You’ve seen those impressive home gyms packed with the latest equipment and gear. But while they’re great for some people, what if you want something a little bit less involved? The truth is, you can create a home gym with surprisingly very little.
Once you have found a place for your gym (garage, shed, spare room, corner of a spare room), all you really need are a few versatile – and affordable – items to enjoy a full workout anytime you want.
1. Aerobic Steps
Can there be anything easier than aerobic steps to get the heart rate going? Small, portable and affordable, a set of aerobic steps is perfect for any home gym. You don’t need hardly any space to use them effectively, and you could even take them outdoors to work out in the garden.
You won’t have to spend much on them either because steps tend to be affordable. Then you can enjoy a high-intensity workout, build strength and burn those calories without the need for any expensive cardio machines.
2. Kettlebells
Kettlebells are next on the list. Like the aerobic stairs, they are small, portable and affordable, but they are also incredibly versatile. It’s not pushing it to say that you could get into shape, build strength and burn fat with nothing more than a kettlebell.
You can enjoy a total body workout with a kettlebell, which will help you to improve your core strength, work on your balance and increase flexibility at the same time. They can even provide a good cardio workout.
3. Skipping Rope
The humble skipping rope has to be one of the best pieces of equipment for a simple home gym. Incredibly convenient, skipping ropes are light, portable and can be stored anywhere. You won’t need much space to use a rope, and it’s one of the best ways to get your heart rate pumping.
A basic rope is all you need, but you could invest in one that counts your jumps and comes with a timer to get a bit more serious with your workouts.
4. Dumbbells
Dumbbells are perfect for home gyms. Small, simple and versatile, they have got everything you need to strengthen your muscles.
You can activate different muscles with your dumbbells and focus on working your weaker side, increasing strength while working on flexibility and stability. Consider getting an adjustable dumbbell, and that way you can change the weights as you get stronger.
5. Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are another great choice for your simple home gym. They take up hardly any space and they are also very versatile.
There are different sizes of resistance bands available, which you can use for building strength and power. Use them to increase resistance when carrying out various exercises like squats and get more from your workouts.
Put Your Gym Together
As you can see, you don’t need a huge amount of equipment to put together a functioning home gym. If you want to, you can add many more machines, weights and more, or even get a TV and a sound system.
But if you don’t want to spend a fortune, you don’t have to. A perfectly good home gym is within your reach even if you are on a budget.
