5 MUST HAVES FOR A HOME GYM
One thing that I noticed during quarantine while I continued to try to support our students and clients was that most people do not have access to workout equipment in their homes. Most had a pair of 5 pound dumbbells and maybe a old rotted band that came with their Richard Simmons workout videos. As we sunk deeper and deeper into quarantine, workout equipment on the internet seemed to evaporate. Good news is, equipment is starting to become available and restocked! Here are my five must have items you should go out and grab to outfit your home gym:
- Kettlebell- Choose a bell you can press 8-10 times. For males I suggest 18-24kg and for females I suggest 10-16kg. Some great brands are Rogue Fitness and Kettlebell Kings.
- Chin Up Bar- There's tons of options here. I suggest just grabbing a door hanging chin up bar from Walmart or Amazon.
- Medicine Ball- Check out the Dynamax Medicine Balls from Perform Better. 4-8lbs is enough for anyone. Med balls are awesome for power development, explosiveness and overall corrdination!
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Jump Rope- I suggest making your own! Check out this video HERE!
- Yoga Mat- Cheapest option available is probably going to be at Five Below or Amazon. Don't spend a ton of money on a mat.
There you have it! Should you put about 15-20 minutes into some google searches, I think you could very realistically build our your home gym with everything you need for about $150-200. Once you have your home gym set up, reach out to me about my online programming! I'd love to help you put your shiny new equipment to use!
