I'm a Trainer, and These Are the 10 Pieces of Equipment Every Home Gym Needs to Have

No matter how big or small your living space is, you've got to have a jump rope. Why? Because you can integrate it into your workout in so many different ways, like for a warmup, active recovery, or an intense workout. The YZLSPORTS Professional Adjustable Steel Wire Jump Rope ($8) won't take up much space and is a staple to any home gym.

Looking for a quick and intense workout? Give this 15-minute abs and leg jump rope workout a shot.

If there's one piece of equipment you absolutely must have, it's a set of dumbbells. The AmazonBasics Neoprene Dumbbells ($30) can be incorporated into almost any workout and will help you increase your strength and build muscle.

Here's a 24-minute total-body workout that only requires one dumbbell.

If you're in a tight space, want to upgrade your bodyweight workouts, or travel a lot, you've definitely got to get a pair of iMounTek GPCT 2 Piece Dual Side Sliders ($13). They take up virtually no space and will instantly make your workouts more challenging.

Don't believe us? Try this 20-minute slider workout.

Whether you do yoga every day, once in a blue moon, or just do a few stretches after your workout, you've got to have a yoga mat. We recommend investing in a quality mat, like the Manduka Prolite Yoga and Pilates Mat ($62-$192), that will last for years.

Here's a flow for weightlifters and another flow to reduce stress.

If you're tired of resistance bands that stretch out, break, and constantly roll up, you've got to try the Sling Shot Hip Circle by Mark Bell ($28). It won't move, and it provides more resistance than the traditional plastic resistance band.

If you've got a smaller space or you're just looking for one piece of equipment to strengthen your entire body, you've got to try the TRX All-in-One Suspension Training System ($150). You can focus on a specific body part or do a full-body workout with the TRX, and the best part is, this suspension system is so small, you can pack it in your bag and train anywhere.

Here's a beginner full-body TRX workout to get you started.

Another must-have piece of equipment for any home gym is the Trideer Exercise Ball ($17-$27).

Here's an intense ab workout you can do with just an exercise ball.

As you're building your home gym, don't forget a quality water bottle to keep you hydrated. We love the S'well Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Sport Water Bottle ($40).

Work your entire body no matter how big or small your space is with the AmazonBasics Cast Iron Kettlebells ($20). Don't forget to check out this five-move total-body kettlebell workout.

If you're looking to increase the intensity of your workouts, definitely add a Titan Fitness 8-Pound Weighted Medicine Ball ($28) to your home gym.