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8 essential items to turn your home gym into a fitness fortress

8 essential items to turn your home gym into a fitness fortress

Get in shape without paying for gym memberships.

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In today's fast-paced world, finding time to hit the gym can be a challenge. However, with a well-equipped home gym, you can enjoy the convenience and flexibility of working out on your own terms.


A home gym offers numerous benefits: it provides unparalleled convenience, no more commuting to and from the gym, dealing with crowded equipment, or worrying about gym hours. You can simply step into your own space whenever you feel inspired to exercise.


Also, a home gym allows you to tailor your workouts to your specific goals and preferences. You can choose the equipment that best suits your needs and create a workout routine that aligns with your lifestyle. Finally, a home gym doesn't need any membership, and you can enter in any time of the day.


While there are initial costs associated with setting up a home gym, the long-term savings can be substantial compared to monthly gym memberships. So here are 8 essentials that you will need if you're planning to have your very own gym for yourself.


PASYOU Adjustable Weight Bench, $149.90


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Unlock your fitness potential at home with the PASYOU Adjustable Weight Bench. This versatile bench features 7 backrest positions, allowing you to target every muscle group. The high-density foam padding ensures comfort while the 500lb weight capacity provides stability. This bench is easy to assemble and folds away for space-saving storage.


Amazon Basics Adjustable Dumbbells, $99.90


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This versatile set includes the dumbbells, plates, and collars, allowing you to create custom weights up to 40 pounds. The textured grips and durable metal plates ensure a comfortable and secure workout experience. The handy carrying case makes it easy to store and transport your dumbbells.


Proiron Compact Dumbbell Rack, $79.99


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You can't let your weights and dumbbells just lying around, it's only a matter before someone trips on it but thankfully, the Proiron Compact Dumbbell Rack accommodates dumbbells, kettlebells, and other gym equipment, keeping your workout area organised and efficient. Its space-saving design fits 20 dumbbells in a small footprint. Constructed from durable steel, this rack can withstand heavy loads and is built to last. The long steel base provides stability and security, ensuring your weights stay in place.


Yes4All Interlocking Exercise Foam Mats, $37.55


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Create a comfortable and protective workout space with the Yes4All Interlocking Exercise Foam Mats. These 6 interlocking tiles cover 24 square feet and provide a soft, non-slip surface for yoga, pilates, cross-fit, and weightlifting. The durable foam construction is shock-absorbing and easy to clean. Ideal for home gyms, fitness studios, garages, or children's play areas.


Retrospec Train Resistance Bands Set, $49


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This portable set includes five resistance bands, handles, ankle straps, a carrying bag, and a door anchor. The stackable bands offer versatile resistance training for all fitness levels. Perfect for resistance training, yoga, pilates, and physical therapy.


Mikolo Fitness LAT and Lift Pulley System, $132.45


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This lat and lift pulley system from Mikolo fitness offers two exercise modes (pull down and lift up) and includes detachable handles for various attachments. Target biceps, triceps, shoulders, and back with exercises like bicep curls, tricep pull-downs, lat pull-downs, rows, and flies. The professional components, including a heavy-duty alloy buckle and high-strength cable, ensure safety and durability. The included 70-inch and 90-inch cables provide flexibility, while the silent pulley ensures a quiet workout experience.


METEOR Essential Bumper Plate, $58.26


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These high-quality plates are made of durable natural rubber and feature a low bounce design to protect your equipment and workout space. The standard 450mm sizing ensures compatibility with most Olympic, powerlifting, and CrossFit barbells. The color-coded plates make it easy to identify and load the correct weights. The grooved edges provide a secure grip, and the steel center ring protects your barbell sleeves. Available in various weight options to suit your needs.


CANPA Olympic Weight Bench with Squat Rack, $169.68



And lastly, the CANPA Olympic Weight Bench is the perfect companion for your Olympic barbell. Its sturdy steel frame and strong base can support up to 225 kilos, while the adjustable squat rack and foldable design make it space-saving. The bench features a wider main frame for a comfortable bench press experience and a barbell storage bar for convenient storage. It supports various exercises, including bench presses, squats, dumbbell flies, curl-ups, and more, providing a complete home workout solution.

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