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Get swole at home on your own time and within your own budget.
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Its very much the opposite of fun, you say?
Then you should get some of the best gym equipment for your home, like, stat.
We narrowed it down to six award-worthy essentialsthree investment pieces and three relatively budget-friendly and versatile staples.
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Theyre easy to screw on and are super simple to get the hang of.
The more functional workout equipment is, the better.
Its made with curves throughout to ensure your hand position is correct and comfortable regardless of the moves.
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We found it best to use this beautiful beam for squats, hip thrusts, and shoulder presses.
Its essentially a gym and a trainer packed into one.
They combine cardio and strength training together for a super accessible yet challenging and rewarding workout.
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What more could you want?
This baby also offers stellar resistance training.
It has a whopping 160 levels of advanced electromagnetic resistance that can generate up to 1500 watts.
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find another cycling bike on the market with resistance a linebacker would struggle with.
The three fan options are also fantastic.
Since it folds, youre able to save space when youre not putting work in.
It is right there with you!
All it takes is a little self-motivation and planning, and you’ve got a workout in minutes!
I would say grab a mat and some weights, says Cooley.
We then narrowed these down to 30 award winners.
Summer Cartwrightis a marathon runner, certified cycling instructor, and the senior commerce editor at Shape.
She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery equipment.
For the 2025 Fitness Awards, we consulted with the following experts:
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