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30 Pieces of Home Gym Equipment That Will Help You Finally Commit to a Routine

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If you wanted to spend a bunch of money and plant a huge piece of equipment smack-dab in the middle of your living room, building the perfect home gym would be a no-brainer, but most people want versatile equipment that doesn't cost a fortune and can be tucked away when it's not in use. It also helps if workout equipment isn't too complicated to use.

It's possible to build the perfect home gym, whether you're exercising for the first time or you've been a fitness fanatic for years. To increase your chance of success, try these 30 pieces of home gym equipment that will help you finally commit to a routine.

Feel the Burn with Hip Circles

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Personal trainers and fitness beginners swear by the Mark Bell Hip Circle, a band you wear right above the knees when doing glute, thigh and leg exercises. It provides resistance, leading to faster muscle activation and more muscle gain. The bands are made of a thick latex blend to minimize leg irritation.

Finding the right size can be a little tricky. It needs to be tight enough to stay around your legs but loose enough to stretch. People who have knee problems say this product is a game-changer because it provides enough stabilization to allow them to do squats without hurting their knees.

The Best Medicine Ball on the Market

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With the SPRI Xerball, you will never get bored in your home gym. The ball looks and feels like a basketball and is the ball of choice for many commercial gyms. The versatile Xerball provides all the benefits of bulky exercise machines in the form of a little ball that can be stored in a closet.

In terms of downside, some reviews say that it has a strong smell when it first comes out of the box, but the smell subsides over time. Also, you have to buy multiple balls if you want more than one weight.

A Weight Set That Fits in the Corner of a Room

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The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells allow you to lift different weights without investing a lot of money in a huge weight set. The dumbbells are made of adjustable weights that are added and removed using the docking station when you set the dial to the weight you want.

The weight can be as light as five pounds or as heavy as 52.5 pounds. All you do is turn a knob, and you never have to lug around more weight than you can handle. With so many moving parts, this product is breakable, but it comes with a two-year warranty.

Step Up Your Fitness Game

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The Step aerobic platform only takes up about a foot and a half of space, but it adds plenty of versatility to your home gym. The four risers can be added or removed to change the difficulty of your workout, and the whole setup is recyclable. With non-slip material on, above and below each step, you never have to worry about falling.

This product comes with access to streamable workout videos, allowing you to enjoy the expertise of a trainer in the comfort of your home. Many reviewers use it along with third-party workout videos, and it's sturdy enough to be used for floor exercises and physical therapy.

Get Your Stretch On

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Stretching is the key to a more effective warmup and a better workout. The Gaiam Restore Multi-Grip Stretch Strap is very effective for nailing yoga poses, but it can be used for any stretching exercises. Although it may look like the strap does all the work for you, the band actually gives you a deeper stretch.

People love the pads for their hands and feet. Because the strap is both long and adjustable, it works great, whether you're tall or short. Many use this strap for physical therapy, and it comes with a poster of suggested stretches.

Train Like a Navy SEAL

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The TRX All-In-One Suspension Training System , designed by a real Navy SEAL, comes with everything you need to set up, store and use it. Although TRX workouts are intense, they rely on gravity and body weight, so anyone can do them. The only things you need to perform TRX exercises are straps and a sturdy surface to hook the straps.

You can take this great full-body workout anywhere you go. Aside from being portable and compact, TRX offers legitimate strength training without all the daunting weights and machinery.

A Foldable Treadmill

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The foldable Asuna Space Saving Treadmill fixes the problem of treadmills being too large for home gyms. The built-in tablet holder and AUX cord-connected speakers make it easy to entertain yourself while you work out. The motorized treadmill can go as fast as 8 miles per hour.

When folded, it easily stores under a table or behind a door. Although it has wheels and a handle for easy maneuvering, it's still heavy, so you shouldn't plan on frequently moving it far from where you set it up.

This Home Gym System Does It All

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The Bowflex Blaze Home Gym is the one-stop-shop of personal gym equipment. Whether you're a fitness buff who is ready to ditch the gym or a beginner who is eager to see results, this could be the perfect product for you. The weights and the positioning of the seat are completely customizable.

As an all-in-one equipment set, this item is more expensive than most of the other items on this list, but it covers most of your fitness bases and might be worth it if you're serious about your fitness plan.

Bring the Pilates Studio to Your Home

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The Supreme Toning Tower is built for Pilates and Barre exercises, but the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. This machine allows you to do Pilates studio-style exercises in the comfort of your home and then fold the entire system away for easy storage. The tower comes with a DVD and online training videos from its creator, Beverly Hills Fitness.

