The 20 Pieces Of Equipment You Need In Your Home Gym

Adjustable dumbbells, no-fuss floor protection, and 18 other essentials for your home gym

You don’t need to join an expensive gym to keep your fitness resolutions in the New Year. 
If you have a few square feet to play with, you don’t even need to leave your home.

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Whether you’re working with an expansive basement or a converted closet, with the fitness equipment on this list you can get in great shape on your own turf

HEAVY BAG KIT
everlast punching bag
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HEAVY BAG KIT
If outdoor cardio isn’t your thing, this heavy punching bag is a great alternative for incinerating fat while building explosive power and speed. With the included gloves and wraps, you’ll be ready to rumble right away.

 TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING KIT
trx home gym
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TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING KIT
There’s a reason half the gyms in America now stock some version of this suspension training system: It’s the ultimate body-weight workout. You’ll also save a ton of valuable floor space.
POWER REELS
power reels
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POWER REELS
A cross between resistance bands and dumbbells, Power Reels provide constant resistance, forcing your muscles to spend more time under tension—a central tenant of muscle building.
BALANCE TRAINER
vicore balance trainer
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BALANCE TRAINER
Turbocharge almost any exercise by incorporating this balance-challenging machine into your routine. You’ll better activate your core while firing up all those in-between stabilization muscles most workouts neglect.
AIR ROWER
stamina air rower
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AIR ROWER
Warm up your body before a workout with this whole-body rowing machine. Or max out the resistance to bulk up your back, shoulders, and arms.
MEDICINE BALL
valeo medicine balls
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MEDICINE BALL
This classic medicine ball features a durable, textured rubber shell for improved grip. It also has modest bounce for ball workouts that require it.
PUSHUP STANDS
pushup handbars
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PUSHUP STANDS
The pushup is still one of the best upper-body exercises you can do with no equipment. Make them even more effective with these incline grip stands: They’ll protect your wrists and help you better engage your chest, shoulders, arms, and core.

JUMP ROPE
jump rope
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JUMP ROPE
Whether you use it for CrossFit, MMA training, or just to stay in shape, this adjustable speed rope will challenge athletes of all shapes and sizes.

FOAM TILES
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FOAM TILES
Protect your floors—not to mention your joints—with these non-toxic foam tiles. Whether you’re throwing around weights or a judo partner, they’ll provide a safe surface for your home workouts.

TREADMILL
treadmill home gym
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TREADMILL
Featuring 20 custom-designed workouts, this gym-quality treadmill is your ticket to a trimmer, healthier physique. Build a session into your morning routine.

STATIONARY BIKE
stationary exercise bike
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STATIONARY BIKE
Log miles even when weather (or the game) keeps you cooped up indoors. This sturdy, no-frills spin bike provides plenty of lower-body resistance, even for seasoned cyclists.

FOAM ROLLER
triggerpoint foam roller
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FOAM ROLLER
Whether you’re using it for exercise or to smooth out sore muscles, this sturdy roller won’t collapse or lose its shape—no matter how much you abuse each other.

PULLUP BAR
iron gym pullup bar
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PULLUP BAR
Wedge this bar into the top of your doorframe, and you’re ready for pullups, chinups, and a variety of other back and bicep exercises. Lay it on the floor for tricep dips and easy-on-your-wrists pushups.

ELLIPTICAL MACHINE
eliptical machine
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ELLIPTICAL MACHINE
If you’re not willing to give up your evening tube time, this machine will allow you to stay fit even as you power through your Netflix queue.

ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELLS
bowflex dumbbells
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ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELLS
This set of dumbbells provides all the weight you need in a smart, ultra-compact form that won’t occupy half your house. Each of these weights can be adjusted between five and 52.5 pounds.

AB WHEEL
ab wheel
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AB WHEEL
This ultra-wide wheel is more stable than traditional ab wheels, allowing you to perform ab rollouts with better form. It also features a carbon-steel spring for a more intense burn at the top of each rep.

BOWFLEX HOME GYM
bowflex
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BOWFLEX HOME GYM
With more than 50 different exercises on the menu, this is the ultimate small-footprint home strength system. Using rods instead of weights (which also makes it far easier to maneuver), the Bowflex can provide up to 210 pounds of resistance.
RESISTANCE BAND
resistance band
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RESISTANCE BAND
Made from durable, high-strength latex, you won’t find a more reliable product for your band-based exercises.

STEP PLATFORM
the step platform
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STEP PLATFORM
Whether you’re using it for cardio or plyo workouts, or as a bench for dumbbell chest presses, these sturdy but lightweight platforms will allow you to crank up the intensity of your next training session.

ADJUSTABLE BENCH
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ADJUSTABLE BENCH
This adjustable bench has five configurations to hit your muscles across a spectrum of angles. The shin pads come in handy for ab work.