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Build Your Home Gym For Less Than $100 + Full Body At Home Workout

Cardio/HIITWhitney CarlsonComment

Do you have limited time to work out due to a busy schedule? We understand completely! While we suggest that people try to join a gym if possible it’s nice to have some equipment at home for when you can’t make it to the gym or if there isn’t a gym nearby. In most gyms you have options like machines, racks, and cables but you can create a home gym that will get the job done without all the bells and whistles! You can STILL get in a great workout at home. Some of our best transformations have come from our at-home workout plan transformation winners!

Since we want you to #MakeYourMove wherever you are, we want to give you some options of things to keep around the house. Over time you can even add different items and equipment so that you can continue to improve your own gym at home!

BUILD YOUR HOME GYM FOR LESS THAN $100

40-lb Dumbbell Set - $42.99
Resistance Tubes with Handles - $24.99
Anti-Burst Gym Ball - $17.99

You’ll even have some money left over to snag a Speed Rope for $7.99 (it’s great for cardio bursts)!
Although coffee tables (or even the ground!) can work for some exercises, if possible it is best to have a bench to use. If funds and space allow consider adding one of these benches below to your home gym. Bonus, they come with weights!

Crunch Board & Vinyl Dumbbell Set - $89.99
Weight Bench & 80-lb Weight Set - $129.99

If a bench is out of the question and you are a little more advanced, the exercise ball is great for things like curls, chest press, etc. The ball forces you to stabilize your core while performing the movement.

FULL BODY AT HOME WORKOUT

Want a fun new workout to try with your new equipment? We put this Full Body At Home Workout together for you!


You will perform the circuit as listed and repeat the entire circuit 2-3 times (depending on how much time you have).

Band Bicep Curls X 15
Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extensions X 15
Dumbbell Lateral Raise X 15
Exercise Ball Roll-Ins X 20
Jump Rope 30 Seconds

REST 30 SECONDS

Dumbbell Chest Press X 15
Band Rows X 15
Dumbbell Pile Squats X 15
Exercise Ball Crunches X 20
Jumping Jacks 30 Seconds


REST 30 SECONDS


P.S. You might need a towel to wipe off all of your sweat!

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Kohl's.

Fit Finds :: At Home Workout Essentials

Workout TipsWhitney Carlson8 Comments

We often get questions from our readers asking us to help them create the home gym of their dreams or simply asking what the best equipment is for home use. Although it helps if you lack space, a gym is NOT a requirement to eating clean and building the body you always dreamed of having. NEITHER is spending a TON of money on equipment for your home gym. You can stock your gym using our recommendations for UNDER $300!!

Create a Home Gym Under $300

Here are our recommendations for must-haves to get the most out of your workout at home:

A Good Quality Height Changing "Step" - This is a triple-duty piece of equipment! Not only can you use it for toning your legs (think step-ups) but also for cardio and as a bench upper body workouts (just consider throwing a towel down or a yoga mat for added comfort)

A Workout Mat or Yoga Mat - This one is really up to you! If you feel like you will need a little extra cushion (say you are working out on hardwood floors vs carpet) then you may feel like a workout mat is right for you. If Yoga is your thing, a good quality yoga mat can do double duty for you (PS - You can also get them in extra thickness!).

An Exercise/Stability Ball - Stability balls can be great to use as "benches" for upper body workouts or to tone your abdominal muscles during planks or crunches. My best suggestion is that you choose a ball that is medium in size - you don't want it to be too large (unless you are 6'4'') or too small.

A Weighted Medicine Ball - Medicine balls are phenomenal for a multitude of exercises. Slam one of these puppies against a wall during an ab workout, use it while you do burpees or simply use as a weight while you lift upper body. It's as functional as it is small!  We recommend a variety of weights, depending on your fitness level.

Resistance Bands - Resistance bands are possibly one of the best items that provide a "bang" for your buck! Not only can you string them together to make your workouts more challenging, but they are portable - you can take them with you when you travel!  Here is Jim's favorite set:

Free Weights - You can never have enough free weights! Especially as you begin building your gym and building your endurance and strength. When choosing weights, consider buying three (if buying static dumbells) - one that you are comfortable with, one you can do but struggle too and one to work up to! You can always keep adding! Or, consider a plate-loaded mechanism.

Jump Rope - Need a quick cardio pick me up? Try a jump rope! They are portable and CHEAP!

Workout DVDs - These are great for days when you just need a change from your ordinary workout! We have reviewed several different DVDs over the course of the blog - you will find the links to the reviews below.

What piece of equipment can you NOT live without in your home gym?