Many of my blog topics focus on performing exercises from your home with minimal amount of equipment. Today, I am going to give you some pointers on how to create a home gym on the cheap.
1. Do not buy anything that is going to gather dust or something that takes up a lot of room. For people living in a condo or small place the idea of buying a treadmill is not a good one since you can go outside and go for a run or walk. Instead of spending $2000 on a treadmill, buy a good $100 dry-fit jacket from your local sporting goods store to protect you from inclement weather.
2. Look at what you have at home. A towel can be used as a yoga mat. Chairs can be used for step ups or dips. Empty milk jugs filled with water can be used as weights. You can also make your own jump rope with rope or cords. Jumping rope is a great workout and if you have kids they can join in as well.
3. Buy the basics. Go to a fitness depot to purchase some dumbbells. For women I would recommend anywhere between 5-12 lbs. Men can start anywhere between 15-25 lbs. Medicine balls are also a great piece of equipment to use for both lower body and upper body exercises.
4. Think videos. Buying exercise videos are a great way to exercise. You can do them in your living room and if you do not have time to do an hour you can do 30 mins before work and 30 mins after work.
5. Don’t forget the shoes. Shoes and clothes should not be included in the home gym equipment budget. You need to have a good pair of shoes to support your feet. I would recommend you go to a shoe store where they can properly fit your foot and see if you have any issues with pronation or supination.
6. Remember the outdoors. Push ups outside or a run around the park costs you nothing, but your time. Gym memberships can be expensive and getting outside and using your own body weight is a great alternative.
Have a great workout!
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