Sure, a gym membership is nice, but have you tried working out at home? You can wear whatever ratty old clothes you want, don't have to care what your hair looks like, and don't have to fight the sweaty crowds for your coveted equipment. And you don't even need expensive equipment to create your own personal home gym.
These pieces of equipment from Amazon are all under $30 and can help you burn calories, tone up, and get in a good, effective workout. Be sure to check out our Home Workouts page to get inspired on how to break a sweat right in the comfort of your own home.
All you need for a basic toning arm routine at home is a good set of dumbbells. Order these CAP Barbell Neoprene Coated 10-Pound Dumbbells ($26). You can also get them in two pounds, three pounds, five pounds, or eight pounds, all $22 or less.
Help relieve sore muscles post-workout with this multipurpose Enkeeo Grid Design Foam Roller ($17).
Invest in this useful HaloVa Exercise Multifunctional Ball ($19) for stretching or yoga.
These eco-friendly JEFlex Yoga Blocks ($12) are slip-resistant to help prevent sliding during your sweat session.
Get some good cardio in with this WOD Nation Speed Jump Rope ($19).
This travel-friendly ProSource Extra Thick Pad ($9) is ideal if you have hardwood floors and need a comfortable surface to exercise on.
Practice your pull-ups or chin-ups at home with this ProSource Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar ($27).
You can use these Toplus Loops Exercise Resistance Bands ($10) for at-home Pilates, yoga, or strength-training sessions.
Master your pull-ups or get a good stretch in with this Power Guidance Pull-Up Assistance Band ($13). It comes in five different resistance levels, ranging from 10 pounds all the way up to 175 pounds.
Work your core with these LYOU Exercise Sliders ($9). Try using them for these sliding mountain climbers.
Whether you're lifting heavy weights or using a rowing machine, these Contraband Pink Label Weightlifting Gloves ($15) will protect your hands from blisters and calluses.
Medicine balls are so multifunctional: you can work your arms, legs, core, or back with one. Pick up this JBM International 6-Pound Medicine Ball ($29), and try one of these seven medicine ball moves.
Practice aerobics or step-ups with The Step Original Aerobic Platform ($20).