Due to membership fees and expensive fitness center equipment, it seems that exercise is increasingly difficult to do. There is also pressure to make your home gym as luxurious and complete as a paid gym. However, if you are willing to try some alternatives to your favorite equipment, inexpensive home gyms can be obtained at affordable prices.
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Part 1 of 3: Buying Cardio and Fitness Equipment
Step 1. Look for a tool-free exercise
Especially for cardio and fitness training, maximum results can be obtained with minimal costs. You can find guides for full-intensity cardio without equipment on the internet. Yoga and Pilates are two examples of equipment-free exercises.
Step 2. Buy a foam roller
One tool that has become very popular in recent years is the versatile foam roller. You can get this tool starting from Rp. 130,000. if you want to save even more money, buy PVC pipe at the hardware store and wrap it in a beach towel for a homemade foam roller.
Step 3. Buy ab wheel
If you want to work your back and abs or change up a variety of exercises, try leaving crunches and planks when working your abs. Ab wheel is a simple solution to this problem. This widely sold tool can be purchased starting from IDR 260,000.
Step 4. Get a shatterproof stability ball
These balls are the most versatile of all fitness training tools. These balls are great at isolating your abdominal muscles and supporting your back, making them more effective at working your abs than crunches or sit ups. It is very versatile and can even replace a bench in some exercises.
Step 5. Consider paying a fortune for a cardio machine
Ideally, this tool is a stationary bike. A good quality stationary bike can usually be purchased for a few hundred thousand rupiah, while a treadmill generally costs millions. The stationary bike is also adjustable so you don't have to worry about finding a bike that fits your body (as opposed to an elliptical machine).
Monitor gyms that are about to go out of business. Usually, they will sell the equipment and the price is cheaper because the goods are used
Part 2 of 3: Buying Tools for Strength Training
Step 1. Get a quality adjustable bench
If you can only afford one big tool, this is the tool you need to get. This bench will replace the incline bench, flat bench, and decline bench. One adjustable bench will save millions of rupiah compared to buying all three benches at once. Plus it's very versatile and can be used for almost any workout.
Step 2. Get a set or two of dumbbells
Dumbbells have long been considered one of the best strength training options. These devices are smaller than home gym machines and they are also less expensive. If you can only afford one device for strength training, this is your best bet. Dumbbells will always form the foundation of any home gym.
If you're strong enough, buy standard Olympic dumbbells that weigh about 5.4 kg (no extra weight) and can be increased up to 90.7 kg
Step 3. Make a sandbag
If you have leftover building materials, here's a great way to make use of them. You will also need an old gym bag or exercise bag that will be filled with sand or gravel and will need to be sealed properly. This tool can be used for a variety of exercises that require weight resistance.
Step 4. Buy resistance bands
This is the simplest and cheapest tool. You can replace dumbbells with this tool if needed. Find a place to tether one side of the resistance band instead of a standing exercise machine.
Step 5. Make a pulling sled/tire
This homemade kit is a cost-effective way to tone your leg muscles and your general physique. You will need a tow rope, and large tires. Pair the two and your tool is ready. In addition, you can also do some welding to strengthen the tool.
Step 6. Buy a pull-up bar
Usually this tool can be purchased for Rp. 200,000 to Rp. 260,000. make sure you have a sturdy door frame to hold it in place. Try buying two bars for tricep lifts and push ups. This bar will reduce the load on your wrists when doing push ups.
Step 7. Purchase an Olympic bar with a bumperplate
If you can afford it, this tool will increase your level of practice. Bumper plates are much more durable than regular plates because they are rubberized and can be dropped on the floor. Barbells can accommodate additional weight ranging from 100 grams to 1 kg. This tool is usually very useful for high-level heavy lifting.
Part 3 of 3: Complete It All
Step 1. Provide a special room
Even if it has nothing to do with your budget, keep your home gym in a place with minimal distractions. This will go a long way in keeping you engaged in your workout and focused on the task at hand. Whatever the cost, don't spend money on things you won't use. If you provide a dedicated space, the gym won't be labeled “chaotic”.
Step 2. Don't neglect the flooring material
You should really consider buying a slightly cushioned floor, unless your gym floor is carpeted. This cushioned floor is useful for yoga and other stretches and various other exercises. Your workout will be more comfortable because this floor reduces the load on your knees and other joints.
Step 3. Install a television or stereo in your room
Follow the directions of a professional trainer and provide some entertainment while you work out. Television is especially useful if you like to follow exercise videos. Music can be a good stimulant when exercising. There are many studies linking music to the rhythm of exercise so that it lasts longer.
Step 4. Try installing a wall mirror
Mirrors are not only to decorate your room, but are also useful for paying attention to movement and monitoring your exercise form. because often practice alone so no one can monitor and advise you.
