With social distancing and work-from-home becoming the new normal, more and more people are looking to work out right from home.
And sometimes, this requires the right fitness equipment.
This article gives an overview of affordable, use-at-home fitness tools you can purchase and outlines the advantages of exercising at home.
BEFORE YOU BUY ANY EQUIPMENT…
Dedicate a space –
- Allocate a space at home for your workouts. Your workout space should have enough room for you to move around freely and store your equipment.
- You do not want to restrict your movements by working out in a closed or uncomfortable space.
Get activewear/sportswear –
- Make sure you work out in breathable, sweat-eliminating workout clothes, and use sturdy shoes.
- Activewear increases the efficiency of your workout with its comfortable and practical design.
Identify equipment you will need –
- You do not need expensive equipment to work out at home. And you will only need a specific set of tools.
- Based on your fitness goal, you can make selective investments on equipment that will be most useful to you.
COST-EFFECTIVE WORKOUT EQUIPMENT
Here is a list of some fundamental, cost-effective fitness tools that can help you get started with home workouts:
Exercise Mats –
- An exercise mat is particularly useful if you want to perform floor-based strength training exercises.
- It absorbs shocks, and cushions you from hitting the floor too hard. It also gives you friction to avoid slipping out-of-balance.
Dumbbells and Kettlebells –
- You can sink into intensive strength training exercises with an investment in dumbbells, kettlebells, or both.
- Dumbbells are great for press and pull exercises, while kettlebells work well for swing and snatch exercises.
Resistance Bands –
- Resistance bands are lightweight, stretchable exercise bands that help in strength training and can be used to train all muscle groups.
- Resistance bands can be used by beginners and professionals to further their strength training goals.
Exercise Balls –
- Exercise balls help to improve endurance, balance, stability, and coordination. It can target your core, upper body, and lower body.
- Exercise balls like stability balls improve posture and help with stiff back situations that are common for those who sit in front of a computer for long periods.
Jump Rope –
- Jump ropes are best for at-home cardio routines and HIIT workouts. It saves space and is effective as well.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF EXERCISING AT HOME?
- At your pace: Working out at home gives you the freedom to schedule your exercise hours and experiment with different routines.
- Cost-effective: You save money by eliminating gym membership fees.
- Time-saver: You do not need to beat the traffic to get to any gym or wait to use any machine.
- Privacy: The privacy of home helps you learn from your mistakes without feeling conscious about the people around you.
Read our Beginner’s Guide to Exercise if you are a newcomer to workouts and are looking for some guidance.
