Home Essentials

Are you planning to start working out at home in 2015? Here are what I consider to be affordable essentials for working out at home. Whether you only plan to work out at home or you plan to regularly go to a gym it is still a good idea to have these things available to you at home.

 1. Dumbbells. If you are just starting out, 5 or 8 lb dumbbells are affordable. If you can, get... two sets of dumbbells for your home workouts: a lighter set and a heavier set. A light set is one you can lift for 12-20 reps without losing form. A heavy set is one you can lift for 6-12 reps without losing form. If you have no idea where to start, go to a store and play with the weights!

2.Resistance bands. The sets I have is Black Mountain from Amazon. I have ended up with 3 sets (one I bought, one was a gift and my SIL gave me her set she never used!) so I can always find bands even when my son runs off with a handful. Get a good set that comes with an ankle attachment and door anchor so you can do a lot with it.

3. Stability ball. Average $20-30. Good for core and stability exercises. A beginner needs one of these but it's good for all levels!

4. A stool, chair or bench that is sturdy for standing on, stepping up on, propping one foot on, etc. Anything sturdy will do.

5.Jump rope. Great cardio for home. Cheap and easy to add between sets.

Let's workout together in 2015! 

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