From weights to resistance banks to kettlebells, this is the best budget home gym equipment.
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There are plenty of ways to invest in your health at home without shelling out hundreds of dollars on a gym membership and bulky equipment. The best home gym equipment — everything from wrist weights and kettlebells to resistance bands and plank mats — doesn’t have to be a heavy lift on your wallet, or take up square footage if you’re trying to optimize your space with less clutter and easy-to-store workout gear. MarketWatch Picks chatted with top fitness trainers on what they think is the best home gym equipment to get the most out of an at-home workout for your buck. Here are the best products to stay strong in 2022 — all for under $100.FOR STRONG ARMS
TOSAMC Wearable Wrist Weights
2 piece set for $33
These wrist weights — which come in 1.2, 2, and 3-lb options and multiple colors — strap on like a watch to keep them from flying off.
“Try adding them to your cardio routine once a week. You can also wear them around the house cooking or cleaning if you’re short on time and want to get a little strength in with your chores,” suggests Colette Dong, founder and trainer at The Ness, a New York City-based workout for trampoline cardio and muscle sculpting.BUY ON AMAZON
Other wrist weights to consider include:
1. Bala Bangles, $49 for a set of two on Amazon
2. JFIT wrist weights for $16 for a set of two on AmazonFOR PLANKS AND CORE WORK
Impulse Fitness Elbow and Knee Mat
$19
This extra-padded half mat is perfect for exercises like planks to give your elbows a little cushion and to support your back while doing sit ups.
“If yoga isn’t for you and you don’t need a full mat, consider these. Try a forearm plank for 1 minute three times a week,” Dong suggests, adding: “Half mats are great for most exercises that require you to put your knees or elbows on the ground. I like them because they’re thick and don’t take up a lot of space.”BUY ON AMAZON
Other workout mats to consider include:
1. SoloFit Abdominal Exercise Mat, $18 on Amazon — for full-range motion ab workouts
FOR LEAN LEGS
TORCHD x Kilogear leg bands with weights
$55
If you enjoy dance-based workouts with targeted repetition, these leg weights will fire-up your lower body and beyond. Each leg band has three built-in weight pockets that allows users to add weights as they get stronger. Each weight weighs ½ pound. The removable weights make it easier to toss the bands in the washing machine.BUY ON KILOGEAR CUT
Other leg weights to consider include:
1. Sportneer adjustable ankle weights, $30 on Amazon (2-pack available with 2-10 pound weights)
2. Obe ankle weights, $25 at Obe FitnessFOR STRENGTH
Cast Iron Kettlebells
$28
Build up your strength and stamina with a set of 15, 25 or 35-pound kettlebells, depending on your fitness level, suggests Noam Tamir founder and CEO of TS Fitness, a New York City-based group fitness and personal training studio. “They can help you increase strength, endurance and stability,” Tamir says, advising to consult a coach before using for more advanced exercises.BUY ON AMAZON
Other kettle bells to consider:
1. Apex adjustable heavy-duty exercise kettlebell weight set. $67 on Amazon (comes with a 15-pound weighted handle)
2. Titan Fitness Adjustable Kettlebell, $85 at titanfitness.com (10 to 40 pounds)FOR GLUTES
Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set
$25
These stackable resistance bands — which can create up to 75 pounds of resistance and are perfect for squats, hip abductions, glute bridges and more —come with a door anchor, ankle strap guidance on exercises and a carrying case so you can workout on the go. “A set of bands is a versatile piece of exercise equipment – they can be used for full-body workouts that help to increase strength and endurance. Multiple bands can be combined for extra resistance,” Tamir says, explaining: “Bands give you a different type of resistance where the end range of the exercises gets harder and the beginning range of the exercise is easier.” BUY ON AMAZON
Other resistance bands to consider:
1. Perform Better Mini Band Resistance Loop Exercise Bands, $24.95 on Amazon
2. Resistance Band Training Economy Fitness Package, $84.99 on ResistanceBandTraining.com
Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/picks/want-to-get-in-shape-in-2022-this-is-the-best-home-gym-equipment-all-under-100-according-to-personal-trainers-01640207349
