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The best equipment for at home workouts

Because getting in shape doesn't require leaving the house

The best equipment for at home workouts

Because getting in shape doesn't require leaving the house

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The best equipment for at home workouts

Because getting in shape doesn't require leaving the house

Whether it's the monthly fees, questionable fitness experts or the age-old excuse that it's simply too cold/hot/sunny/rainy etc out to trek to the gym, making time to workout can be a hassle. But you don't have to be a gym-lover to stick to your fitness goals and get your recommended thirty minutes of daily activity. In fact, you don't even have to leave your house! Check out this list of easy-to-store and efficient workout tools.

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3-In-1 ab wheel roller, push-up bar and jump rope kit

$14.99

A perfect set for those just starting to build their own home gym. The ab roller strengthens the core, the push-up bars maintain the correct form every time and the jump rope is great for cardio. It even comes with a mini foam mat, so it's good for homes with limited storage.

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Exercise mat

Starting at $15.99

Do your floor work, yoga and stretching all on this comfortable and durable mat. With 1/3 inch thickness, you won't have any excuses to drop down and give 'em 20!

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3

Exercise ball

Starting at $16.99

Popular as chair replacements in some office settings, fitness balls are great for workouts as well! Everything from ab work to stretching can be given a boost with the help of a big inflatable ball. This one even includes a pump so you can always keep it full.

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4

Medicine ball

Starting at $9.07

Weighted medicine balls, also called toning balls, help to improve coordination, increase strength and balance and are overall handy multipurpose tools. Use these to intensify your crunches or push your squats to the next level.

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5

Agility ladder

Starting at $10.99

This little contraption might look familiar. Increase your speed and agility while burning calories with this simple cardio workout. Available in 8, 12, or 20 rungs.

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6

Free weights

Starting at $8.49

Weightlifting doesn't have to take up much space! Available in single weights or sets of three.

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Resistance bands

$8.95

Add these to any yoga, pilates or strength training routine to seriously increase the difficulty. The different colors have different levels of resistance, allowing you to level up as you improve.

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8

Jump rope

$10

No, this isn't your school yard jump rope. Use it as a cardio warm up or a conditioning workout. The best part is this super-effective piece of equipment won't take up much room.

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9

Fitness cards

Starting at $19.97

Useful for even seasoned fitness experts! This set contains fifty of the "most effective exercises you can do," all that use body weight—no equipment required.

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10

Kettlebells

$37.99

Kettlebell exercises allow you to "focus on different muscle groups for a full-body workout" and have developed quite the following among fitness buffs.

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11

Abdominal sliders

Starting at $8.95

All that's required for this workout is a wood floor and your body! Starting in a push-up or plank position, you use your core to either slide, push or move the discs around; trust us, it's way harder than it seems.

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Stepper

$32.99

Enhance your coordination as well as your cardiovascular fitness with this simple piece of equipment. The non-slip surfaces and adjustable height ensures an productive aerobic and strengthening workout. Lunges, squats and even pushups are completely upgraded!

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13

$44.99

If you have the room and the ceiling capacity, kickboxing is a fantastic full-body exercise. Don't forget !

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14

Bosu ball

Starting at $99.99

This is a bit of a splurge but people swear it's totally worth it. The Bosu Ball gives you a full body workout by engaging your core and using stability training to tone.

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