We all make resolutions come new year and more often than not fail to see them through. If your resolution this year was to get fitter and into shape, here’s a gentle reminder for you. We curated 22 products that could help you kickstart your fitness journey right from your home. Nope, you don’t need any fancy and expensive gym membership, just your will and some of these items.
1. EliteSRS Fitness – Premium, Durable Fitness Mat
Amazon
The first and perhaps the most important thing to get in order to make yourself a mini gym at home would be a non-slip, floor gripping mat to perform your workout regime.
Customer Review:
“Loved the mat, I was not sure I wanted to spend that much money for an mat I wanted to use indoors, but it is so well worth the the cost. I can jump on carpet in bedroom or outside on the grass. It is also a cushion on hard sufaces.
Gives me freedom and less impact.”
2. LETSCOM Fitness Tracker
Amazon
This fitness tracker is a real boon. It tracks your real-time heart rate automatically, tracks your sleep and gives you a comprehensive analysis of sleep quality data. This is one product that will help you adjust yourself for a healthier lifestyle especially now that you’re going to be working out from home.
Customer Review:
“I chose this fitness tracker cause of the price and features, plus I like the style. The band feels soft and it and the screen are both thin. I don’t really like anything on my wrists so I don’t wear bracelets and haven’t worn a watch in years, but after a couple of days of wearing this I was used.
I was happy at the fact that my heart rate, walking, running, biking and steps were all going to be kept track of along with a few other features. I was amazed when I found out all of the things that it actually does.”
3. Stack 52 Bodyweight Exercise Cards
Amazon
Truth be told, exercise can get a tad bit boring sometimes and in order to make sure that doesn’t happen, here are some exercise cards to switch-up your exercise routine. Each card has a different type of exercise printed on it with steps as to how one must do it.
Customer Review:
“I absolutely adore my Stack 52 cards! I ordered both these Strength Bodyweight Cards as well as the Kettlebell Exercise cards.”
4. Viajero Pilates Bar Kit for Portable Home Gym Workout
Amazon
Yes, we’ve all heard how stars, actors, and singers go for swanky pilates classes and it’s the newest-best way to stay fit – but hey! You know you could do that too, right at home with this pilates bar kit and YouTube. The best way to maximize your strength and core is through this exercise.
Customer Review:
” I love the flexibility of this Pilates bar. After having my baby 7 weeks ago, I was dying to start working out again. With the gyms still closed, I had a hard time working out. This Pilates bar is perfect for body weight work outs, and is so compact when folded. Can’t wait to take my ‘after’ pictures in a few weeks of consistently using this.”
5. Ab Roller for Abs Workout
Amazon
If the tummy is your problem-area, you could get this minimal and simple workout equipment that’d go a long way. This ab roller, works on your core as your roll out and maintain your stance and worke on the entire body when you’re rolling in. If you’re starting your mini-gym at home, this one’s a must-have!
Customer Review:
“This ab wheel is really nice. I scoured Amazon for a wheel that didn’t look flimsy and this thing seems really solid. Very happy with this purchase!”
6. Power Tower Workout Dip Station
Amazon
This multi-functional dip station is where it’s at if you want to pursue body-weight exercises. With this, you can do your pull-ups, push-ups, dips leg pressing, and more. This piece of equipment will help your body build strength simply using your own bodyweight!
Customer Review:
“Pull ups, leg raises, push ups – put together myself – 135lbs female. Pretty easy – used my workout bench to help me as I needed one side and then the other to be supported when initially assembling the big bars. Love it! Doesn’t take up a lot of room. Way better than mybdoor hanging bar. I am always afraid I would yank out the door frame doing pull ups – now I don’t have to worry about that. Plus there are other exercises I do in it! “
7. Foam Interlocking Exercise Gym Floor Mat Tiles
Amazon
If you’re going to dedicate a certain section of your home to make a mini-gym, you could make do with these floor mat tiles that are foamy and interlock with each other. While working out, these will reduce the impact on your joints as well.
Customer Review:
“We are setting up a home gym and I love them exercise mats! That add the padding and look we wanted for our home gym. I recommend this product. I need to order a couple more boxes to complete the job. They are on the way to my house.”
