Updated: Jan 10
Whether you are new to fitness or an old pro, having the essentials for your workouts is crucial. And Amazon has them all. You name it; they have everything you could need for your home gym. A home gym doesn't have to take up a lot of space. Some space in the basement or garage or a spare bedroom is all you need. And there is never any excuse not to exercise.
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Fitness mats and yoga mats provide safety and comfort. Most likely, some exercises you are doing require you to get down on the floor. Fitness mats are thicker than yoga mats. If you are doing yoga, you will want to use a regular thinner yoga mat. These mats provide safety and comfort for you.
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Water bottles-staying hydrated is important during exercise. Dehydration can lead to muscle cramping, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. Some symptoms of dehydration can be thirst, dizziness, headache, and nausea. So be sure to keep that water bottle handy.
Dumbbells are one of the best ways to add muscle and strength. A routine consistent arm workout with dumbells can provide stunning results.
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Do resistance bands build muscle? Absolutely. Also, a great way to warm up and stretch. Resistance bands have the added benefit of not taking up as much space as a set of dumbbells. And the price of the resistance bands is much lower than buying a set of weights. Resistance bands are easy to travel with and safe to use.
Step aerobics is perfect if your goal is a high-intensity cardio workout. Build strength, burn calories and give your cardiovascular health a boost.
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Smartchoices 30" Aerobics stepper 4"-6"-8" adjustable risers step platform for home gym
Fitness trackers are a terrific way to keep track of your steps and miles walked. A glance at your tracker can inspire and motivate you to achieve even more. Fitness trackers can even monitor your heart rate, track your sleep and keep track of calories burned. It's genuinely a pretty impressive gadget.
Garmin Vivosmart activity and fitness tracker w/pulse and heart rate monitor
Pretyday fitness tracker with sp02 blood oxygen heart rate monitor step counter sleep monitor
Using a stability ball can provide a great core workout for you. And will increase your flexibility, balance, and coordination.
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A jump rope is a simple, easy addition to a home gym.
Jumping rope is a great way to get in some cardio and increase your heart rate. And it will also increase your coordination and improve your balance.
Treadmills can be a convenient way to get in some walking. Rain or shine, the treadmill stands ready and waiting day or night. But remember to fight the urge to use it as extra closet space. Don't toss your clothes on it. Keep it ready. And some treadmills can be folded down and out of the way when not used.
A fitness Journal is perfect for setting goals and keeping track of your successes and even those not-so-successful times. Logging your wins and losses keeps you accountable.
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Kunitsa Co. Fitness journal for women. Track workouts, meals, and weight loss.
Workout clothes-Of course, we want to look good when working out, but comfort should be the primary objective. Look for breathable synthetic fabrics that "wick" the sweat away from your skin, which will quickly evaporate the sweat quickly and cools your body.
The type of workout clothing depends on your activity. For pilates and yoga, Leggings and yoga pants seem to be favorites. A fitted top and a sports bra are good choices—loose, comfortable clothing for walking and light weight training. But whatever works best for you.
Most of these suggestions for a home gym I have listed take up a minimum of space. So get your home gym set up and get moving. It doesn't take much equipment to your home gym set up.