With the right workout gear, your home can be just as good as the gym. Don't think you can get a nice workout if you're not at the gym? Think again.
Below are the top pieces of inexpensive gear you need to get a quality workout without leaving the comfort of your home.
Yoga Mat
Yoga mats are absolutely essential to exercising at home. A good yoga mat will improve grip and ensure your workout space is locked on all sides. You don't have to wear sneakers as your mat will keep your feet clean and stable.
Resistance Bands
These bands are an excellent way to work your whole body, and they're very cheap, too. Use them for bicep curls or to add extra resistance to push-ups and squats.
Kettlebells
These bells are also very inexpensive. Kettlebell swings using one arm are an awesome workout routine. Just make sure your form is good to avoid injuring yourself or others.
Foam Rollers
These are a must to have if you're working on your muscles at home. Foam rollers relieve tension in muscles all over your body so that recovery is accelerated.
Weighted Hula Hoops
Have you tried these before? Weighted hula hoops are brilliant for shrinking the waist, improving stomach muscles, and increasing overall core strength. Make it a challenge and time how many minutes you can do it.
Stability Ball
Stability balls add another great touch to your workout. Place your hands on the surface of the bench and your calves on the stability ball. Straighten your arms, lift your hips off the bench, bend your arms to lower your body, and repeat. Have you tried to use the stability ball for a plank? Easier said than done.
Dumbbells
If you prefer two weights to kettlebells, go for dumbbells. Select the right weight depending on your current fitness level, or get an expert opinion before buying.
Fitness Bench
Fitness benches are on the more expensive side, but they're indeed worth it. They're required to perform quite a few workout routines, so you'll get your money's worth in just a day. There are many different types of workout benches. Select the one with built-in weights or just a flat bench, which adds an extra level to pull-ups and push ups.
Heart Rate Monitor
You don't want to push yourself too far when working out, so wear a heart rate monitor on your wrist. It is capable of measuring the calories you've burned or the intensity level of certain exercises. There are a number of options available on the market. Check them out.
Speakers
Last but not least: music. It will keep you on track, improve your mood, and even push you to complete a set of exercises. There is plenty of workout playlists available for any taste and any preference. What can be better than listening to your favorite music and toning your body.
