Our lives are getting busier, people have less time, and we all need to exercise daily to keep our bodies healthy and fit. Gyms are great if you have free time and need more motivation from other people, but how often in a week do you have enough time before or after work? When you’re trying to fit a fitness program into your life, convenience is a vital factor. Add up the time spent packing your gym bag and toiletries, driving there, fighting for a parking spot, checking in, putting your items in a locker room, waiting for equipment, talking politely to staff or other members, showering, and then driving. to home . This can add up to 2 hours per day. If you have a home gym, you can save more of your precious time and you will never have to pay for a gym membership again!

To help you choose which equipment is best for you, start with these steps:

o Calculate what goals you want to achieve and break them down into achievable goals. For example, if you want to lose body fat, you should choose muscle-building exercises to boost your metabolism, as well as some equipment to do cardio work. For muscle development you will need to train with your body weight and/or external weights like dumbbells or a barbell to change your body shape.

o Create a good exercise program yourself or search the Internet. However, the best place to start is to get an experienced fitness specialist or qualified personal trainer to write your program and take your measurements. I’m sure you agree that guaranteed success is better than guessing your program.

o Choose an eating plan that fits your goals and is maintainable. You won’t lose body fat very easily if you just increase your exercise and don’t change your diet. If not, a trainer can help you with this too if you want faster results.

o Update your program by doing something different or have a Trainer modify it every 10-12 weeks to give your muscles a new boost.

See below for three categories of home weight training equipment to suit your needs:

Essentials for a basic home gym setup

– All dollar values ​​are in Australian dollars

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1) Training Mat

– For floor work and abs.

– Starting at around AUS$20

– Make sure it is thick enough for a concrete surface

2) Dumbbell sets: at least 2.5kg, 5kg and 7.5kg

– Lots of exercises like shoulder press, upright rows and squats

– Starting around $3.50 per kilo

– Rubberized ones are best as they don’t scratch or rust as easily.

3) Fitball / Swiss ball

– Strengthening the core, balance, abs and legs.

– Starting around $50 for a good quality one

– Make sure the maximum weight tolerance is at least 110 kg

4) Resistance tubes/strips

– Upper body exercises, assisted pull-ups, rehabilitation

– Starting around $15

– The pipe is better if it has handles.

5) Weighted Medicine Ball – 3kg, 4kg or 5kg

– Abdominal exercises, power throws, pushups, weighing your squats

– Starting around $12 per kilo

– You only need one or two

6) Weight bench

– Ideal for many dumbbell and bodyweight exercises

– Starting around $200

– Very useful if you also have dumbbells

7) Stairs, wooden safe or strong chair

– Dips, step ups, step downs, power jumps

– You will have it at home

– Make sure it’s sturdy!

8) Big Mirror

– For taking care of your technique

– It depends if you get it new or second hand

– The bigger the better!

For a well-equipped home gym: Add these too:

1) Complete multipurpose home gym

– Targets most areas of the body.

– From $1000+ depending on the facilities available

– Make sure you choose one with a wide range of exercises.

2) Adjustable weight bench with bench press rack, plus barbell and weight plates

– Good for training legs, chest, back, legs and even using the bench to level up; Very versatile

– Bank – Starting at around $250

– 20kg Olympic Bar – Starting at around $120

– Weight Plates – Starting at around $3kg

– Start with 5kg and 10kg plates, then add about 20kg as soon as possible.

3) Pairs of dumbbells 10 kg, 12.5 kg, 15 kg

– Squats, presses, rows, flies, crunches, lunges, deadlifts and much more

– Starting around $3 per kilo

– You may need a storage rack to keep them tidy and easy to access

4) Ankle Weights – 1kg, 2kg, 3kg

– Good for leg curls, step ups and wrist weights for pilates exercises

– Starting around $35 per pair

– You may need one or two

5) Half foam roller

– Good for balance exercises like squats, also for stretching and myofascial release to help minimize injury and tight muscles

– Approximately $35 – A complete foam roller is great for myofascial release, especially ITB, when you’re ready for pain!

6) pull up bar

– To strengthen the upper body, improve posture and burn tons of calories

– Install one yourself or do it outside on a tree branch

– You can also do incline pull-ups on the edge of a heavy table

7) Back Extension Bench

– Glutes, Back and Hamstrings – Starting at around $200

– Get one that uses your own body weight

8) Rubber Mat

– To protect the floor from falling equipment

– Starting around $15

– Prevents the ground teeth from dropping the dumbbells

9) Balance disc or balance board

– Works on core and balance – essential for 50+

– Starting around $15

– Great for core stabilization and balance work

10) Pictures of Arnold or someone you want to look like on the wall

– To get more inspired and motivated – Priceless!

For an optimally equipped home gym, add these as well:

1) Leg press

– Targets the quadriceps and strengthens the calves, hamstrings, glutes and adductors.

– Starting at around $400 or save money by having it as part of your multi-use home gym

– Make sure you choose a multipurpose home gym with a wide range of exercises

2) Leg curls

– Targets hamstrings and glutes

– Starting around $300

– Make sure you learn the correct technique so that you fire the correct muscles

3) Pairs of dumbbells 17.5, 20kg, 22.5kg, 25kg, 27.5kg+

– Train for strength, muscle growth, or just better muscle tone, depending on the program you’re using

– Starts around $3.50 per kilo

– You will definitely need a storage rack for these!

4) Power rack for squats (adjustable for both barbell squats and bench presses)

– You can do most strength and power exercises.

– Starting at $500

– You’ll need more weight plates with this. Without loosening with the weight!

5) Side pull machine

– Better back and biceps strength. Helps improve posture.

– Starting at $500

– Just get it!

6) wire machine

– Can be used for many strength, power and abdominal exercises.

– Starting around $1000

– Add more variety to exercises with weights, if you can afford it

If you think any of this is out of your price range, do some sums yourself first. How much would you and your spouse spend on gym memberships in the next 5-10 years? Around $7,000-$10,000? This makes the cost of a basic home gym negligible – it will pay for itself before 5 years are up! (You could even charge the kids to use it to cover maintenance costs!) What a great investment, which means over $1200 per year you can have in your pocket instead of a wasted gym membership with no assistance! . Plus, if you start with the basic setup, you don’t have to shell out a lot of money.

If you’re thinking more of buying individual equipment that does a lot of different movements but doesn’t involve a lot of shopping, the best individual piece of equipment to invest in is a multipurpose home gym. These come with several different upper and lower bodyweight exercises as part of the setup. If you choose to go with a multipurpose home gym, be sure to add some extra free weights as early as possible into your program to give it more variety.

In conclusion, there are unlimited machines available to work every area of ​​the body. Just make sure you choose the right gear for your specific wants and needs so you don’t waste money on useless gimmicks. Always invest in good quality, as it will save you money in maintenance costs in the long run.

Get ready for our next article that continues to explore cardio equipment for your home!