The home gym can be a blessing for a busy mom. There are no closing hours, no waiting to use the equipment and no need for a sitter to watch your kids. Unfortunately, it can often be confusing to know what items you really need in your home gym. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of 30 amazing must-haves to add to your home gym today!
Compact Refrigerator with Wipe-Off board Front: Looking for an easy way to remember your routine? Try writing it on your mini fridge! That way, when you reach in to grab a bottle of water or a sports drink, you can be reminded of your routine and goals for the week. (via Walmart)
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Body Solid Vinyl Dumbbell Sets: If you’ve been trying to get sexy arms for summer, these dumbbells are the perfect match. Pick up a set in every weight and then use our free-weight exercise for toned arms to whip those arms into shape! (via Amazon)
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Dragonfly TPE Lite Mat: Doing ab exercises or a yoga routine on a hard floor can feel like torture! So try adding this amazing mat to the mix. (via Everything Yoga)
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Rejuvenation 55 cm Complete Support and Stability Ball: The stability ball can be used for everything from ab exercises to squats. Looking for a way to incorporate this ball into our routine? Try our total body stability ball workout. (via Dick’s Sporting Goods)
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Dynamax Medicine Ball: The medicine ball is an excellent way to increase the intensity of your workouts. Whether you use it to pump or your squats or add resistance to a waist-wittling wood chop, you just can’t go wrong with this medicine ball. (via Amazon)
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Vizeo 24 Inch HDTV: What better way to workout to your favorite exercise dvd’s than on this high quality HDTV? This television is small enough to fit perfectly into your workout space, yet still large enough to make your favorite fitness dvd feel like a one-on-one with a personal trainer. (via Amazon)
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TRX Suspension Trainer Pro Kit: Always wanted to try TRX training but hate the thought of those expensive classes? Now you can try this amazing workout at home for half the cost! (via SPRI)
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Champion Weighted Jump Rope: If you’re looking for a mega calorie burning workout that’s totally mobile, try adding this gem to your fitness arsenal! This weighted rope offers both cardio and resistance in the convenience of a portable rope. It’s also a great addition to our ultimate playground workout routine! (via ESports Online)
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The STEP: This adjustable bench is the perfect match for our 20-Minute Step Workout. Not into step aerobics? This bench can also be used for step-ups and as a bench for trice dips, chest press and even push ups. (via SPRI)
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Seca 700 Physician’s Balance Beam Scale with Height Rod: Yes we know, weighing yourself is likely the last thing you want to start your morning with, but it’s important to do in order to stay on track. This scale is unlike your typical bathroom scale. It gives you an accurate weigh-in every time. (via Amazon)
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Gliding Disks: These disks are perfect for adding a little variation to your average push up, and the colors will add an adorable touch to your workout room. (via SPRI)
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Bosu Balance Trainer: The Bosu ball can be used for so many amazing things! Use it to add intensity to lower body workouts or flip it over and strengthen your core while working on your upper body. Either way you work it, no workout room is complete without a Bosu Balance Trainer. (via Amazon)
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GoFit Pro Massage Foam Roller: Tough workouts deserve a little R&R and this foam roller is your body’s best friend. Use it to massage out the kinks and keep you feeling as amazing as you look. (via REI)
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Proform Performance Treadmill: It’s a fact that running burns a crazy amount of calories and is a great way to work your legs and butt. Unfortunately, the weather can often suck the joy out of running. That’s why this treadmill is the perfect home gym addition. Now there really are no more excuses! (via Walmart)
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Pilates Power Ring Pro: If you’ve been trying to get those thighs toned and tight, this little ring will help you get there fast. Use it to trim your inner thigh area or as an addition to really pump up your Pilates workout! (via SPRI)
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Mantra Workout Towel: Who knew a towel could be inspiring? These adorable towels are the perfect size for your home gym and contain inspirational quotes to keep you motivated. (via Words to Sweat By)
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Everlast 12 0z Boxing Gloves: These gloves may look sweet, but add them to your favorite kickboxing workout and you’ll be ready to put the smack down on those extra pounds. (via Target)
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Free Standing Ballet Bar: Love Barre workouts but never seem to be able to make those crazy class schedules? Now you can add an in-home barre workout to your routine with this standing ballet bar. (via Amazon)
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Slastix Toner: If you travel or simply have limited space in your home gym, these toning bands will be your best friend. With as much resistance as the average dumbbell, these amazing bands offer a serious workout without hogging all of your space. (via ESports Online)
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Heart Rate Monitor Watch: If you’re working hard to get that body into bikini shape than you need this heart rate monitor. Not only will it ensure that you’re keeping within your fat-burning zone, it will even let you know how many calories you burned during your workout! (via Amazon)
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InStride Pro Electric Mini Stepper: This mini stepper is there perfect addition to your home gym. Just pop it in the corner and get to stepping! (via Wayfair)
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Wireless Bluetooth Speaker: If cranking the tunes through your headphones isn’t quite enough to keep you motivated during a workout, than this speaker will be a life saver! It only requires a little bit of space but it will pump up the volume and get you rockin’! Need a workout pick-me-up playlist? Try one of these! (via Amazon)
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Shaun T’s FOUCUS T25 Base Kit: If lack of time has been your excuse for getting into shape, sorry, but your excuse has been squashed! T25 gives you a full body, kick-butt workout in only 25 minutes. (via Amazon)
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TurboFire DVD Workout: If you loved Turbo Jam but felt like it was time to up the intensity, Turbo Fire has you covered! This amazing routine will burn fat and tone your body in all the right places. (via Amazon)
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‘Good Vibes Only’ Print: Need to add a little character to your home gym? Let the ‘Good Vibes’ role with our inspirational print. Click here to order.
‘Get Out of Your Own Way’ Print: This print will help to remind you that the only thing stopping you from reaching your goals is yourself! Click here to order.
‘You Gotta Start Somewhere’ Print: Just starting your workout journey? You gotta start somewhere right? Click here to order.
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Turbo Force Floor Fan: Even in a home gym, workouts can be tough with all of this humidity. Cool off, while you’re getting hot, with this portable floor fan. (via Target)
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Fuel Performance Adjustable Plyometrics Box: If you’re not adding plyo to your regular routine, you should be! This plyo box fits perfectly in the corner or even in a closet, but really adds intensity to exercises like box jumps and step ups! (via Amazon)
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Lebert Equalizer: Add this amazing equalizer to exercises such as tricep dips and elevated push ups, to take your muscle toning to a whole new level. (via Amazon)
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So if your home gym is lacking a few key essentials, get it up to par ASAP! With these amazing home gym must-haves, you’ll be on your way to your best shape ever!