Equipment for Minimalistic home gym

nataliemarie387
nataliemarie387 Posts: 61 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to buy some equipment for my home so I can still workout on days that I don't get to the gym. I don't see the need for a full gym in my home but I'd like to feel like I have enough on hand to get a decent workout in.

Currently I have: two 5 lb dumbbells, one 15 lb kettlebell, two sets of resistance bands, and a yoga mat

What else do I need?

Initial thoughts are a set of 10 lb dumbbells (the 5's are pretty light and I don't feel like they do anything) and a swiss ball.

For reference I am a female, 5'6" with a small frame, currently 125lbs looking to get back down to my happy weight of 115lbs.

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  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    My first thought was the swiss ball, but you've mentioned that. Very versatile.

    A set of dumbbells up to 25 lbs, or maybe a dumbbell set with selectable or interchangeable weights. I personally wouldn't pay for the absurdly expensive bowflex brand ones, but I do have ones that are a steel handle with screw on locking caps that uses plates with a 1" hole. I picked those up at a second hand sports store for about half of retail price. Can change weight to match different exercises or overall increase weight as you get stronger.

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