Looking to get in shape? It doesn’t take much to get fit as long as you commit to it. You don’t even need to leave the comfort and safety of your home to go to a gym. Just a few pieces of multipurpose equipment from this following list can help get you started on your own home workout plan.
Jump Rope
Jump ropes are affordable, generally costing less than $20, and can deliver a killer cardio workout that you can do practically anywhere. Just don’t try and knock out a 30-minute routine straight away – jumping rope is hard work. Use yours for interval training and switch back and forth, building up your strength as your go.
Flat Bench
Workout benches can be used for a number of standard exercises, like dumbbell chest presses. You can even use it in place of a plyometric box for step-up and jumping exercises. The Step, which is a standard aerobics tool is another good option, letting you use it as a bench, a low plyometric box, or a tool for step aerobics.
BOSU Ball
BOSU, or “both sides up,” is an odd-looking half-stability ball that delivers a killer workout that builds up your balance, core, and strength. For cardio, place it on the floor with the ball side up, and use the BOSU like a step. To practice strength and stability, flip the ball over and use the flat side as a platform for your lunges, squats, and pushups.
Stability Ball
Stability balls started becoming popular in the late 1990s, and there’s no sign of them going away any time soon. These inflated balls can range in size anywhere from 45 to 75 centimeters in diameter and are designed to support the weight of most people. While best known as an ab exercise tool, you can even achieve a total body workout using the ball.
Dumbbells
Dumbbells are staples at gyms around the world for a simple reason: they work. Super easy to incorporate into practically any exercise when used appropriately, dumbbells can help build total-body strength. Pricing for this tool varies greatly by brand, style, and weight, so look around and test out a few brands before investing.
