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Get Fit at Home
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items Exercising at home makes it much easier for me to fit training around everything else. This list includes equipment I have used myself and other options worth considering, from small items you can pack away to larger cardio and strength equipment. Ch...
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Small Equipment
Large Equipment
Additional items
Compact Cardio Equipment
Small Equipment
The basic equipment you need to get started at home
My first time using an ab roller was not pretty. I nearly fell flat on my face. But if you persevere, you will reap the benefits. And it does become easier. I now love using it.
Vinsguir Ab Roller Wheel - Ab Workout Equipment
Resistance bands might not look like they could do the job but gosh was I stiff after my first session! A set of 5 from x-light to x-heavy is all you need. Small and compact to travel with you. No more excuses.
Fit Simplify Resistance Bands
I used to think training with kettlebells are very limited until I started training with them. They are a great add on to dumbbells but are also very versatile on their own.
Yes4All Vinyl Coated Kettlebell Weights Set
An exercise ball will add difficulty and fun to your exercises. I also like to use it as a chair when working.
URBNFit Exercise Ball - Yoga Ball for Workout
The one thing I cannot go without is dumbbells. I always feel so accomplished when I can go a bit heavier. An adjustable set makes it easy to increase the weight without needing a whole collection of dumbbells taking up space.
PowerBlock Elite EXP 70-90 lb Dumbbell Kit
My stepper was one of the first pieces of home workout equipment I ever bought, and I still use it all the time. For stretching, running up and down, elevated push-ups, small jumps and the occasional footrest at my desk.
Aerobic Step Platform
If you think walking is too easy, try it with a bit of extra weight. But you can use it for more than walking. Use these weights to make everyday exercises more challenging while keeping your hands free.
Synergee Adjustable Ankle/Wrist Weights
These little discs look harmless, until you start using them. Use them for lunges, mountain climbers, planks and other full body exercises. Your core will be on fire.
10 Exercises With Sliders for a Full-Body Workout
I used to do a lot of skipping when I didn't have space to run. It is a great cardio workout and also good for your arms and coordination.
Skipping Rope
This is my newest obsession. Just hanging from it is already challenging, but you can slowly work your way up to pull-ups while building a strong back and shoulders.
Pull Up Bar
Large Equipment
All the big equipment you need for cardio and strength training
I love to run on the road but also love the freedom of being able to run at home and make it fit into my schedule. Don't feel alone when you start, this treadmill comes with a 30-day Ifit membership.
NordicTrack T Series 6.5S Treadmill + 30-Day iFIT
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I tend to get bored on a bike but as long as I can watch something, I stay for a while. This cardio bike is a great add-on to at-home exercise equipment and when you are done, fold it up and move away.
Foldable Stationary Bikes
If you don't know what to do with your arms, the built-in arm resistance bands will sculpt your arms while you work your legs. It saves so much time when you can do cardio and training your upper body at the same time.
KURONO Stationary Exercise Bike for Home Workout
Do you sit for long hours before a computer and worry that you won't get time to exercise? With this under-desk bike you can get your legs moving while working. It is small and compact, so take it with you to the office, on holiday or use it while wa...
Mini Exercise Bike, himaly Under Desk Bike Pedal
This is hands down the one machine I used to avoid in the gym. But at home nobody is watching and the suffering is soooo worth it. Connect your phone through bluetooth and watch your performance as you go.
Sunny Health & Fitness Stepping Elliptical Machine
Weight training is an important part of any exercise program. So if you have the space, this multifunctional bench is a great asset to your home gym.
Marcy Standard Weight Bench Incline with Leg Dev.
Additional items
A few extras to make you comfortable at home
Maybe I am just getting old but I find a yoga mat is not enough protection from a hard floor. I like something a little bit softer. This foam puzzle mat is quick to assemble and when you done, disassemble and pack it away.
ProsourceFit Puzzle Exercise Mat ½ in, EVA Inter.
Even if you are not big on yoga, a yoga mat is a must for at home exercise. And I like to get a bit of extra inspiration from the pretty design.
Gaiam Yoga Mat - Premium 6mm Print Reversible
If you are not sure where to start, get this set of 10 exercise posters to get ideas for stretching, yoga poses, dumb bell workouts and more.
10 Pack - Exercise Workout Poster Set - QUICKFIT
Compact Cardio Equipment
A mini stepper is how my at-home training began. I never again paid for a gym membership. It is a simple and easy to use. Pull it up and exercise while watching your favorite Netflix show.
Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Stepper for Exercise