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I’ve loved working out for a long time, and after being a personal trainer for over 6 years, somehow started writing as a career, so I also know how to put together a lot of training programs. Maintaining variety is key if you really want to stick to your workouts. That’s much more true if you’re someone who works out at home.
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I used to use gyms, but in the early days of COVID-19, and the fact that gyms were so common and obvious, I had to find new ways to benefit myself. I also needed a way to keep the extra weight off of the biscuits and chocolates I was stressing out eating.
I grew up doing martial arts, fell in love with weightlifting in my early twenties, and now have kids. So anything I own and use should be space efficient and serve two purposes.
So I’m here today to give you a breakdown of the weird and wonderful things I work out with. I hope
1. A lot of weight in a small space
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The first, and in my opinion the most important item for a home gym, is a good set of adjustable dumbbells. I bought it and will never go back. The ability to quickly change between different weights is amazing, easily repeat exercises, do pyramid sets or constantly push your luck trying to lift heavier. It means you can.
2. Chest exercises shouldn’t be done on the couch
Linodi Adjustable Weight Bench
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Oddly enough, this is one of the optional items on this list. However, if you have enough space and don’t mind using it as a seat, a weight bench is a great way to train at home. Something that adjusts properly is easier to store, allows for a wider range of exercises, and more options are always a good thing.
3. Doorways are now for profit
FLYBIRD doorway pull-up bar
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One of the most difficult exercises to replicate at home is the lat pulldown. You can try your moves on the floor, but they will never be the same. Instead, you should have a good pull-up bar. There are more bells and whistles than this one, but it doesn’t have to be flashy. It should be sturdy. As long as your home has a doorway that can handle it, a pull-up bar is one of the best for home workouts.
4. The floor is also for profit
Readaeer push up bar
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Having a hard time growing up, having access to whatever I have around me is a great way to keep costs down. However, if you’re looking for something inexpensive that can really upgrade your workout, push-up bars are a great choice. helps. If you’re flexible, you can even use it for a light calisthenics core workout.
5. Do not use in front of children
lucad wooden sword
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This is probably the most niche item on my list, but ultimately I prefer swords. It’s an out staple. Just practicing the same dual-handed overhead swing 1,000 times will work muscles in your back and core you didn’t even know existed. The blisters are terrible, so be sure to protect your hands if you’ve never done this before. The child will get the wrong idea.
6. Returning the pull-up bar
Outslayer Muay Thai Heavy Bag
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Now, I know you think heavy bags aren’t space efficient, but hear me out. You can actually hang heavy bags from pull-up bars if your door frame can handle it. Plus, if you buy a heavy bag like this, it also works as a fun way to secretly lift weights for walking upstairs with it on your shoulders or just hanging out with it if you feel like trying something. To do. New. Also, hitting things is cathartic and you shouldn’t feel bad about it.
7. To keep one hand
falcon boxing hand wraps
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You can use weighted gloves if you prefer, but I love the feel of hand wraps post-workout because they allow you to act like Rocky. Handwraps are not only good for protecting your wrists and knuckles when you’re punching pulp out of a punch bag, but they’re also great for doubling up as weight gloves if you get tired of developing new calluses. is optimal.
8. Resilience is key
AllvodesBands Resistance Bands Set
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To be honest, I prefer weight, so I don’t use resistance bands very often, but they are nice to have sometimes. It can also be used in conjunction with pull-up bars and benches for a wider buffet of exercises to choose from. I can grow with you.
9. Protect your knees
BalanceFrom yoga mat
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Much of this equipment can damage hard floors. If you have hard floors and don’t want to scratch them, get a yoga mat. It’s just nice kit and being able to use it for so many things is a huge boon.
10. See, I like games
ring fit adventure
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Ring Fit Adventure is the coolest fitness game ever made and that list includes many great virtual reality games. You play as a hero trying to save the world from a very nasty dragon. The only way to do it is through exercise. The game comes with leg straps and rings to use and has a huge number of exercises that can be tweaked to suit your own fitness level.It’s fun and you can do it as a family , and you can play games while you get.
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