The Simple Affordable Home Gym Setup

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How To Get Started With A Home Gym

There are a number of very good reasons to set up your own home gym, like convenience and cost savings. Not having to worry about battling traffic to get to the gym, or having to add 20+ minutes to your workout block to get there and back, are among the best. Making it easy to workout means you’re much more likely to do it and having made the investment means you’re more likely to stick to it regularly.

How To Equip A Home Gym

In this video, I show you my recommendations for the equipment needed for a home gym. This ranges from the basics that any simple home gym setup should include, to the more luxury items that you can purchase over time if you have the space. Let’s dive in.

Adjustable Dumbbells (2:13)

My first recommendation for the best equipment for a home gym is the basic adjustable dumbbell set. Purchasing adjustable dumbbells allows you to increase your weights as you improve, without paying out more money. Getting a set where you need to place the plates on the handles and lock them in is more desirable than those that can change weight with the twist of a dial. These are typically less hard wearing.

Rubber Flooring (3:23)

If you would like to protect your floor from dents, cracks, or scuffs, I would recommend getting some rubber flooring. You can purchase this in the form of small tiles, or large mats, depending on how much space you have. Sometimes, if a local gym is refurbishing, you can purchase second-hand gym flooring for a very good price. Otherwise, new rubber flooring is available at any workout store, or even on Amazon.

Adjustable Weight Bench (4:10)

Next on my list for an affordable home gym setup would be an adjustable weight bench. I would recommend spending a good $200 - $300 on this, to make sure you get a bench that will last and that can support a good amount of weight. Please don’t opt for the cheapest bench as you will need to buy again later on. Cheap benches do not last!

Kettlebells (4:57)

Kettlebells are my next suggestion, as many of the FF30X workouts can be done with them. They are a great substitute for the dumbbells and can be used in a more dynamic way when performing exercises like swings and rows. The only downside to kettlebells is that they are not generally adjustable, meaning you would need to purchase a new set as you get stronger and can lift heavier.

Barbell with rubberized weights and platform (5:32)

A barbell is a great addition to a home gym setup, but certainly not essential. Most key exercises can be done with dumbbells, but a barbell just gives you the option of going much heavier, particularly with lower body exercises such as Squats and Deadlifts. If you do opt for a barbell, I would also recommend getting rubberized plates, so if you drop the bar you do not destroy the weight plates… or your floor.

Resistance bands (7:02)

The last piece of equipment I would recommend for a home gym is resistance bands. These amazing bits of equipment allow you to do a multitude of exercises, whether you’re at home or traveling. They’re easy to move around, so can be thrown in your suitcase for a vacation or business trip and are easy to use to complete a full-body resistance workout.

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[seanlee]

Great video especially for a beginner like me.
Just got a fitness bench, yoga mat, second hand (cheap and easily available in Singapore) dumbbell and barbell with some different weights. A handphone with two Bluetooth speakers that play music and video. Thats my mini setup.
Most importantly is the continuous and consistent training, if not even owning a whole gym will be a white elephant.

[polkadot]

Great gym setup advice. Especially for New year's resolutions

[manin]

Excellent content from beginning to end. Sharing useful and effective information in all your detailed and well explained information about The Simple Affordable Home Gym Setup
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[nightfangs]

Pros and cons, I live in a studio apartment so for me 3 pairs of adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench, the biggest issue with home equipment is you must be a self motivated person, otherwise your equipment collects dust, going to the gym gives you the motivation to hit it hard seeing everyone else trying to do their best

[canasman]

Got a bunch of dumbells, adjustable bench, a lat/row machine and a bunch of elastic bands, that's all you need to hit it hard at home. Had this for a while now and love it. Very convenient. When I come home from work just hit the "gym" right away!! Lol

[stjmw]

Thanks so much for making this video! I got my dad most of these things for Christmas but I've never really set-up a home gym before so this is really gonna help. I'm gonna get some rubber flooring too, great idea.

[emjayd]

Gym flooring & dumbbells. I got my adorable home gym setup! I guess next step is to use it...

[tobyjenner]

Great video. It does make sense to start workout out at home. It can be such a waste of time going to the gym (driving there, finding a parking spot, waiting for equipment, etc.)

[kuneeyakanna]

yeah, i always have this idea, but i didn't get good idea on how to setup a simple home gym setup. i will definitely follow your suggestions to implement home gym in this holiday season itself.

[timteng]

Totally agree with the great help a home gym provides in maintaining motivation. Thank you for the useful information!

[jeffreybabino]

Ism definitely going to be doing the dumbell circuit workout thank you again for your time and help 💪

[ZafarZafar-mmhw]

Finally I found a video which has no hatets....Nice keep it up 😍👍

[floydald]

In Jan I'll have a budget of $400, so dumbells and a simple weight bench.

[jeffreybabino]

Hi Dr a great job on the video thanks 💪

[jeffreybabino]

Hey Dr Ray I just started to use the dumbbell circuit they want the five exercises that you do one right after the other with the flat bench enjoyed it very much very good workout thank you

[AmyBarkerPhoto]

Now that we're empty nesters, I took over the basement for my home gym!! Still in set up process, but loving it so far!

[booray]

Great info, but would love to know the "name brands" you have in your gym or recommend. Thanks.

[malcolmmetty]

very straightforward and simple to follow, I know a few folks could be greatly helped if they have access to a simply designed home gym to put their great focus to exercise.

[chriswoakes]

its very easy and helpful gym setup I think. It will help me a lot for develop my body. Thanks for sharing this video.

[jerezindraj]

Good day Dr.

The Adjustable Dumbbells @ 2:13 where can I buy them?

Thank you.