If you’ve been locked up at home for a while, then you know you feel the guilt of letting yourself go and putting on a bit of weight or simply just not taking good care of yourself. This is bound to catch up with you in terms of every factor of your health. This is not just a weight issue, but also your bones and muscles get weaker, and your immune system just doesn’t work as well as it should when you don’t have fitness in your life. This is why we need to adapt! It’s time you started thinking about setting up a home gym. There really are no excuses – regardless of whether you have a small or larger space, there is always room for the workout essentials that are bound to make your body and your life that much better. (Image Credit: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash)
Stationary Bike
The stationary bike is certainly an essential for any home gym because it offers a full body workout, takes care of cardio, and is easy to use for everyone or any age or weight. If you’re going to get one, then you should get something of quality. It might turn you off when you see the price tags on some of these high end bikes, but the good news is that there are definitely cheaper options, you just need to do a bit of research. You’ll find that there are alternatives that are just as good and work just as well to give you that complete workout that you need.
Treadmill
The treadmill is a staple in every home gym- and even if you don’t have a home gym, this is something that you need. The best and most basic necessity of good health is movement. If you find yourself unable to leave the house, regardless of what the circumstances are, then you need to have a treadmill so that you’re getting that daily walk, jog, or run in to ensure that you at least have some cardio, keeping your heart and overall circulation healthy.
Dumbbells & a Kettlebell
You need to have dumbbells and a kettlebell to work on your muscles and your core. These hardly take up any space but make a world of difference to your workout routine. It’s important that you give your whole body equal attention, and there are a number of workouts available that utilize these items in toning your body just the way you want. If you are scared of losing form or getting sloppy once the fatigue sets in, here you can find the workout bar that forces you to have perfect form while doing curls. It really depends on whether you want to build noticeable muscle mass, or if you just want to tone your body- depending on this, you will be able to decide what kinds of weights to take on.
Resistance Band
If you’re not familiar with resistance bands, then it’s about time you did because this is a great tool to use in your home gym. It may not seem like much, but this stretchable band does wonders for you. To be specific, it really helps in expanding your flexibility and also helping you strengthen weak joints. People who are recovering from injuries in particular can really benefit from using a resistance band.
Jump Rope
The jump rope is yet another deceptively simple piece of fitness equipment that you need to add to your home gym. By taking on workouts that involve the jump rope, you’ll find that you’re getting a full body workout that starts from the core in your abdomen. It strengthens your stamina and allows you to focus, which helps to better your abilities in coordination.
Foam Roller
Lastly, it’s just as important to pay attention to how you recover after any kind of workout. This is why you need to invest in a foam roller for your home gym. What these do is that they allow you to massage your muscles in a natural and non invasive way. Just enough to loosen up any stiff or pained muscles you may have after a strenuous workout.
A home gym doesn’t have to be a buff and overwhelming project. It needs to be practical and it needs to motivate you to always want to get down and workout. Having these essentials covers all the necessary kinds of workouts that your body needs in order to stay fit. What’s more, they barely take up any space, so it really doesn’t matter where you keep them, because they’re easily accessible, easy to use, and super effective as well. So now you know that you really have no excuse. Stop wasting time, get out there and work towards a healthier lifestyle!