Say Hello to Your At Home Gym for under $100
As a mom, wife, trainer, taxi driver, cook, creative, cleaning lady and schedule coordinator (to name a few:) my schedule is rather hectic! As a result, it is soooo much easier for me to workout at home. While I do enjoy heading to the gym to try new equipment and workout with friends, the ease of walking down to the basement and getting in a killer workout can’t be beat! When I reference walking down to my basement to workout, please don’t be deceived. It is the basement in a hundred year old house with low ceilings, a washer and dryer, area for kids to watch tv and….an area for me to keep my at home gym equipment. By no means do I have a large, designated space to use only as a gym. I’ve carved out a small area in a multi-functioning basement that I call my gym. And truth be told…I LOVE IT! Nothing beats having the ability to get your workout in at 5am or waiting until after you drop your daughter off for basketball practive that night. I have been collecting equipment for my at home gym for quite some time now, but I have put together some favorites that can get you started with your own at home gym for under $100. Yes!!! UNDER $100!!! Whether your space is outside, in your bedroom, your family room or any corner you can clear out, you DO have room to create your own at home gym. The following pieces of equipment will get you well on your way to creating a healthy life, happy life. (Click on any of the items to purchase from Amazon. Prices are always shifting on Amazon, so they may vary slightly.)
1. AmazonBasics Kettlebell $15
There are tons of awesome benefits that come from doing kettlebell exercises. Kettlebells can improve overall strength, core power, balance, flexibility, and coordination while also melting fat and sculpting lean muscles. It is a very versitile piece of equipment for both cardio and strength exercises. I have selected a 10 pound kettlebell as a good starter bell, but you can choose any weight you’d like ranging from 5 to 50 pounds.
For our kettlebell workouts….click here!
2. Odoland 16 pcs Resistance Bands Set Workout Bands and Rehab Bands, Heavy Exercise Bands Fitness Bands with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Resistance Loop Bands $25
There are are soooo many benefits to using resistance bands in your fitness arsenal! Resistance bands count as a form of weight training or strength training because they give your muscles resistance just like normal weights would. They are easy on your joints, help build bone density, they truly are a great workout tools to have in your home.
For our band workouts….click here!
3. HomGarden 28.5" Adjustable Workout Aerobic Stepper in Fitness & Exercise Step Platform Trainer Stepper w/Risers $30
Adding variety to your workout helps prevent boredom and keeps your body guessing so you continue to see fitness results. A stepper is one of many options available in most gyms because it can be used for so many different things. Gym steppers are very easy to use, and don't require any complicated moves or extra equipment. We use them for a variety of cardio exercises as well as a bench substitute for upper body and lower body exercises.
for a great cardio stepper workout…click here!
4. Fitness Kings Suspension X Bodyweight Resistance Suspension Straps Home Gym System $30
Body weight exercises are one of my favorites and using a suspension system allows you to do this effectively. When you exercise on a suspension trainer, your stability, balance, and flexibility are challenged with every move. That means that your core is constantly engaged! Cindy and I both have the TRX brand suspention system, but this product from Fitness Kings is highly rated and an AMAZING price!
for one of our full body suspension workouts…click here!
So whether you want to give yourself the gift of health and fitness or you want to give it to a loved one, you can get it all started for $100! Don’t wait another day, don’t find another excuse, start right now towards becoming a healthier, happier you and say HELLO to your at home gym!!!
Things you have at home that you can also use in your gym:
towel: use it as a mat when doing floor exercises or as a gliding disk on hard surfaces.
for an at home towel glider workout…click here!
gallon jug full of water: use it as an 8 pound kettle bell or weight
for an at home water jug workout…click here!
basketball (or any sport ball): use as a med ball
full body mirror: if you don’t have one, you can find one for around $10 at any big box store. A mirror helps you keep an eye on your form.
