People are getting more and more creative (and let's face it, are championing convenience) when it comes to home workouts. But whether you're a dedicated gym rat or have taken to on-demand studio workouts, the key to nailing those goals is and has always been consistency.
Enter cheap home gym equipment. To keep up with your exercise routine, you'll want to stock up on a few staples you'd normally have at the gym — from dumbbells to resistance bands to a weight bench. Plus, buying just a few items of workout gear could actually save you cash this month: A national survey found that Americans spend, on average, $155 per month on fitness-related expenses — which can add up to a whopping $112,000 in a lifetime!
What if you could spend quite a bit less than that on a one-time purchase and be able to work out as many times as you want, all from the comfort of your own home? Not only would you save on a monthly gym membership, but you'd also be spending less time schlepping to your local fitness facility — as well as cutting out the search for a machine or negotiating for space in your gym's overcrowded elliptical section.
This array of affordable home gym equipment — including an ab wheel, kettlebells, a stability ball, a chest spring bar, and more — won't break the bank, but will still allow you to lift, sculpt, and tone, all while watching Netflix in your living room.
Sandbags are similar to dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls for strength and endurance exercises — except for one thing: The sand inside shifts around during movements. This adds an extra challenge that activates smaller, harder-to-reach muscles in your core and arms.
For cardio bursts at home, pick them up and slam them down on the ground over and over again. These Hyperwear SandBells are made of neoprene, so they're gentle on your floors.
Resistance bands are a fit chick's BFF because they can be utilized anywhere, in every routine ... especially at home. Adjustable and durable, you can incorporate them as a means of resistance or muscle recovery.
For just a little over $10, these bands will last you through years of intensive training and lower-body muscle gains. Plus, they come with a carrying case and an e-book with video access for exercise inspo.
These slippery sliders do wonders for your core, but that's not all! Since they feature a free workout guide, you'll learn how to incorporate them into upper-body moves, as well as leg and back workouts.
They're an excellent alternative if heavy weights aren't your thing, or if a gym membership doesn't fit your budget. This is an extremely cheap full-body workout that'll take up hardly any space in your house.
Research states that foam-rolling after a workout comes with some serious benefits, including relief from post-workout muscle damage or soreness, as well as increased range of motion.
Loosening tight muscles using just your body weight is like an effective sports massage, without the hefty price tag.
There's a reason why fitness studios still stock this P.E.-class staple: Jumping rope is easy, fun, and scientifically proven to get your heart pumping for a solid cardio workout. Plus, it takes up practically zero space. This best-selling adjustable one is less than $10, and can be used by both adults and children.
This soft, nonslip mat is the perfect thickness for practicing a yoga flow on low-impact days. Or, you can put it to use for a bootcamp-style bodyweight routine or post-workout stretch session. The carrying strap makes it easy to take outside if you want a change of scenery, too.
Practicing pull-ups in front of an audience can be daunting — no matter how judgment-free your gym claims to be. This Perfect Fitness doorway trainer is great for at-home pull-up and chin-up sessions, but also can be used on the ground for push-up and tricep dip practice.
Made from high-grade steel, it fits most standard doorways, and can hold up to 300 pounds without a problem.
With an ab roller, you can sculpt the muscles in your abs, back, arms, and shoulders, all with one killer move. Kneel on the mat with your knees hip-width apart. Grip the handles — users love the cushiony foam — and roll forward, engaging your core. You may never have to do a single crunch ever again.
This 100-pound leather punching bag is just what you need to start working on your boxing (or karate, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, judo, taekwondo, or Muay Thai) game. It's awesome to have for a kickass at-home routine, but it's also a gem to work off a bad mood.
Calling all those with back issues! An exercise ball is a great resource to help protect your spine, especially when doing ab work like crunches. Lie on it and perform countless exercises, from sit-ups to push-ups to bridges.
Studies have shown that even just sitting on it can improve your core endurance. This nonslip version can also resist up to 2,200 pounds.
If you're new to working out with kettlebells at home, go with this 10-pounder. One study found that you can burn up to 20 calories a minute using one, depending on how hard you work.
It's a fun and easy way to lift, press, and strengthen your way to a toned body.
The neoprene coating on these weights is floor-friendly, so you don't have to worry about them scuffing up any hardwood in your house.
The dumbbells vary in weight and price, so decide if you want either heavy or light options. In this way, you can strength-train on your schedule and level.
This 11-piece set includes five bands ranging from 10 pounds of resistance to 50 pounds, cushioned soft-handle grips, a door anchor, two ankle straps, and a waterproof carrying case. Add the amount of resistance you want to your workout, right at home.
The ergonomic grip on these fan fave pushup stands help distribute weight evenly while you do those “perfect V” pushups, and reduces pressure on wrists and joints while you’re at it.
They’re also designed to rotate, helping you engage way more muscles and get those gains more efficiently. A steel ball-bearing system and handle treads make them super secure.
Welcome to the future! This weighted, smart exercise hoop isn’t your ordinary hula hoop: It has “never-fall” technology that comes with 24 detachable parts and your own infinity exercise that you can choose from using the console, depending on your waist size.
It’s low-impact, making it ideal for those with joint or mobility issues — or even kids. It accommodates waists of up to 43 inches in size, and burns up to 800 calories with each 30-minute use.
Make good use of that outdoor space (lucky you!) with a 30-foot, 15-pound battle rope that gives you a dynamic full-body workout. The handles are coated and gripped for maximum comfort while you engage your hands, arms, shoulders, back, core, and even legs, doing those undulation exercises that build up lean mass in a jiff.
New to rope training? Don't worry: The kit also features installation instructions for easy setup.
A regular Pilates habit can do wonders for total body alignment, and this six-piece Pilates kit has almost everything you need to get there (while tightening up that core and keeping back pain at bay).
By everything, we mean it: You get a 12-inch Pilates ring, a 9-inch Pilates ball, a 72-inch yoga strap, a 16-inch, 8-shape resistance band, a fabric hip resistance band, a pair of grippy socks, a workout guide, and even a bag to carry it all in. No more excuses!
This easy-to-assemble lat pulley system features stainless steel pulley bearings, high-strength sheathed cables, metal-coated load pins, and foam-covered grips for comfort and no hand fatigue.
Users rave about how this is the best value lat system out in the market, and that it’s perfect for home gyms. According to one user, it has the “perfect cable length, [and is] smooth and does the job.”
Simple yet highly efficient, the Python Power Twister Bar supports both isotonic (reps) and isometric (holds) exercises for effective upper-body muscle-building. Moving your grip along the handles of this chest spring bar can increase resistance from 40 pounds up to 100 pounds, and keeps muscles under constant tension.
Eunice Lucero-LeeSenior EditorEunice Lucero-Lee is the Senior Editor for Best Products, and is a beauty, astrology, and pop culture obsessive whose work has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, The Numinous, and woman&home, among many others.
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