Studies show that lack of time is the number one reason why people don’t use their home gyms. So, if you’re short on time, you have to choose your home fitness equipment carefully. Don’t focus on the price tag, but rather the functionality of your equipment.
You need gear for comprehensive total body training. Therefore, you should be able to use your equipment for cardio, strength, as well as flexibility. Besides, your home gym equipment should be safe and effective to use even for 5-10 minute sessions.
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1. Powerblocks
These adjustable dumbbells are safe and easy to use. You can add or remove the plates quickly when you want to change your weights between exercises. As such, you’ll save a lot of time.
Besides, you can tone your entire body with Powerblocks. You can use them for squats, bicep curls, or even crunches. You’ll also notice they challenge your core quite a bit because you need more balance when using them.
Powerblocks are also portable, compact, and easy on the joints.
If you’re extremely time-challenged, you can combine a few strength exercises using a weight that challenges you. For instance, you can do bicep curls and lunges, deadlifts and reverse flies, calf raises and overhead triceps extensions.
Add a short warm-up and cool-down and you can get a challenging 15-minute routine. Pro tip: Take shorter, 10-second breaks between these intervals, and you’ll get a good cardio workout too.
2. Elliptical
Everyone knows that walking and cardio training are good for your health. These exercises activate your heart, muscles, brain, lymphatic system, and even your bones.
But getting up and taking a walk can be difficult if you can only squeeze in ten-minute breaks throughout the day. If you also have mobility problems or joint pain, walking outside can really become a chore.
Getting an elliptical machine is a good alternative because it’s a low-impact machine that trains your upper body, core, and lower body. As such, you can burn a lot of calories without even realising you’re working out.
The best elliptical machines also come with a lot of unique built-in programs to suit your needs. If you want to challenge yourself more, try HIIT or hill climbing. Besides, many physical therapists recommend elliptical training to people with minor sports injuries.
3. Multi-Function Home Gym
This multi-function home gym offers you various exercise stations to work your entire body. As such, you can perform over thirty types of exercises on it. And you don’t need a lot of room for it.
You can use your multi-function gym for leg curls and presses, shoulder presses and rows, crunches, bicep curls, and so forth.
Multi-function home gyms are safe and they keep your motivation levels up. You don’t have to drive all the way to the gym for a quick, 15-minute workout.
Besides, you can adapt this piece of equipment to your needs. Whether you’re mobility-challenged, a newbie, or a gym rat, you can really challenge yourself from home.
4. Treadmill
The treadmill is one of the best choices for your home gym. It helps you mimic outside walking so that you can take the 8,000 daily steps recommended by WHO.
You can use your treadmill throughout the day in short, 5-minute intervals while you’re taking breaks. You can also walk on your treadmill while watching TV or talking on the phone.
Treadmills are usually easy on the joints if you’re not running on them. Set yours to minimum speed for a leisurely walk, or to the max level to feel like you’re running. Besides, you can vary between inclinations to challenge yourself more depending on your needs.
The best treadmills feature useful automatic programs that cater to different needs and preferences. As such, you can try a new workout every day and you won’t get bored.
Pro tip: If you’re in the busy people category, consider a treadmill with added resistance bands to give your upper body a good workout, too.
5. TRX Suspension Trainer
If you prefer bodyweight workouts, consider getting a TRX Trainer. This equipment is lightweight and compact. You can easily use it indoors, outdoors, or even pack it for a road trip.
TRX Suspension Trainers are good for toning and conditioning. They’re good for all fitness levels and they’re fairly affordable. You can use TRX Trainers for all body parts and, as you’re using only your body weight, you will develop an athletic look.
Besides, you can vary between tons of exercises to target your entire body comprehensively. You can do typical strength movements such as squats, pushups, or bicep curls, as well as cardio mountain climbers.
6. Rowing Machine
Using a rowing machine gives you a quick calorie burn and tones your entire body because you’ll use your legs, core, arms, and upper back. Therefore, you can get trim quickly and keep your heart healthy.
Rowing machines are low impact and easy on the joints, so you can use one even if you’re a beginner. Once you get better, you can increase the resistance levels and challenge yourself more. As such, rowers are highly scalable pieces of gym equipment that will be useful for years.
In Conclusion
The best home fitness equipment for busy people should be easy to use, effective even for short workouts, and good for your entire body.
We’ve discussed six of the best options in this article. You have choices for both cardio and strength, whether you prefer low- or high-impact workouts. So, what fitness equipment will you get and why? Let’s talk in the comments below.
She had to trade the gym for home fitness equipment when her two little angels were born. But she successfully managed to make the transition, and sharing her vast fitness experience online is the engine that keeps this website going.
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