Home Gym Guides
You can totally get fit at home with minimal equipment. However, if you are able to invest in your home workout space, it can definitely enhance your workouts an expedite your results. That's why I put together these buying guides to help you find the best home fitness equipment for your needs!
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10 Best Yoga Mats for Carpet: Top Stability Picks for 2023!
They say that life is a balancing act, and for many yogis, nowhere is this more evident than in trying to maintain a graceful downward facing dog on a high-pile carpet. Although most yogis prefer to perform yoga poses on cork or hardwood floors, sometimes it’s just not an option when you’re practicing from home. Yoga on carpet can feel like your asanas have been set to hard mode, your balance skewed by the squishiness underfoot. While some yogis are opting to turn their living rooms into a veritable Surya Namaskar Shangri-La, the rest of us are striving to achieve zen amidst coffee tables and comfy couches; adaptability is indeed…
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Concept2 Rower Review – Is the Concept2 Rowerg Machine Worth the Investment?
My workout of choice used to be running and HIIT, but in recent years, I’ve needed a lower-impact way to get my sweat on. (Thanks, chronic migraines.) So around two years ago, I discovered the world of indoor rowers and the benefits one can bring to your fitness routine. Rowing, as it turns out, is a fantastic, low-impact, whole body workout that is shown to boost cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and burn calories. My partner and I didn’t want to get a gym membership, so we set out to find one for our home gym. My partner – who is extremely thorough when researching the best products – decided on the…
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Exercise Mat vs Yoga Mat: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I thought that “yoga mat” and “exercise mat” were synonymous for the longest time. I had a yoga mat that I used for everything, and it was only last year when I realized that there is a whole world of exercise mats out there that are specifically for home workouts. I know I can’t be the only one who didn’t realize this, so today, we’re going to take a look at the exercise mat vs yoga mat. Why? Because it’s important! After all, a proper mat protects your joints and floors, helps you maintain proper alignment, and helps you feel stable during…
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Honest Gorilla Mat Review: Does It Stand Up to High Impact Exercise?
Before we dig into this Gorilla Mat review, I have a confession to make: One of the reasons I’m obsessed with working out from home is that I’m cheap. I don’t want to spend a ton of money on an expensive gym membership, and my home workout gear is limited to an exercise mat and a few sets of dumbbells. Dumbbells are dumbbells. But exercise mats? I learned the hard way you shouldn’t skimp on quality. Since I started my fitness journey a little more than three years ago, I have been through more exercise mats than I can count. Most of them were around $20 and invariably ended up…
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The Best Calisthenics Equipment for Home Workouts
One of the best things about calisthenics workouts is that you can easily get started using just your own bodyweight. You may never need to hit the gym again! However, if you want to get more serious about upping your calisthenics game and building some real muscle, it may be wise to invest in a few choice pieces of calisthenics gear for your home workout space. To that end, I’ve put together a list of the best calisthenics equipment for your home workouts. Table of Contents 1 | Overview 2 | 1. Dip-Bars – Relife Rebuild Your Life Dip Station 3 | 2. Parallettes – Lebert Fitness Parallette Push Up…
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The Best Under Desk Bikes and Ellipticals for Staying Fit While Working
A desk job certainly has its benefits, but one of the major setbacks is the lack of physical activity during the day. An exercise routine outside of office hours definitely helps, but unless you’re making time for physical activity throughout the day, it isn’t enough to cancel out the effects of sitting all day. But if you don’t have much time during the day to take breaks for physical activity, what’s a busy professional to do? One option is investing in an under desk bike or elliptical. These handy little units fit right under your desk so that you can pedal while you work. It’s a great way to burn…
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The 7 Best Ab Rollers on the Market for a Toned Midsection
I love a good ab workout and do my fair share of planks, leg lifts, and crunches. Honestly, I was even starting to get a little bit smug about my core strength. Then I got an ab roller and was instantly humbled! This simple training tool takes your ab workouts To. The. Next. Level. Not only that, ab rollers are convenient because they’re small and portable, making them the perfect addition to any home gym or workout space. But not all wheels are created equal! That’s why I wanted to run through the different kinds you can get and help you find the best ab roller for your needs. Related:…
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The 8 Best Exercise Bikes Under 500 Bucks
Stationary bikes are one of my favorite pieces of equipment for getting a killer cardio session at home. It’s right up there with the rowing machine. I got into indoor cycling and spinning about three years ago when I had to give up running due to a hip injury. I quickly became obsessed with it and discovered that indoor biking has some seriously awesome and unique benefits. But, an exercise bike can be a pricey item to add to your home gym. The good news is, you don’t need to drop thousands on a Peloton to get a fantastic workout. In fact, you can find decent spinners for only a…
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The 7 Best Budget Rowing Machines Under 500 Bucks
A couple of months back, I posted about all the best cardio exercises you can do from home that don’t involve hitting the pavement or leaving your house. I listed rowing as one of my go-to forms of cardio. That’s because I’ve been supplementing my cardio with rowing workouts for a few months now, and it’s been fantastic! In addition to increased cardiovascular health, it’s also a full-body workout. But, I get that finding the right rowing machine can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to rowing and on a budget. Just about anyone will tell you that the Concept2 is one of the best home rowers on the market…
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The 7 Best Exercise Mats for Hardwood Floors
There are a ton of benefits to working out from home; no expensive gym memberships, no long commute to and from your workouts, and privacy to exercise where you’re most comfortable. That said, there is a little planning – and a little equipment – that goes into a functional home exercise space. Related: the Ultimate List of Home Gym Essentials Related: The Best Padded Mats for Your Knees Related: Best Grippy Mats for Sweaty Hands and Feet And I’ve always said that if there is one most essential piece of equipment for your home gym, it’s a sturdy, quality exercise mat. Especially if that space is on a hardwood floor.…
