Home gyms are now a reality. Being a luxurious piece to have at home, home gym equipment is now becoming cheaper and with a wider range of selection to choose from. In this post we'll show you the best pieces of home gym equipment to start your 2022 with energy and new goals.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUILD A HOME GYM
Home gyms are becoming a reality. People is getting more used to training at home, amazed by the advantages these can have on the productivity and flexibility of your day. However, a lot of people still refuse to train and do some kind of physical exercise.
Being sedentarism a real pandemic nowadays, physical exercise is probably the best thing you can do for your health (study). But besides actually doing exercise, home gym confers some nice advantages:
It creates a private and comfortable environment to train alone or with your closest friends and enjoy a training without people around or background music. In other words, no more people staring at you, waiting lines or distractions.
Home gyms are also time and cost efficient. Having a gym at home make it possible to train without having to go anywhere. And you can definitely build muscle without having to pay a gym subscription or purchasing expensive material.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING PIECES OF HOME GYM EQUIPMENT?
If you are building your own gym at home, you have the freedom to purchase anything you want. But one should be careful, as it will be your gym for the next, at least, couple of years.
VERSATILITY: Your home gym equipment should be versatile. You don't have a lot of space at home to build your home gym (maybe yes). Buying pieces of equipment that allow you to do multiple things will save you room and expenses, since you won't have to buy more things.
QUALITY:Â home gym equipment should last you. The materials and structure should make the piece of equipment stable and resistant.Â
PRICE:Â The last thing you want in this world is to spend a lot of money in your home gym. One of the advantages of training at home is that it can get very cheap and without leaving your house.
SIMILARITY:Â one of the main goals when building your home gym is to make it as similar as a real gym. Getting the right equipment, you can definitely do that. Seek for equipment that simulates what a gym machine does.
BEST PIECES OF HOME GYM EQUIPMENT FOR 2022
Pull Up and Dip Stand Tower Set - ZMXT
ZMXT pull-up bar won't only serve you as a pull-up bar, but also as a dip station. Having tried it myself, this machine is a great idea to have at home. It doesn't occupy much space and make your trainings more fun and versatile.
Back exercises are probably one of the limiting factor when training at home. But we can solve that easily. With this equipment you'll be able to do all kind of pull-ups, one of the best exercises to build your back.
Besides that, you can also use it for isometric exercises to build your core, stabilization, grip strength, and other muscle groups.
Versatility7/10
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Quality
8/10
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Price
7/10
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Similarity
10/10
Shinyever Bow Portable Home Gym
This portable Bow Bar will be your best friend in your home workouts. It's light, versatile, and doesn't occupy too much space. With the 6 resistance bands of different strengths, you can combine to do different exercises at the required weight and keep progressing to build muscle.
This resistance band kit is, from what I've tried, a recommended investment for your home gym. From bicep curls to seated rows or squat... train your full body with this piece of equipment.
If you are someone who gets tired of exercises easily and need changes in their routine, this is definitely for you. If you like the dyamics of a gym workout, this is for you as well. This kit will enable you to do a training session as if you were at the gym.
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Versatility
8/10
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Quality
8/10
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Price
6/10
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Similarity
10/10
Many of you don't know how to do cardio at home... but what if I tell you that the only thing you'll need is a jumping rope? And for less than $10!
Jumping ropes are great pieces of gym equipment to build your home gym. They are easy to use, very light, and don't occupy basically any of your space. However, you will only use it for jumping, and versatility drops a bit.
Jumping is, after all, one of the best cardio disciplines to help you burn a bit more calories. Compared with other activities, jumping shows to burn more calories than any other activity (study)
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Versatility
4/10
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Quality
8/10
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Price
10/10
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Similarity
10/10
Yaheetech 66LB Weight Dumbbells
Dumbbells, a real classic. But, at the end of the day, they are the most versatile piece of gym equipment to have at home. From chest press to lateral raises or back rows. You can definitely train your full body with a pair of adjustable dumbbells.
The dumbbells are made of plastic, making them very resistant to falls. And when you are at home, the last thing you want is a 33lbs iron dumbbell falling onto your floor...
Not much to say about the versatility these dumbbells provide, it will definitely be a game changer for your home gym. And if you want to make it even better, wait for the next item!
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Versatility
10/10
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Quality
8/10
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Price
8/10
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Similarity
10/10
Kettle Gryp - Kettlebell Adjustable Portable Weight Grip
As an add-on to your dumbbells set, with this you'll be able to convert your dumbbell into a kettlebell. Kettlebells are great for HIIT sessions, functional training and, of course, hypertrophy training.
This Kettlebell grip is easy to use and unique. It will easily become one of you to-go gym equipments. Switch from dumbbell to kettlebell anytime you want and make your workouts much more fun and enjoyable.
However, take into consideration that it's made of plastic, and endurance may be limited. But for the low price, it's definitely worth!!
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Versatility
9/10
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Quality
6/10
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Price
8/10
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Similarity
9/10
Abs Roller Wheel with Knee Pad - VINSGUIR
Did you forget about training abs?! Expected...
The abs roller is the best aid for training your core. Out of all abs exercises, abs wheel activate your core to a very high extent, making it one of the best exercise to get your six-pack.
With a stylish design and a high-quality material, this abs roller is one of the best purchases you can do. If you want a six-pack, stop doing crunches and move on with this nice abs roller.
Besides abs training, the abs roller can have more uses in your routine. For stretching, or even training your lower body, this item can be a great option.
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Versatility
6/10
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Quality
9/10
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Price
8/10
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Similarity
9/10
Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym
You do't need this at home, but it is for sure the greatest update you can get for your home gym. This machine will be the most similar you can get to a real gym machine (without buying the actual gym machine).
If you are decided to move onto the next level of home gym, this machine is one of the best options to choose from. It offers over 50 gym exercises to do in a single piece of equipment!!
Seating bench, upper and lower cables, roller cushion and a placard with all possible options for the machine. And adjusted weight up to 210lbs, leaving more than enough to build muscle overtime and keep progressing.
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Versatility
10/10
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Quality
10/10
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Price
7/10
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Similarity
10/10
CONCLUSION
Having a home gym is possible nowadays. Because of the limited space and budget, you should be careful on what pieces of home gym equipment to purchase.
The main factors to decide on that are versatility, quality, price and similarity. Based on those four principles, we saw 7 of the best pieces of home gym equipment on the market.
