It can be tough to fit a gym visit into an already hectic schedule, but it’s easier than ever to get in shape outside a fitness center—with a few key pieces of home workout equipment. Now, when it comes to gym equipment for home, there are some basic must-haves…and some fun bonus buys that can take in-home workouts to the next level. Ready to get the best home gym equipment ever? This post highlights the basic cardio and weight training equipment for home, and also shares some purchases that will really level-up personal fitness routines!

Consider these items non-negotiable for exercise routines that happen in the house.

Even cardio addicts need to engage in weight training in order to have a truly complete fitness routine. Luckily, the days of having to lift barbells are in the past, thanks to the wide variety of new types of weight training equipment. Want to passively incorporate weights into the rest of a workout routine? Try wearing these wrist and ankle weights on a walk around the neighborhood. While they measure just .55 and 1.1 pounds, respectively, they’ll still deliver many of the benefits of weight training, including greater bone and joint health, without any special effort. Or, for those who want to build up to heavier lifting, try this set of wrist and ankle weights that can go up to 13 pounds.

Prefer a more traditional weight lifting routine? Try these super versatile weight lifting chains. They’re equipped with collars so they can be attached to bars or be worn over the shoulders, making it easier than ever to do deadlifts, bench presses, squats and more, whether in the basement, the living room or in a dedicated home gym space. 

And don’t forget to protect hands from blisters, or prevent slips when lifting weights. Simply grab a pair of breathable, fingerless workout gloves and get ready for a pain-free fitness routine.

Some people just don’t like weight lifting. But they still want the benefit of joint, bone and muscle support. Enter resistance training—the alternative exercise that’s lightweight, easy and very portable, making resistance bands some of the best home exercise equipment for people who frequently travel.

First, try these door anchor straps, as they can facilitate resistance band training for up to 200 pounds—or 250, with the addition of the included metal buckle. With nail-free, 10 second installation, they can be mounted anywhere from the basement to the hotel door, bringing gym quality training to resistance workouts. Great for chest flies, rows, pull downs, elevated push-ups, biceps curls, triceps training and all kinds of back workouts. 

Love lower body workouts? Try these resistance bands for the legs and buttocks. A great addition to weight training routines as well as barre or cardio workouts, these bands are critical home workout equipment for strengthening and toning. Best of all, they take up virtually no storage space, and arrive with their own carrying case.

It’s amazing how many workouts can be built around medicine balls, whether they’re large enough to sit on, or designed to fit behind the back or between the thighs.

Try this 65 cm yoga ball chair for core workouts, leg and buttocks training and more—it’s an extra worthwhile piece of home workout equipment since it can serve as a home office chair once exercise time is done. Bonus: it even comes with its own stand, to improve stability.

Need a slightly smaller-sized ball? Try this 45cm option—it even comes with its own inflating pump, and anti-burst technology that will keep the ball from popping, even if it’s accidentally overfilled.

Now, with these basic pieces of home workout equipment, it’s easy to get into a variety of fantastic exercise routines—just add a cute athleisure outfit, a mat or towel, a water bottle for hydration, and a great playlist for inspiration. But, to take that exercise routine from good to great, keep reading for the best home gym equipment for next-level workouts.

These days, thanks to the miracle of fitness apps and livestreamed workouts, it’s entirely possible to take a variety of fitness classes from the comfort of home. But some of those boutique workouts go better with specialized equipment.

All about the namaste? Add this non-slip yoga towel to the list of must-have home workout equipment. Designed for use with or without a mat, it’s great for use with a variety of workouts, helping prevent slips thanks to its stabilizing, sweat-wicking surface.

Looking to loosen up tight muscles and add recovery to home workouts? This high-density foam roller can be used to roll out tight spots on the body, but can also serve as a piece of home workout equipment that adds instability or resistance training to a routine when used in place of a mat or hand weights.

Want to maximize the burn on all those home workouts? Grab this Sweet Sweat waist trimming band—once strapped into place, the neoprene material raises core temperature, helping sweat out water weight to create a sleeker waist line.

Finally, for those who have a bit more space in their home gym—and want to get in a workout that’s just plain fun—consider adding this folding mini trampoline to the rest of the gym equipment for home. Equipped with a c-shaped adjustable hand rail for safety and stability, the sweat-proof rebounding surface will help bounce off the calories in the most fun way imaginable. Trampoline height is also adjustable, between 32 and 42 inches, so it can work with a variety of ceiling heights—and for family members of different heights.

What are your must-have pieces of home workout equipment? Got a favorite home exercise routine everyone should try? Comment Below!