8. Megoal Resistance Bands Set with Handles
Amazon
This resistance training kit will allow you to do weight training and full-body exercise that help you burn fat. It will help you build muscle, and increase your endurance. You can exercise your full body easily at anywhere and anytime Get the same level of fitness at home at your own mini-gym.
Customer Review:
“I need easy workout options for the home that don’t take up a lot of space. This set is PERFECT! It took me literally 10 seconds to put up, 30 seconds to adjust, and then I was able to start using it. It’s very sturdy and the straps appear to be very high quality. I love that it comes with some sample exercises for different workout levels. I won’t be doing any one arm chin-ups anytime soon, but it’s something to aim for! When you’re done, either leave it on an out-of-sight door or pack it up in the handy little carrying bag.”
9. Neleus Men’s Dry Fit Athletic Workout Running Shirt
Amazon
To do something with full commitment, it’s always a plus to dress the part as well. Good workout clothes will not only add to your confidence, but also motivate your to workout. So what if it’s at a mini-gym at home? You can still look like a bomb. This t-shirt is made of soft, breathable and dri-fit moisture-absorbing fabric to keep you dry.
Customer Review:
“I tried it on before I left for the office. Liked it so much, I just kept it on. Then when I got home, I kept it on. I wanna sleep in it but my wife won’t let me. Looks and feels great. I love the cut of the hoodie into the shoulders. Nice length and width also. Very little difference in hue between the grey and black (if you’re on the fence). Nonetheless, looking forward to getting more colors.”
10. Fusion Motion Portable Gym with 8 Accessories
Amazon
Now you can sculpt your dream body from anywhere in the world. Whether you want to get in a forearm grip workout or want to work your quads. With a lightweight folding base, there’s nowhere you can’t take it, but most importantly you can use it at home as well.
Customer Review:
“This portable home gym bundle comes with a lot of high quality accessories to exercise my arms and legs. I can easily take it anywhere with me and the best part is that it saves precious space in my apartment”
11. Resistance Bands for Legs and Butt Set
Amazon
A good way to sculpt your butt, your hamstrings, thighs, inner thighs and glutes in general is with the help of these resistance bands. The good thing about these is that it won’t roll up or slide off during your workouts. With these bands, you’ll receive 1 carry bag and 1 exercise printed booklet as well. How cool is that!
Customer Review:
“Get these bands and feel the burn! The best burn. It literally takes a few minutes to workout with these bands on before you feel your legs and glute on fire. In the best way possible.
The bands come with a convenient carrying sack and workout cards that help to guide you. Perfect for beginners and any other fitness level.”
12. Neleus Women’s Bootleg Yoga Pants Tummy Control High Waist Bootcut Pant
Amazon
Wearing baggy clothes while working out is not a good idea as it creates resistance and comes in way of your clean, smooth workout moves. And hey, who said your booty can’t look finnnnneeee when you’re at it in your home gym, right?
Customer Review:
“These Yoga pants are fantastic! I absolutely LOVE them! First of all I hate wearing high heeled shoes. I like to wear flats and sandals. I am most comfortable in yoga and palazzo type stretchy pants. But most of them are made for women who like wearing heels so they are always way to long for me and I hate to sew and don’t have time for hemming. These pants are the exact length for me that I like! I’m 5’5 and weigh 160. Size large was a perfect fit.”
13. Booty Resistance Band Glute Cord System Cable Machine
Amazon
All you have to do is open the door, put the band through and then close it. Make sure the door shuts tight for the band to work its magic completely. These bands can be used to work your inner thighs, to tone your glutes, slim your leg, as well as slim the upper body.
Customer Review:
“I’m loving these resistance bands! I have been into fitness for most of my life and have bought several exercise products throughout the year’s especially resistance type product’s for home workouts. I can honestly say I am impressed at how well made these bands are. “
14. Workout Gloves
Amazon
We recommend these gloves to you if you’re into weight training, are doing heavy-lifting and more. In order to avoid the skin on your palm being bruised and forming callouses, go for these comfy cushioned workout gloves.
Customer Review:
“Great gloves for the price. the gloves fit great and have good nonslip grip in the palms, with breathable fabric on the backs so your hands don’t feel hot. Convenient section of terry cloth (towel) on the back of each thumb to wipe your face. Also like the tabs on the middle finger and wrist to help pull them on and off.”
