I love having the ability to work out at home. I’ve bought and returned so many different pieces of gym equipment to properly stock my home gym that I wanted to share with you so you didn’t make the same mistakes I have! I’ve rounded up exactly what you need to start your home gym, and the best part is it’s under $100 total! Then I’ve broken down other items you CAN buy down the road once your fitness regimen has evolved. I actually got fitness fitouts to come over and build/design my gym for me, I love it even more now!
Home Gym for Under $100
To start your home gym you will need:
- 15 lb Kettlebell– All you’ll need to get started. It’ll probably be a little heavy for you at first but you’ll quickly build up to it.
- 8, 10, and 12 lb weights– Seriously all you need to start out! You can buy more weights as you progress.
- Resistance Bands– This set is AMAZING! It comes with every resistance you need, as well as a door anchor, ankle straps and band handles. And it’s only $30!
- Stability Ball– I love this brand and it’s 50% off so yay for everyone.
- Foam Roller– I cannot recommend foam rolling more. It’s so good for breaking up lactic acid, which in turn lowers your water retention.
What you CAN buy later on down the road:
- Adjustable Kettlebell 10-40lbs– This is for when you’ve built your strength up and are ready to try new workouts with more weight!
- Bosu Ball– You definitely don’t need a Bosu to start out, but I love doing Bosu workouts! They’re great for every single body part- arms, legs, abs. I’ll be doing a Bosu workout later this month so you can see it’s variability.
- Bowflex Adjustable Weights and Bench– Another add on for later down the road. I just splurged on this for myself so if I can’t make it to the gym I can still do my full weightlifting routine at home.
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My stability ball and my bosu are key parts of my home workouts. Great to have the options available at home
I rarely work out at home since I work at a gym, but I agree that these are all great tools for a home gym. Fitness equipment can get expensive. When I did work out at home, I had the basics, stability ball and weights. And I do still keep a foam roller at home. ?
I haven’t bought any kettlebells or tried a Bosu ball yet.
We have a bowflex, but I mostly use it for the bench since I prefer free weights. I agree with all of your suggestions but would add a bench. 🙂
Great selection. These are all super versatile and perfect for a variety of different exercises. Plus, they are all small enough to store easily without leading to clutter.
Love this! I really want a Bosu ball!
I really need to add some weights to my home workout stash. It would make life so much easier on days when I can’t get to the gym.
Oh, yes, my foam roller and I are BFFs. I just bought a TRX thingy–I’m going to use it over the winter to do upper body work (when I can’t do it at the playground).
You look amazing!
Can you add the link to your TRX thingy?
Great tips! I bough some resistance bands and love them!
Great tips! I really do need to get a heavy kettlebell. We live in a small apartment so having that would be perfect and you could do so much with it.
This is great! I have always thought about joining a gym but with these tips now I don’t have to!
I’m a stay at home mom of two. A six year old boy and a six month old girl. I am also a below the knee amputee so gyms make me very uncomfortable and self conscious because of my leg. I am 40 pounds over weight at 26. When I got pregnant with my son I weighed 105. I don’t want to be “skinny or thin” I want to be healthy and fit. Any helpful advise would be helpful. Please help me
I think I need these home gym supplies. I’m so lazy to visit the gym and I am into privacy.