Some reviewers were concerned about durability, but several purchasers said the machine is comparable to the quality of Pilates equipment found in most commercial gyms.

A "Magic" Ring

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The Probody Pilates Ring can be used for a variety of exercises. It's perfect for toning the inner thighs as well as balance and endurance workouts. The ring challenges the muscles without putting excessive strain on the joints. Although advanced fitness buffs use it, this product can easily be used by beginners, elderly participants and those recovering from injuries.

The biggest complaint is that some of the earlier rings arrived with scuff marks all over them. However, more recent reviews don't mention anything negative about the condition.

Balance Your Way to a Better Body

Working out isn't all about pushups and squats. Use the [productid asin= "B00WJJJX2Q"]Yes4All Wooden Balance Board[/productid] to inject a little fun into your exercise routine. As you wobble around on the circular tilting board, you improve your posture, tone your core and — of course — improve your balance.

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The board works for standing and floor exercises, and the company provides a YouTube video with exercise ideas. The board is the size of a large dinner plate, so it's easy to store. Many use it for injury rehabilitation, and it's also a popular device among professionals who work at standing desks.

Roll Your Love Handles Away

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Ab wheels are nothing new, but the N1Fit Ab Roller Wheel is a perfected version of an old home gym essential. The wheel is thicker with good tread, and the handle is designed with firm grips. This extremely portable device can go anywhere you go.

Using this ab wheel is a great way to ease into fitness with a simple exercise that isn't hard to perform but still yields results within a few days of use. Many people like it because it's the perfect choice on days you don't feel like exercising.

Make Your Home Gym Comfortable

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The environment of a home gym matters just as much as the equipment. ProsourceFit Puzzle Mats will make your gym more comfortable and are particularly useful if you plan to use heavy equipment that could damage floors or be unstable.

Each square is 2 feet by 2 feet and fits like a puzzle piece into the next square. The set comes with 24 pieces total to make your cushioned space as large or as small as you want it.

A Pull-Up Bar You Can Trust

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The Ultimate Body Press Pull-Up Bar easily mounts to your wall. Grab onto four different spots to perform a wide range of pull-up exercises. You can even attach TRX bands to this wall mount to expand the possibilities.

Reviewers seem to love the sturdiness of the bar. The biggest complaint is the mounting instructions only work perfectly if your wall studs are the standard length apart, which isn't always the case. There is an active customer support number to help with installation problems.

A Home Gym That Can Fit in Your Suitcase

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How would you like to train like an astronaut? With the OYO Personal Gym, you can! Designed for use in the International Space Station, this equipment packs the power of an entire gym into a handheld machine. It comes with a wall chart, free videos and access to a coaching app.

The biggest problem with this product is the learning curve for using such a unique device. However, once people learn to use it, it often becomes their favorite piece of workout equipment.

Stand Still and Get Results

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The Confidence Vibration Platform provides a revolutionary solution on those lazy days. Instead of doing a million squats, get in the squat position and let the vibration do the rest. Exercise is just movement. This activates muscles and burns calories using artificial movement.

Some people with chronic diseases like osteoporosis use this machine to help strengthen their bones. The biggest complaint is the vibrating plate can break, and the best results seem to only come from regular use. People with heart problems cannot use this machine.

Bounce Your Way to Perfect Balance

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The URBNFit Exercise Ball comes in a variety of sizes and includes an easy-to-use pump and exercise guide to jumpstart your creativity. People say this particular ball is very sturdy and — unlike other exercise balls on the market — does not have a harsh chemical smell.

Some reviewers had trouble with the included pump, but most reviews were positive. This ball is especially good for improving balance and stability and works great with yoga routines.

The Best Exercise Bike for a Small Space

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The Exerpeutic Folding Exercise Bike allows you to enjoy the benefits of a stationary bike without sacrificing a lot of space. The bike folds up when you're done for easy storage. With an adjustable seat height, it safely seats a person up to 73 inches tall. Unlike those painful spin cushions in commercial gyms, the large seat on this bike is very comfortable, according to many customers.

Some reported wear and tear after thousands of miles, but there is a warranty, and spare parts can be purchased at reasonable prices after the warranty expires.

Row Your Way to a Toned Body

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If you want an intense full-body workout that takes rowing to a new level, try the Fitness Reality Bluetooth Rowing Machine. The Bluetooth-enabled device integrates with the My Cloud Fitness app to track your workout. The LCD screen features a large display that makes it easy to see how many calories you're burning.

When you're done, the machine folds and rolls for easy storage. With the ability to do a full-body workout on an inexpensive, foldable machine, it makes a great addition to your home gym.

