Creating a Home Gym on a Budget

For some, working out at home is much more convenient and time efficient for getting in a workout on a regular basis. However, exercise equipment can be expensive, which drives people away from creating a gym in their home. What many people do not know though, is that you can get a great workout with minimal equipment. There are a few pieces of equipment that can add to your workout for very little cost and do not take up much space in your home if you do not have a designated room for working out.

• Yoga Mat $20-50
• This is a great piece of equipment to have on hand to use for planks, push-ups and all other core exercises. If you are going to use this to practice yoga, be sure to invest in a thinker, better quality yoga mat for more comfort during your practice. 
• Physio-ball $25-40
• When buying a physio ball, buy the size that is appropriate for your height. There will be guidelines on the ball to help you pick your size. This piece of equipment is good for crunches, core work, hamstring curls and bridges.
• Resistance Bands $9-14
• This is a great piece of equipment and one of the most versatile pieces of equipment that you can incorporate into your home gym. You can purchase multiple difference resistances, so you can challenge yourself with different muscles and progress and you begin to get stronger. In addition, you can use resistance bands for a full body workout. 
• Ankle Band $2-4
• Ankle bands are another inexpensive, but versatile piece pf equipment, especially for a lower body workout. For only a couple dollars, you can buy a few different resistance ankle bands to work your hips, quads, glutes and hamstrings. 
• Weights $3-150
• While weight training is a great form of exercise and can target your entire body, you do not need them to get a good workout, as they will probably be the most expensive equipment you will buy. Depending on the weight you buy, and how many, you can spend a couple of hundreds of dollars on weights. However, if you stick to lighter, smaller weights you can purchase a few sets of them for a low cost.