7 Pieces of Gear for a Better Home Gym
You don’t need a spare room full of machines to train well at home. A handful of well-chosen pieces covers strength, cardio and recovery, and most of them fit in a corner or a closet.
1. Dumbbells
The most versatile strength tool there is. Adjustable sets save space and grow with you as you get stronger.
2. Kettlebell
One kettlebell handles swings, squats and carries, combining strength and conditioning in short sessions.
3. Exercise mat
A good mat protects your floor and your joints for core work, stretching and bodyweight training.
4. Resistance bands
Light, cheap and easy to store. Use them for warm-ups, assisted movements and added resistance.
5. Jump rope
A few minutes of skipping is serious cardio and needs almost no room.
4. Resistance bands
Light, cheap and easy to store. Use them for warm-ups, assisted movements and added resistance.
5. Jump rope
A few minutes of skipping is serious cardio and needs almost no room.
6. Bench
An adjustable bench opens up presses, rows and step-ups, and makes your dumbbells far more useful.
7. A cardio machine
If you have the space, a folding treadmill or an exercise bike makes it easy to train whatever the weather.
Before you buy
- Measure your floor space and ceiling height
- Protect the floor with a mat under heavy equipment
- Pick weights you can use now, with room to progress
- Plan where everything is stored between sessions
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