How to set up a Home Gym on a Budget!

Learn how to set up your own home gym without spending a fortune.

It's the end of January, which means many are setting some big New Years' resolutions and goals for the coming year. Especially in regards to health. I know I did. I set some pretty big health goals. In order to achieve these goals, I need to regularly work out. As much as I would like to get a fancy gym pass like many of my friends to go work out at every day, I just don't have the bandwidth to do so. I learned a long time ago that If I want to work out regularly, I need to have my go-to workout equipment at home for easy access. Which is where a home gym comes in.
Creating a home gym can be very expensive. Especially if you set up a gym with elite name brand equipment in a large dedicated space like a spare room or garage. However, you can have a good and effective home gym on a budget as well.
- The first key to creating a home gym on a budget is to not get everything all at once. Start with the essentials and then add to your gym set up little by little each paycheck until you have everything you want.
- The second key is finding quality (non-name brand) equipment that can be waaay less expensive while still doing a great job. Yes, some of your big equieptment items (like elliptical machines, rowers, bikes, and treadmills.) can still be expensive. However, by getting quality but not necessarily elite name brand equipment you will spend hundreds rather than thousands.
- The third key is to remember that this is your home gym. It can be as big or as little as you want. If you have a spare room or space in your basement or garage, that's great. If you don't have a large dedicated space for your home gym thats ok too. It can be small and fit in the corner of your living room or bedroom.
The list below is made up of a variety of my favorite quality workout equipment, and accessories, that are available on Amazon. Remember, to stay within your budget you don't have to get everything all at once!
Home Gym Essentials
Amazon Basics Foam Interlocking Exercise Gym Floor Mat Tiles - Pack of 6, 24 x 24 x .5 Inches, Black
You can use these foam blocks to protect your floor from getting damaged by your equipment. They can also add some padding and insulation for you (especially if you set up your gym on a hard floor like wood, vinyl, or concrete.)
Yoga Mat Holder Wall Mount Yoga Mat Storage Home Gym Accessories with Wood Floating Shelves and 4 Hooks
Wherever you set up your home gym you are sure to have some workout accessories in addition to your equipment.
NewMe Fitness Yoga Mat for Women and Men - 24” Wide x 68" Long - Non Slip Instructional Yoga Mat with 70 Printed Yoga Poses
Yoga is a great way to increase your flexibility, strength, and balance. It can help with back pain and even help you relax. Having a good yoga mat is essential for doing these stretches and moves and I love that this one even comes with 70 yoga poses printed on it which is great for when you are starting out or want some yoga inspo.
URBNFit Yoga Block - (2PC Blocks Set with Stretch Strap)
These soft yet firm yoga blocks can be utilized for several workouts which can increase balance and flexibility. They are moisture resistant so they are safe to use without worrying about slipping if you get sweaty.
Amazon Basics Neoprene Coated Dumbbell Hand Weight Set, 32-Pound Set with Stand, Multicolor
This is a very affordable basic weight set with 3 hand weight sets. It includes 2 (3 pound) weights, 2 (5 pound) weights, and 2 (8 pound) weights. These are great for beginners as well as those who are more focused on sleek muscles vs big bulky ones. Another words these are perfect for women.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells (pair)
This weight set is more expensive but well worth it if you do a lot of weight lifting as part of your home workouts. This is a two-weight set. Each hand weight can be adjusted between 5 to 52.5 lbs.
Beast Gear Speed Jump Rope – for Women & Men
A good jump rope is a great addition to any home gym. It doesn't take up a lot of space and is an easy cardio exercise that gets your heart rate up to burn those calories. It is also great to get your lymphatic system moving. It is also easy to take your jump rope with you when you travel.
URBNFit Resistance Bands - Long Rubber Exercise Band for Men & Women - Set of 3 - with Bonus Workout Guide & Anchor
There are a lot of workouts you can do in a small space using resistance bands. They can help you to tighten your core, build muscle, increase your flexibility and increase your strength. They can be used for working out, stretching, and even physical therapy. Best of all they take up little to no room to store.
URBNFit Pilates Ring - 12" Magic Circle w/Dual Grip, Foam Pads for Inner Thigh Workout, Toning, Fitness & Pelvic Floor Exercise
Pilates rings are a great alternative to resistance bands while still helping you strengthen your core, build muscle, increase flexibility and enhance your strength. This one from URBNFit is small, portable, and has sweat-resistant foam covering and non-slip handles.
BCAN 40" Foldable Mini Trampoline
