With all the gyms closing to help stop the spread of COVID-19, people are now forced to try and workout at home. It’s important to practice social distancing but also being able to keep up with a workout routine. One way to do this is by creating a home gym and could end up saving you money in the long run. So, here are some ideas for creating a home gym for $100 or less.
- Resistance Bands- Price $10+
Resistance bands are an easy way to ramp up any classic exercise and are very inexpensive. You can really use these bands in any bodyweight exercise like leg lifts and clamshells. Even though most stores are closed you can find these online and they come in many different tensile strengths, so you are able to customize them to get the most out of your workouts. As a runner, I’m always looking for ways to strengthen my hips and doing exercises like leg lifts with bands can really help that.
- Balance Ball- Price $10-$35
Balance balls I think are perfect for core work. A common exercise that I like to spice up with a balance ball is planks. There are so many full-body workouts you can find online that are just with balance balls. A plus side to balance balls are that they are pretty cheap and come in a variety of sizes and brands. Another thing a balance ball is good for would be with working from home now you have a fun and comfortable multipurpose office chair!
- Dumbbells- Depends on the Weight about $20 Apiece
Dumbbells are very versatile and is a piece of equipment that you can count on lasting a long time. Even though they can be expensive you will definitely get your moneys worth. Some popular exercises with dumbbells would be bicep curls, shoulder press, overhead triceps extension, deadlifts, and many more. You can find dumbbells pretty much anywhere and can even buy them used.
Staying fit during this time can be hard but doesn’t have to be complicated. There are so many online sources available to you. More than every it’s important to stay fit and healthy and have a strong immune system in facing this pandemic. Just working out for 30 minutes a day can be beneficial. People should do everything they can to stay healthy and stay safe especially when it doesn’t have to cost much at all. Hopefully these ideas can help motivate you to get active during this difficult time.
Ashley Alloway 