here that can still fit in a small space and are easy to install.
I LOVE YETI. It's the only water bottle that's dishwasher safe, the color never rubs off, and water always stays cold.
YETI 18 oz. Rambler Bottle with Color-Matched Straw Cap
These yoga mats last a really long time. They don't absorb any smell and have the perfect amount of padding.
Gaiam Yoga Mat
These dumbbells have already lasted me several years and the coating hasn't chipped off!
Dumbbells
Kettlebells are a nice change of pace from dumbbells and allow for smoother glute workouts, hand to hand handoffs and other kettlebell-specific exercises.
Kettlebell 20lb Blue - All In Motion™: Iron Weight for Legs & Upper Back
These bands have five different resistance levels and interchangeable handles, which makes it really easy to make an exercise more or less challenging.
WHATAFIT 5-Level Resistance Bands with Handles
These bands are really good for resistance training and they are non slip. They work on pants as well as bare legs and literally have never slipped off my body!
Gymbee Premium No-Slip Resistance Bands
I use these for a variety of different use cases including when I am too inflexible to touch the ground, or to use as part of the workout like squeezing in between thighs.
Gaiam Yoga Block - Latex-Free Eva Foam
This yoga ball is anti-slip and comes with a pump. I use it primarily for abs exercises.
Unique Bargains Yoga Ball, Exercise Ball Anti-Slip Stability Pilates 25.6" Blue
Bosu is great for abdominal exercises and for challenging push ups where you have to balance.
BOSU 50 cm Sport Balance Trainer
A type of resistance band good for chest exercises, biceps, triceps, and more. Three different levels of difficulty.
Gaiam Restore Resistance Training Bands – 3 Pack
I love these ankle weights because they are slim. I wear them when I need more of a challenge in pilates & barre classes.
ProsourceFit Ankle Weights 2.5, Set of 2, Purple
While this can also be used for exercise, I need this for a really great calf stretch. There are multiple different levels to adjust for intensity.
Sunny Health & Fitness - Adjustable Wooden Slant Board
I place this underneath all of my workout stuff to make sure the flooring is solid. It gives me a sturdy but softer surface than the tile that's underneath.
SUPERJARE 0.56'' Thick 48 Sq Ft Rubber Gym Floor
A must for my music! I have this set up right near my workout station so I can play music from something other than my phone.
Amazon Echo Dot - Vibrant Alexa Speaker
This is a great kit if you want to do regular pilates at home. It has all of the essentials and even a travel bag if you want to bring any items into a gym environment.
At Home Pilates Kit for Women with Ring, Ball, Bands
I love this walking pad for when I'm working as well as on cold/rainy/snowy days when I haven't gotten all of my steps in.
Walking Pad Folding Treadmill with Handle
I use this to track all of my steps and my workouts. It's slim and fits easily on my small wrist.
Fitbit Charge 6 - Obsidian / Black Aluminum
If you have a bit more room in your home gym, I would recommend getting a bench to do some additional exercises you can't do on the floor.
Fitness Gear Utility Bench
My absolute favorite workout app. It's built for women and has lots of different programs including pre- and post-natal, at home, gym, strength, pilates/yoga, etc. I rotate programs and also do on demand.
Sweat app