Work Out While Watching Television

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What if you want to exercise at home, but you aren't ready to commit to a full home gym? The Cubii Jr. Desk Elliptical offers a small, compact solution to help you ease into things. All you have to do is sit and pedal. The machine is fairly quiet, which also makes it a fan favorite.

The Cubii Jr. is very stable, even when you pedal fast. There have been a few problems with broken or defective parts, but the company is good about replacing things for free.

Another Product That Does It All

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The BodyBoss Home Gym 2.0 is an all-in-one total workout system that comes with a baseboard, resistance straps, pull-up bar, door anchor and handles. This simple, portable setup allows you to isolate the same muscle groups normally targeted by expensive machines in commercial gyms.

Reviewers who recently canceled their gym memberships said the BodyBoss gave them the same quality workout they were able to get at the gym. However, some complained that the instructions don't provide enough detail.

You'd Be Insane Not to Buy This

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You've probably seen Shaun T's infomercials for the Insanity DVD Set hundreds of times. Working out at home doesn't mean you have to come up with everything on your own. This system has worked for thousands of people, and you don't need any equipment at all to do the workouts. This particular set comes with 10 DVDs that can be done over and over again.

Be warned that Insanity is very difficult, but if you just keep trying, you can succeed. Many happy reviewers have reached their fitness goals using Insanity.

The Best Kettlebell Set You'll Ever Buy

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With this set, you pay one price for something you can continue to use as you move to more advanced levels of fitness. The hand grips are large, so people of all sizes can comfortably use this product.

Taking Double Dutch to the Next Level

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You probably already know how to use a jump rope, so there's no learning curve here. Many fitness jump ropes can be extremely flimsy, but the DEGOL Jump Rope is a high-quality product with memory foam handles that are six inches long to make it easy to get a good grip.

The rope can stretch up to nine feet long, but you can adjust it to the best length for you by sticking the extra rope inside the handle compartments. Customers say the rope doesn't tangle and has a little bit of weight to it.

Jump Into Your Fitness Goals

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The Bound 3-in-1 Wood Plyo Box is great for CrossFit, step-ups, agility and plyometrics. With so many different uses, it's perfect for a home gym. Each side of the box is a different height, so you can turn it to the side that works best for you. There are two different sizes available.

If you've never used a plyo box before, starting with the shorter box is best. To assemble this product, you need a rubber mallet, which can be a problem if you don't already have one. work!

Gliding Feels More Like Fun Than a Workout

[product id asin="B07DQWH5JH"]Fassgen Fitness Gliding Discs[/productid] allow you to slide to complete intense core exercises that are also low intensity. To use the discs, you get in the plank position and put the discs underneath each palm. Then you slide the palms out to challenge the core.

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The discs work best on carpeting, but they can also work on any flat, hard floors, such as laminate or linoleum. Although the product achieves a very comfortable glide on most surfaces, you will have trouble on a rough or uneven floor.

Live Your Boxing Dreams in the Comfort of Your Home

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This RDX heavy bag boxing set puts a professional grade boxing gym right inside your home. The discreet wall mount is the only part of the set that can't be put away when it's not in use.

The set comes with boxing gloves, punching bag, jump rope and other boxing accessories. Plenty of commercial gyms use the same equipment, but this set is affordable enough to add to your home gym.

Every Great Workout Needs Great Music

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Never work out in silence with the OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Generation) speaker by your side. This tiny triangular Bluetooth speaker makes streaming music from any device quick and easy. The battery lasts for 14 hours, which adds up to quite a few workouts before you have to recharge.

There are other speakers on the market with better sound quality, but this one sells at a very reasonable price without too much of a quality sacrifice.

Track Your Progress

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The Skygrand Fitness Tracker does everything a Fitbit does — at a fraction of the price. It tracks the number of calories you burn more accurately than generic calorie counters on exercise equipment, and the heart rate tracker lets you keep tabs on the intensity of your exercises.

The lack of individualized attention is the biggest thing you might miss in a home gym, but this tracker gives you the statistics you need to develop your own personalized workout plan.

Upgrade Your Recovery Process

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It's great to feel the burn during a workout, but nobody wants muscles to ache all day long. With the AmazonBasics foam roller, you can intensify your cool-down routine by rolling your tired muscles over this luxurious foam roller.

The roller comes in multiple lengths, so you can order the best size for your body. Some reviewers complained that it was too hard, but most seemed satisfied, saying the firmness is just right.

Now you're ready to turn your home gym into your own private oasis for crushing your fitness goals. Have fun!

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