Basic Home Fitness Equipment for a Killer Workout

We all know sometimes it is hard to reach the gym. Either you are busy and don’t have time, or you are too lazy to change into a gym outfit or go outside because it is cold, I totally understand you. I was many times in this situation and that is why I have created this article with basic home fitness equipment for a killer workout so that you are able to exercise in the comfort of your house.

Here is a detailed list of what I have at home and basically what you will need to fulfill a very good home workout to preserve your muscle mass, maintain health, and look your best.

1. Dumbells

We grow or maintain muscle mass by training with weights. Feel free to get the dumbells in the size that is best for you. Start slow and progressively grow your load. These small wights pictured above are very good for an upper body workout and even for a lower controlled one with slow movements and more repetitions.

My favorite at-home set is some adjustable weight dumbells as I am pretty advanced when it comes to fitness. You can find them here or for a more girly color version, you can try these. They are versatile and they can load your routine very well. Dumbbells are a must for your home fitness equipment.

2. Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are a must for training legs at home. You can easily fit them in any closet. Use them while doing your glute bridges or even for an arm workout. They are super versatile and add some resistance to your exercises. I suggest using the elastic ones as they are stronger and hold well. Here you have one of my go-to types of bands.

3. Hip Thrust Belt

The hip thrust is the best exercise for the glutes. If you want a round nice posterior, this is your best workout. Do this exercise every time you train your lower body, about twice a week if you want to see results. It will pop and show if you are consistent.

This belt helps you load the hip thrust with weights. You can use the adjustable weights mentioned above with it. Here you can get a similar belt to the one I have.

4. Foam Roller

A foam roller is super good for the end of your workout. You can stretch and use it to aid recovery and relieve muscle tightness. I have a basic one and I feel that it is enough. You can find a similar one here.

5. Pilates Resistance Band

This is another versatile option that should be part of your fitness equipment. You can use it as a load for your exercises or I usually do mobility for my shoulder injury with it. A similar option can be found here.

6. Mini Trampoline

Ever since I got this mini trampoline in my bedroom, it has been a game changer. Every day when I wake up, I jump for 10 minutes (or 3 songs). As adults, we don’t jump anymore, and doing this is helping your lymphatic system get moving for the entire day. This helps you get rid of the inflammation from your body.

It is a cardio workout but it is on another level. If interested, you can find a very good option here. I find the handle very useful when jumping as sometimes you get out of balance and you need it.

7. Vibration Plate

I use this device every day for my mid-day routine. It doesn’t matter the time you are using it but as I use the rebounder in the morning, I try to use this in the afternoon for the amazing benefits it offers.

This small vibration device enhances muscle strength, improves bone density, flexibility, and balance, boosts lymphatic drainage, and even skin tone. I think these are enough reasons to start using one faster.

A similar model with mine can be found here.

8. Treadmill

The cardio is very important after a workout. Usually, incline walking for 20 minutes is the best to keep it in zone 2 cardio. You should be able to properly talk while doing it. I have a semi-professional treadmill at home but a basic and simple one does the trick also.

Here is a good one that you can also use under your desk while working on your laptop.

If you have time, it is always better to walk those 20 minutes outside in nature. But in our fast-forward world, a treadmill is a good alternative.

Key Takeaways

Your health should be a priority. At least 3 times a week you should make some time to exercise. It is not mandatory to go to the gym as I showed you above, you can get some basic fitness equipment and do it in the comfort of your home.

If I had to pick only one thing from what I stated above, it would be the vibration plate. It does not grow your muscles but it preserves them and it is also helping with lymphatic drainage. I advise you to have around 6 hours of movement per week but if it is not possible, 10 minutes a day on a vibration plate is doable.