Are you one of the millions of people who have decided to take care of their bodies by exercising more in 2022? Regardless of the reason you want to exercise, its benefits go beyond just getting in shape.
According to Mayo ClinicRegular physical activity helps fight weight gain, helps you fight disease and health conditions, boosts energy and mood and, perhaps most importantly, is a major stress reliever. So where to start buying home workout equipment without spending thousands for one exercise bike or ellipse?
If instruction is your thing, there are countless video apps and services to join, many with free trials. Aaptiv, Fitbod, Sworkit and FitOn from free to premium or offer free trials to get you started on your running, cardio or strength journey and there’s loads more Free exercises on YouTube.
However, you still need some equipment to help you get around, so we turned to Jessica Rae, founder of Rae Studios in San Francisco and FitReserve Anywhere trainer, for some cheap gear tips to enhance your DIY workout.
Just adding water – a little or a lot – to weight correction of this home kettlebell can help improve your balance and endurance.
These popular weighted bracelets, which you may have seen on Instagram, allow you to integrate fitness into your daily life. We strap them on to our wrists or ankles for a morning walk and our workouts go up in no time – you’re sure to feel the impact!
This cooling performance cloth towel is perfect for wiping away sweat after a hot workout.
Appreciated, visually appealing, and easy to pack and carry – we don’t like this mat that you can use for yoga, stretching and floor workouts.
ProsourceFit Super Thick Pilates and Yoga Mat ($18.99, originally $31.99); walmart.com)
One of the most highly rated yoga mats we’ve found, this model from ProsourceFit comes in eight attractive colors and is 1.5 inches thick for more support and cushioning during your workout.
“I have a background in MMA, especially kickboxing, and jumping rope is a big part of our cardio warm-up,” says Rae. “Usually a couple of rounds with jacks, jump ropes and box balls on mitt’s job.” This electronic cord is surprisingly high tech for the price. It features electronic calorie, mile and kilometer counters, a button to view exercise results, and non-slip handles.
This favorite jump rope has handles that weigh 0.5 pounds each, helping to increase the intensity of your workout.
This heavyweight rope will challenge your body and target your muscles, helping you burn fat at home.
“If you like investing in well-made workout accessories, this is your rope,” said one 5-star reviewer of this smooth, premium jump rope.
For all the jumping, jumping, and running around you’ll do, you’ll need performance-inspired coaches. These New Balance shoes are the lightest training shoes we’ve ever worn, and they slide in easily, without much difficulty.
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“I see the benefits of a trampoline helping with balance, coordination, mobility, overall heart and core health,” says Rae. This 36-inch trampoline, which can hold up to 250 pounds, folds for easy storage and weighs only 14 pounds. Reviewers love this, too, with over 4,000 5-star reviews.
Easy to store in a closet or behind a door, the mini trampoline takes up very little space and provides a great calorie-burning workout. Enjoy your bounce with this near-silent rebounder — which supports up to 450 pounds — that you can “feel in your feet in five minutes,” according to reviewers.
Rae also recommends an exercise bar, slider, and resistance band to complement your home workouts.
Undersun Sports Headband, 5 pack ($78.95; amazon.com)
This strap set comes with a training program that will get you started with rowing, pulling, lifting and flying sets of exercises to work your arms, back, hips, legs, chest and abs. .
Bala Resistance Bands, 5-Pack ($15, originally $20; amazon.com)
This set includes five resistance bands that come in different strengths with inspirational quotes like “Don’t stop now” and “Keep moving” written on them – plus a carry bag. to store them neatly.
Smooth on the underside, the sliders let you glide along slick surfaces like wood or tile. They work by causing your body to try to keep balance, helping to strengthen your core muscles.
Thirty48 Sliding Discs Core Slider and 5 Exercise Resistance Bands ($15.95; amazon.com)
This set of sliders and resistance bands includes everything you need to get a core and strength routine.
BalanceFrom Bike Trainer Stand ($40.49; amazon.com)
If you’re on the road in winter but don’t feel like cycling, this highly rated stand easily converts a road bike to an indoor bike. Take a spin class on an app or just spin some tunes and pedal!
Ready to take part in indoor cycling but don’t want to spend a lot of room or don’t have much space? Try this upright folding bike that Amazon shoppers love.
This under-table bike probably won’t make you sweat, but if you’re worried about being too sedentary, this highly rated little machine is, according to one reviewer, “super quiet. and also comes with resistance bands if you want more upper body workouts,” if you need a light workout.
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