With COVID-19 showing no signs of slowing down any time soon, we all are becoming couch potatoes. The amount of time we have on our hands for cooking food is directly proportion to the weight scale’s numbers going higher and higher.
We don’t have the luxury of home gyms like the ones celebrities do. Our workout companion is YouTube and the Pamela Pumpkin COVID-19 Workout Routine… work those thighs, sanitize. No matter how catchy this song is, it ain’t going to help you tone your body. We are not about to suggest that you buy a used treadmill or an elliptical machine because that still will cost you hundreds of dollars.
We have something cheaper in mind. The following are five cheap exercise equipment for home, which you can use in any workout routine:
Skipping Rope
Everyone’s favorite and the most used exercise accessory is the skipping rope. It delivers a great cardio workout and you can do it anywhere. It doesn’t require you to dedicate 30 minutes to your workout routine. Since jumping rope gets your heart pumping, it is best used for interval training. A skipping rope costs just $10 and is the cheapest exercising tool.
Resistance Bands
Resistance bands can be used during various exercises such as side planks, leg lifts, squats, and more. They are flexible, lightweight, and can be stored anywhere. The main purpose of a resistance band is to increase the exercise’s resistance, which allows you to engage multiple muscles at a time. As a beginner, get light resistance bands so that your body can slowly adjust to the stretch. You can get three to four pairs of resistance bands for as low as $17.
Foam Roller
A foam roller is most commonly used for self myofascial release. To know more about this alternative medicine therapy, check out our blog “It Hurts So Good! Benefits of Self Myofascial Release (SRM).” A foam roller helps ease muscle soreness and pain. It improves joint movement and gives them a greater range of motion. Foam rollers come in two types: standard foam roller and foam roller massager. You can get the former exercise tool for $23 and the latter for $50.
Dumbbells
Every self-respecting person who loves their workout routine as much as sleeping and eating has a pair of dumbbells at home. They are joint-friendly and help you work on your biceps. Dumbbells are great for strength training and are pretty fun and easy to use. You can get a pair of dumbbells for $31.
Pull Up Bar
Last but not the least is the pull up bar. If you have watched Arrow or American Ninja Warrior then you probably know what this rod can do. A single pull up helps you work out your forearms, biceps, triceps, lats, shoulders, grip strength, and wrists. It’s the ultimate top body exercise tool that you need to have. You can easily install it in your house in the corridor or outside your room’s door. You can get a pull up bar for $18 but if you are looking for a complete setup then it will cost you around $59.
So, there you have it ― our top five cheap exercise equipment for home, which you can easily use. Watch a couple of YouTube exercise tutorials and you will easily be able to create a workout routine that includes all these tools.
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