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An instructional yoga mat for days when you just can’t make it to yoga class.
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A weighted sports hoop that’ll make you feel like you’re back in middle school P.E. Strengthening your hips, abs, and legs has never been more fun.
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A compact folding treadmill that works well for apartments
By the way, you may want to consider picking up a treadmill mat to put underneath your machine to not only protect your floor but also prevent dust from entering the belts and mechanical parts. This is the one I used with the Xterra TR150 (the medium size) and it held up well for me over the years.

A set of dumbbells with a stand
Promising review: “These weights are great! I bought these for home workouts, and the three different weight options are perfect for me to do a variety of different workout types. The texture of the rubber really helps out with gripping and holding onto them easily. I live in a small apartment, and they don’t take up that much room, which is a huge plus for me. Honestly, for the price, you really can’t pass these up. I do find the stand to be a bit on the flimsy side, but that doesn’t take away from the weights serving their purpose. 10/10 would recommend for getting your home gym started.” — SM
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three set varieties).

A Kettle Gryp (as seen on Shark Tank!) that converts your dumbbell into a kettlebell
Get it from Amazon for $29.95.

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A speed jump rope to help you master your double-unders and get your heart pumping

A cordless jump rope if space is more of an issue than speed

A portable strider that can be used while sitting or standing

A doorway exercise bar that’s great for small spaces.
Promising review: “Very solid once installed. The little sit-up nubs that are included are a great idea; makes it easy to move the bar to a low position for those. The whole design seems quite hardy, and the way it telescopes should prevent any sudden releases if you keep an eye on the tension (and don’t install it in a way that will bias toward loosening as you use it). The adjustable grips are handy, too.” — TatteredKing
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

An interactive Plankpad designed to work your entire body and build strength

An instructional yoga mat for days when you just can’t make it to yoga class
While you’re at it, you may want to grab a yoga strap and yoga blocks to provide extra stability and help you work on more complex stretches.

A weighted sports hoop that’ll make you feel like you’re back in middle school P.E.
Promising review: It’s taller and heavier than I expected, but I tell you one dang thing, it freakin’ works! You can only do it a few minutes at a time until you build up your tummy muscles but, man oh man, will you ever build your abs with this thing. It’s easy to do because the weight of it helps swing it around without falling to your knees as you swing your hips round and round.” — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $41.90.

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A TRX suspension training system for bodyweight training at home or on the go
Promising review: “I don’t always have the time/inclination to go to the gym, and having this at home allows me to get in a proper workout without leaving the house. It’s just a fun way to try new things and use muscles that you wouldn’t be able to otherwise. I can’t do pistol squats in real life, but I can with this thing! It’s incredibly easy to use and to adjust.” — Cersar
Get it from Amazon for $129.95 (available in two colors).

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A pair of core sliders designed to slide with ease as you perform core-centric moves
Promising review: “I’ve been in fitness for years and have used many different devices for core workouts. The felt on wooden floors had just enough grip to stay where you needed when you applied pressure. The plastic side has just enough of a bump to allow for comfortable hand placement as well. Solid build quality.” — Amazon customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.89 (available in five colors).

A slightly more compact stationary bike
Get it from Amazon for $219.49 when you clip the coupon on the listing.

A portable elliptical with adjustable tension and even a tiny monitor

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A pair of adjustable ankle weights to help you increase the difficulty of home workouts

The Mirror, a splurge-worthy piece of equipment you can seamlessly add to your wall
It’s a pricey investment to be sure, but you get a ton of value out of The Mirror, especially if you’re just beginning your fitness journey. The fact that it’s so sleek and leans (or hangs) flat against your wall and doubles as a normal full-length mirror when you’re not working out is a nice plus.
Do note that shipping and installation are free! When I got my Mirror, they carried it up three flights of stairs to my apartment and set everything up so it was immediately ready to go.
Get the basic package from The Mirror for $1,495+ (also available in various bundles with workout supplies from Lululemon, though personally I just got the basic package).

A set of resistance exercise bands
Promising review: “I’m a major gym enthusiast. Working out is an essential part of my life. When the pandemic hit and my gym was closed until further notice, I was not very happy. Due to the lack of space in my apartment, a decent-sized weight rack was out of the question. Thank goodness a friend of mine suggested resistance bands such as these. I’ve been able to maintain my daily workout routine. You would think they’d take some getting used to when you’re used to a typical gym set up, but the kit includes a small booklet filled with band workouts that target specific muscle groups. Makes for a great starter set at a decent price.” — Lawrence
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two varieties).

A slide board for low-impact at-home cardio and total body conditioning
Promising review: “Love it!!! It’s exactly what I was looking for! Commercial-grade quality. The studio I used to be a personal trainer at had a professional-grade slide board; I was hoping this one would be as sturdy as that one, and I’m not disappointed at all! It’s extremely study and high quality! I love that it came with the spray and wipes.” — Angela M.
Get it from Amazon for $229.99+ (available in a 5-foot version or one that expands up to 6 feet).

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A no-slip leather medicine ball you can reach for