5 Gym Equipment Pieces To Help You Build Your Home Studio/Gym

When it comes to working out at home, the biggest question that I get is, "What equipment should I get?"  And with that, it always depends on the individual.   If you live in a small space and don't want your gym equipment out in your living room every day, then you can look for pieces that are easy to store and still very efficient.   But maybe you have enough space to have an entire space just for working out and don't mind displaying your gym equipement, then you can get multiple dumbbells and kettlebells - maybe you want to get a rowing machine, or another piece of cardio equipment as well as the weights.   Each individual is different when it comes to purchasing equipment for your home.  But it's always great to have the extra resistance. 

Whether you are somebody who religiously heads out of the house to workout in a gym facility or you would rather stay home to workout, it’s always a great idea to have some equipment for those home workout days.  We are all home more so now than ever before with the pandemic, so it’s a good idea to have a few things that will help you keep up with your routine when the gym isn’t an option. 

Here are some of my favorites to help get you started with your home fitness collection. The equipment that I recommend is easy to store and very versatile - So whether you live in a spacious home or a studio apartment, you’ll find that these pieces can be very efficient in building strength and endurance, while making it easy to pack/put away. 

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5 Pieces of Equipment to Start Your Home Gym/Studio

1. Resistance Bands. These are great because they add resistance to your routine, and by getting the bands with a door anchor, you can even mimic movements that you would normally do on a cable machine. 
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2. Mini Band. Mini bands can always add to your lower body routines to help build the glutes, get a great burn, and help to activate these muscles.  They are very popular for the butt muscles, but can also be used for upper body exercises as well. These come with a small bag that can be easily stored, and you can easily bring them with you on any trips that you take.
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3. Suspension Trainer. I absolutely love using a suspension trainer. This is a great way to use your body weight differently.  You can modify and progress all of your movements by changing the angle in which you position yourself.  The suspension trainer can easily anchor to a door and you can really work your entire body with this piece of equipment.  It’s easy to store, and also easy to travel with.  You can workout at home, the gym, and even take it outdoors. 
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4. Jump Rope/Speed Rope. Jumping rope is a great way to get your cardio on. Especially if you don’t have any cardio equipment and don’t want to leave your house for a run or bike.  Jumping rope can help improve your cardiovascular endurance as well as your muscular endurance.  It will build up your stamina, improve your lower body strength and stability, and prepare your body for impact.  Use this with your HIIT routines, or just jump as its own workout.
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5. Adjustable Dumbbells are always good if you want to have some sort of heavy resistance for your training.  Toning up/building muscle/weight loss all require progressive overload, which can only be done when you have weight to add to your exercises to give your body added stress to the joints and muscles.  So having dumbbells at home, and having the option for heavy dumbbells will help keep you on track to your goals.  I recommend the adjustable dumbbells for people who don’t want equipment sitting out in the middle of the living room - these are easier to store. The price of these vary depending on the max weight you decide to get.  You can also start with a small amount of weight and purchase added plates another time.
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