15. Men’s Dry-Fit Active Athletic Tech Tank Top
Amazon
If you’re going to sweat it out in your home gym, you need to wear clothes that have a dry-fit and allow proper hand movement. This 5 pack athletic tank top set is good workout wear for beginners and experts alike. It’s comfortable and soft.
Customer Review:
“I have only had a chance to wear one of the shirts so far, but they are all good looking and well made. the one I did wear was very comfortable and fit well. I look forward to wearing the rest of the shirts and seeing how they do on hot sweaty days.“
16. VOLTRX Premium Electric Protein Shaker Bottle
Amazon
Looking to build some more muscle under that skin and just bought yourself a box of protein powder? The next step would be to get yourself a protein shaker bottle. The best part is that it is easy to clean, all you gotta do is simply pour in some warm water mixed with dish-washing soap, power up the mixer, and voila, all clean! and ready to use again.
Customer Review:
“This cup is amazing! It blends my protein powder, pre-workout, and other supplements beautifully! It works so well, I recently purchased my second VOTRX cup for use at my place of employment. Easy to use, easy to clean and also pretty cool to look at, thanks to the lights at the base of the cup, I recommend this cup to all of my friends.”
17. Hammam 100% Cotton Towels Soft and Absorbent
Amazon
When you’re in your home gym, best know that you’re going to be sweating it out and to wipe that off, you’ll need some hand towels. These Hammam cotton towels are soft, absorbent and are perfect to be qualified as workout towels. It’s always hygienic and safe to keep and use your workout towels
separately.
Customer Review:
“Such a bargain! These are wonderful. I bought 20 of these. No issues with the 5 orders I received. Did not clog my dryer like others said in their reviews. I looked at reviews before I bought and still chanced it! Glad I did. They are awesome!”
18. Exercise Ball
Amazon
Exercising doesn’t always mean that you have to go ham at it with dumbbells and fancy equipment. You could also use this exercise ball to strengthen your core and increase the flexibility if your muscles. Get this exercise ball for your mini gym at home and get workin’!
Customer Review:
“I ordered based off the sizing chart and when it arrived it seemed really small.. BUT it works out good ..I would just suggest going up a size if you’re using it for labor or prenatal uses like I am.. The color was great and the ball feels like it’s great quality.. And it came with its own pump”
19. FITTIN Racerback Sports Bras for Women
Amazon
If you’re doing some intense training while working out, you could hurt or injure your breast tissues. Even if you’re working out on the regular with basic exercises, it is necessary to wear sports bra for women to support the chest area and make sure you feel comfortable while working out. These racerback sports bras are just what you’d need!
Customer Review:
“Nice, thick, comfortable. I usually wear a regular bra under my sports bras but this isnt necessary with these as it provides good lift and support. Not the greatest for high impact, but will work for the gym or yoga. Im 5’5″, 155 lbs, wear a 36DDD cup. I ordered a large and it fits good. A medium probably would’ve worked for the high impact, but the large fits great.”
20. Nike Men’s Flex Experience Run 8 Sneaker
Amazon
It goes without saying that, when you’re working out, you need to be in a good pair of shoes in order to make sure your stance is right. If you’re running on a treadmill and require lots of legwork, a good pair of shoes such as these are highly recommendable.
Customer Review:
“One of the best running shoes I have owned. Very flexible. My feet feels great after a few miles of run and wants to go further. Get a 1/2 size larger than usual.”
BUY at Amazon For $54.61 – $222.00
21. adidas Women’s Cloudfoam Pure Running Shoe
Amazon
Girls, if you’re reading this, you gotta get a pair of shoes for your workout sesh’s at home too!
Customer Review:
“Love these shoes!!! I first discovered these at a local shoe store. I’m normally a size 8 or 8.5 depending on the brand of shoe and the 8’s fit me perfectly with thin (or no) socks. If you wear slightly thicker socks, you may want to go up a half size”
22. 3 Month Fitness Planner
Etsy
A good way to follow through with your workout is by setting short and long term goals and by keeping a track of them. You can do so with the help of this fitness planner with ease.
Now you have no reason whatsoever to be lazy and procrastinate. Come on man! Get your mini-gym sitch going on and reach your target body goals!
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