Home Exercise Products Worth Owning

 Home Exercise Products Worth Owning

Here are pieces of home-workout equipment that don’t cost much, don’t take up much space and provide a variety of good workouts to improve your fitness in the comfort of your bedroom, basement or living room.

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Home Exercise Ball

Exercise Ball
There are lots of cool exercises to be done on an exercise ball (also known as a Swiss ball), but the one made by SKLZ in Carlsbad, CA, comes with an excellent twist: It has a variety of exercises printed right on the ball. I’ve found these guidelines are great motivation for doing more than using the ball for simple crunches.

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Core Training Wheels
Some big ab crunch machine isn’t the answer to training your core, but these are training wheels that can take you to a new level. Your core is what holds you together, joining top and bottom and making it solid. These devices come in a number of varieties and can give you a rock-solid midsection.

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Exercise Bands
There are a ton of different exercises to be done with resistance bands, and one of my favorites is the wood chop, since I don’t have a big, expensive cable machine in my basement.

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Jump Rope
If you’re going to get a jump rope, you should spend a few bucks and get a good one. These are great for accelerating the hell out of your heart rate, teaching you coordination and skill, and adding a plyometric component to your regimen that builds your leg power.

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Stretching Mat
Prolonged sitting is seriously bad for you, and North Americans rack up a metric sh*t-ton of TV time, which is why I think you need an exercise mat near your TV to inspire you to get up every once in a while and move a bit. But what to do? That’s why a mat with exercises printed right on it is the best bet.

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Adjustable Dumbbells
They’re dumbbells, yes, but what makes these special is two things: You get a lot of different weight selections for less money than a bunch of individual weights, and they take up a lot less space than a full set.

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Free-Standing Punching Bag
I’ve had a Wavemaster in my basement for several years. They’re affordable, durable and can easily be rolled into a corner. Fill it with water and beat the hell out of it. There is merit in being skilled at throwing a hard punch or kick, because you never know when you might need it.

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TRX Strap
The TRX strap was developed by a Navy SEAL to stay “mission ready” on the road. They’re portable and effective. I have one in my basement, and it rocks. I use it at least three times a week in conjunction with all my free weights. Since I have a permanent setup, I opted for the ceiling anchor, which I do advise if you don’t mind holes in your ceiling. The TRX does unclip, so it’s not always hanging there. Otherwise, you can get it with a door anchor.

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