What to have in home gym
This is a short overview of what you should have in your home gym. If you want to go into more detail check out the related articles section.
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Goals
What you want to have in your home gym highly depends on your goals. It is a good idea to start in a commercial gym and try what you like before buying anything. A monthly membership usually comes at the cost of a jump rope, so make use of it. Just be careful to not sign up for a year right away which the gyms usually want to drive you to. They live off unused subscriptions.
Kettlebell
If you don't want to go crazy and just be able to exercise at home to stay fit and healthy kettlebells are a great option. They are probably the cheapest and most compact all-around gym. Men start with 12kg while women usually are covered with 8kg. I highly recommend Pavel Tsatsouline's Simple and sinister protocol for your kettlebell regime.
Jump rope
A jump rope is probably the cheapest option for weight loss out there. While it can be tricky to use it at home because of space constraints, it works wonders for your coordination and endurance. A good jump rope will last a lifetime and might even save you the gym subscription.
Rack, Barbell and plates
The next step up is a rack including all the extra material to lift heavy. Spend some extra money to get a quality rack including a barbell and plates. You will enjoy your gym more and be safe. Once you think in these dimensions it makes sense to start taking notes and have a finance plan to address all your needs.
Echo bike
The echo bike from Rogue is the best value for money of its kind in the market. It is compact and a little more interesting than a regular cardio bike. Compared to a treadmill it uses up less space and is easier to maintain. You will definitely burn some calories on this.
Treadmill
A treadmill is a classic of home gyms. Most of them come with a motor which makes some costly. I am personally not a huge fan, as I think a pair of runners also does the trick. Unless you live in a very hot or cold climate or surrounded by heavy traffic. In these scenarios, you can look at a self-propelled treadmill.
Summary
Whatever you want to have in your home gym, make first sure that you are actually going to use it. The rest is a question of space, budget and personal taste.
