This is exactly how we built our home gym on a budget, no overthinking needed. Lay down the mats, set up the power cage, add a weight rack, and you’re good to go. Simple setup, fully functional gym. His + Hers equipment has been added!
Sections
5
Weight Lifting
Core + Cardio
Pilates/Yoga
Accessories
Recovery
Weight Lifting
Power cage on a budget. All in one system for weight lifting
ULTRA FUEGO Power Cage with J-Hooks & Dip Handles
Goes with your power cage
CAP Barbell 2-Inch Olympic 7 ft Barbell
I chose rubber bumper plates for safety reasons
Fitvids 2-Inch Olympic Rubber Bumper Plates Set
Convenient for a quick workout
WeGym Soft Kettlebells with Cushioned Base
Small weights to pair with the big weights for incremental PR's
EVERYMATE Fractional Olympic Bumper Plates Set
You need a bench if you have a cage
FLYBIRD WB5 Adjustable Weight Bench 800LBS
Dumbells that don't destroy your hands
Dumbbells - Target
The BEST adjustable dumbell on a budget that goes up to 90lbs
Fitrx Smartbell - Walmart
Aesthetic weight set for her
Basic Hand Weight Set Pink/White/Magenta - All In Motion™: Iron Dumbbells with Rack
Great forearm burn with these
Hand Grips 2pc - All In Motion™: Ergonomic Steel Exercise Trainers
Soft kettlebell set so you don't squish your toes if you drop them
Soft Kettlebell 5lb Cream - All In Motion™
Core + Cardio
Great for resistance running or walking
BECOJADDE Adjustable Ankle Weights Set
Foldable treadmill that I love. Great for smaller areas
3-in-1 Portable Incline Treadmill 3.0HP
Solid core workout with this roller
Ab Rollers & Attachments for Core Training - Target
Soft weighted ball for core exercises
Mini Ab Ball Blue - All In Motion™: PVC Exercise Trainer for Abdominal Workouts
Great for some quick cardio workouts
Tone Fitness Aerobic Step Deck 4.33" - Blue
Pilates/Yoga
Thickest mat I can find on a budget
Amazon Basics Extra Thick Yoga Mat with Strap
My wife loves this ball. So does our toddler lol
Trideer Exercise Ball for Yoga & Fitness, 5 Sizes
Ankle weights for the Mrs.
Blogilates Weighted Ankle/Wrist Bracelets - Pink
Pilates with resistance? Look no further
Blogilates 10 Pound Weighted Vest - Pink Floral
Great bands to work out your legs
Blogilates Loop Bands - 4pk: Latex Resistance for Legs & Arms
Perfect for resistance
Blogilates Tone and Sculpt Fitness Kit Slider Discs Toning Tube and Resistance Band - Light/Medium
THE Pilates starter set
Blogilates Starter Fit Kit: Yoga Mat, Strap & Exercise Band for Core Muscles