The Top 5 At-Home Workout Equipment Items of 2022
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Exercise is one of life’s non-negotiables for overall health. Research has proven that regular physical activity can improve heart health [1]. More than that, a solid fitness routine can also ease stress, support joints and muscles as you age, and of course, help reach and maintain weight loss goals.
All it takes to reap these types of benefits is 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity and two resistance training sessions per week. [2] You don’t have to subject yourself to stuffy gym environments and tedious workouts to meet these goals.
Using our top 5 picks for at-home workout equipment makes it easier, more affordable, and more enjoyable to get active from home.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
If you’re hoping to build out your home gym, free weights are a must. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells offers a compact and convenient solution. It not only saves the space you’d take up with a full size rack, it completely replaces up to 15 sets of weights in one. With just the switch of a dial, you can quickly transform 5 lb dumbbells into 52.5 lbs for a variety of weight training exercises.
GOYOUTH Under Desk Electric Treadmill
Treadmill desks gained a new level of popularity among TikTok users hoping to up their daily step count and calorie burn while working. The GoYouth 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill does more by offering the full gym equipment experience from home with an LED display to track stats and speeds up to 6 MPH for post-work jogs. The sleek design makes for easy storage and movement. As for the noise? Meetings go undisturbed thanks to the top-grade shock-absorbers and low-noise motor.
Synergee Core Sliders
Simple, yet effective, sliders help you hone in on core, balance, and stability exercises — or even add a new element to your favorite movements. The double-sided Synergee Core Sliders work on smooth, hard surfaces and soft, carpeted floors for versatility. Given their small, portable shape, they slip right into your suitcase or gym bag for easy workouts on the go. Plus, they’re one of the more affordable pieces of home exercise equipment this year.
Sunny Health & Fitness Stationary Bike
The Sunny Health & Fitness Stationary Bike makes a sweaty, heart-pumping workout accessible for all budgets and fitness levels. The adjustable handlebars, seat, and resistance allow you to customize your ride. Coming in at just under $300 including shipping, this bike transforms your home into the most affordable cycling studio in the city. There’s no need for experience when this popular activity has led to countless free classes online.
Theragun Mini
The Theragun changed the game of workout recovery. Now, you can harness that same muscle-soothing power with the more affordable, pocket-sized Theragun Mini. The massage tool uses a unique tapping sensation to ease tension and break up knots in the muscle groups used during your workout. With three speeds and an easy-to-grip design, it’s your portable solution for all life’s stressors.
SOURCES
Tian, D., & Meng, J. (2019). Exercise for Prevention and Relief of Cardiovascular Disease: Prognoses, Mechanisms, and Approaches. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity, 2019, 3756750. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3756750
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2018) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition.
Cody Horton is a freelance journalist based in St. Petersburg, FL. When not writing he enjoys spending time with his two young children, kayaking, and running.