Mini trampolines are awesome for helping with lymphatic drainage, reducing your cellulite, stretching your muscles, and getting your blood pumping. You can use them for workouts and for stretching. This Mini Trampoline from BCAN has a convenient bar that can be attached to it to help you with your workouts and stretching and when you are done it is easy to fold it up and put it away so it isn't taking too much space.
DeskCycle 2 Under Desk Bike
It is hard to stay in shape and physically active when you have a desk job that requires you to sit for hours every day. A way to combat the negative effects of being stationary so long is by getting a quality under desk bicycle. I love this Desk Cycle 2. It has several resistance settings and even a monitor that you can either attach to the bike or sit on your desk for all your cycling stats (distance, speed, calories etc)
NordicTrack T Series Treadmill + 30-Day iFIT Membership
While saving money is great. Sometimes it's smart to invest. This NordicTrack treadmill is one of the top reviewed treadmills on Amazon. if you are wanting a quality treadmill for your home gym this one is definitely worth investing in.
Exerpeutic Folding Exercise Bike
Stationary bikes are quite popular for working out. This popularly reviewed exercise bike is adjustable, comfortable to sit on, has 8 resistance levels, an easy-to-read LCD screen for your workout stats and best of all it can be folded up when you are done for easy storage. This is a great workout machine if you don't have a lot of room for your home gym.
Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Rowing Machine Rower with LCD Monitor
A good rowing machine simulates rowing on a boat which works your arms, back and core body to tone muscles, increase endurance, and burn calories. This top-rated rower comes with an LCD monitor to keep track of your workout stats and 8 magnetic resistance levels.
Nextrino Vibrating Foam Roller for Back - 3 Speed
- This 6" vibrating foam roller can be used to help aid recovery, mobility, and flexibility before and after weightlifting, yoga, running, cardio, or any other exercise. It is great for relieving muscle pain in your lower back, knees, quads, hamstrings, and more
VYBE Deep Tissue Muscle Handheld Percussion Massage Gun - 5 Speeds, 4 Attachments
Massage can help with your muscle recovery after workouts as well as muscle relaxation and pain relief. It can also help your muscles to release the toxins locked inside to help you better detoxify. A good massage gun like the various VYBE Percussion Massage guns is an easy way to get a thorough massage at home. This Vybe has 5 different speeds, 4 massage heads (to use for different areas of your body), and has a built-in battery that lasts for 4 hours on a full charge. It is also pretty quiet and easy to hold to reach those hard-to-reach places.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Lemon Lime - Hydration Powder Packets | Electrolyte Drink Mix | Easy Open Single-Serving Stick | Non-GMO
Before, during, and after working out it is super important to stay hydrated. In fact, you need to be drinking more water if you work out to restore electrolytes, flush out toxins and keep your organs working properly.
Liquid IV uses a special CTT technology to increase the hydration in the water you drink by helping it to be more absorbable taking it right to your bloodstream. Just add 1 flavored packet to a 16 oz bottle of water to increase the hydration by 2-3 x.
Liquid IV's come in several delicious flavors and are also filled with vital vitamins that are absorbable as well. If you have a problem staying properly hydrated Liquid IV can be a real lifesaver. (It's even safe to use while pregnant.)
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Extreme Milk Chocolate, 5 Pound (Packaging May Vary)
Drinking a whey protein supplement like this one (which we use) post workout can be very beneficial to help your muscle recovery while also helping build lean muscles, lower your blood pressure, and reduce inflammation.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, Unflavored, 20 oz
There are a lot of health benefits to drinking Collagen. It can strengthen your nails, help your hair grow, clear up your complexion, and even help with your bones and muscles. It is helpful when trying to lose weight as well.
This College supplement is flavorless so you can mix it in with your favorite goto drink. My friends mix it with their coffee. My husband and I mix it with water then add some drink flavoring. They also now have this mix in a chocolate flavor which is really yummy.
BlenderBottle Classic V2 Shaker Bottle - 28-Ounce, Black
Blender bottles are a must if you drink powder-based drinks (like the Liquid IV, Whey Protein or Collagen I have listed above) the small metal whisk ball whirls around in the bottle thoroughly mixing your power drink so you don't get any of those nasty powdery clumps.
Remember your home gym can be as big or small as you want it. The key is to make sure everything is easily accessible and that you know how to properly use it.

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