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Uh, hello, there's a skull and crossbones on the handles of this jump rope! So freakin' cool! It is ideal for those interested in cardio training and is very lightweight — great for storing in your junk drawer and busting out when you're ready to sweat. Plus, it has 4.9K five-star reviews on Amazon, so you know it's legit.
Promising review: "Very good-quality materials are used, starting from the steel rope, which is encased in some sort of heavy-duty, slightly clear plastic to the smooth bearings. The finish of the rope is very slick and seems like it'll hold up a long time. If you grab the handle and spin it, the bearing will go 10 revolutions easily, speaking to the quality of the bearings. I've only had it a couple of weeks and it is holding up great. For $10, probably one of the best ropes you can get. And from what I read about the owners of the company and their warranty, seems like these folks will be more than happy to get a new rope over to you ASAP if your current one breaks for whatever reason." —Roman
Get it from Amazon for $10.20.
Promising review: "With a new baby I found myself doing a lot of upper body exercises while holding my little one. While this is a great upper-body and potentially full-body workout, I found the baby to be a little too squirmy to be effective so I decided to pick up this medicine ball. It was a great choice. It's grippy, compact, and effective. It also doesn't have a tendency to spit up on me while doing chest presses, which is a big plus. Best part — this ball doesn't complain if I accidentally drop it. Honestly — this is a great basic medicine ball. The rubber skin provides great grip. No 'heavy spots,' with the weight evenly distributed across the ball. There are plenty of quick exercises you can do at home to do a full-body workout with the benefit of building both slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle. Ball seems plenty durable and should last a good long time. Great purchase. Thinking of buying another in a different weight." —Todd W.
Get it from Amazon for $28.50+ (available in 10 weights).
Despite its size, this lil' elliptical gets the job done! You can use it standing or place it under your desk to assure you get your workout in even if you're hanging out at home.
Promising review: "I love this elliptical! It isn't exactly 'portable,' but I was able to carry it to work on public transportation without killing myself. Setup took about 15 minutes and didn't require tools or more skill than Ikea furniture. It's completely silent and I have had people standing at my desk talking to me who had no idea I was even using it. I always tell them about it though and now several other people in my office have bought one. At first I was only doing 10-15 miles a day before getting tired, or I would find it distracting as my heart rate got up, but now I have the resistance at 75% and I can use it for 4-5 hours a day, logging up to 50 miles on average. I have found a sweet-spot where I can peddle non-stop and I always feel riiiiight on the verge of breaking a serious sweat, so I take a 30 second break every 10-15 minutes just to keep from ruining my make-up." —blac12
Get it from Amazon for $104.49.
You can work out SO many different parts of your body using these stretchy little guys — and you don't even have to leave your bedroom.
Promising review: "I have had these for a few weeks now and I must say I'm thoroughly impressed with the packaging and quality of these bands. You get everything you see in the product pictures and it is exactly as advertised. There is an instructional pamphlet that details several different exercises possible with these bands with images of the different setups. The foam bars are sturdy and I had no trouble getting a good workout from using the bands with the bars. There isn't really anything I can fault this product on. It is truly a terrific exercise product that will get you results if you put in the effort of using it. A plus is that it is so mobile and compact in the storage bag that I leave it by the television set so that I can get in a little exercise while I am watching." —W. Kwok
Get it from Amazon for $22.98.
Step on the court with Mario, Luigi, and the rest of the classic squad and get ready to break a sweat and have a great time! You can even purchase handheld tennis rackets to get the full experience.
Promising review: "I'm not a fan of sports games, but Mario Tennis Aces surprised me. It plays just like standard tennis, but incorporates many different types of moves, an energy bar, trick shots, and special moves that all make it feel more like a fighting game. It's incredibly fun to play with friends and has a substantial story mode as well. Check this game out, it might surprise you with how fun it is." —chickfred
Get it from Amazon for $47.94.
I may or may not have popped a rib out of place last year while experimenting with weight machines at the gym. So, please, take my advice and start slow with a basic dumbbell set at home.
Promising review: "I've recently started working out at home since I can't do much walking outdoors here in Wisconsin during the winter. Rather than getting a gym membership, I decided to invest in some workout equipment. I've really gotten interested in using Jillian Michaels' workout videos and the one I use most of the time, Jillian Michaels — 30 Day Shred, requires hand weights. I've owned these weights for only a couple weeks and I'm very happy with them! I've used them a number of times with my video and they work great. I feel the price is good for the quality and I will look at ordering others in the future as I get stronger! If you are looking for some hand weights, I recommend buying these!" —Kristin B.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in 1–20 pounds or as a set of four different weights).
Promising review: "Thick, comfortable, heavily padded, soft grip, colorful coding system. I have bought several of these, and although the price increases the heavier you go, I have found these to be of excellent quality, and use them often. These colorful padded weight bars were a wonderful addition to our family exercise room, and having the lighter weight bars (6 and 9 lb) make it easy for the whole family (with varying fitness levels) to join in. So easy and comfortable to use! I can't wait to finish my collection with the addition of the heaviest bars!" —J. Sutton
Get it from Amazon for $21.38+ (available in nine colors and sizes 4–28 pounds).
I have read SO much about this incredible product and am personally dying to try one out. You can connect it your Apple Watch to monitor your heart rate in real time, workout to customized playlists, and get real-time feedback from certified trainers. I men, my gosh, there are 20+ different genres of classes to choose from! I also love how chic and futuristic it looks! You can also add up to six profiles so you and all your roomies can join in on the fun.
Promising review: "The Mirror is the best investment I’ve made in quite some time. It is extremely easy to use. The set up was a breeze. I’ve only had it a little over a week and I am using it daily even if running short on time...it’s easy to even do a 15 minute class! I also love I can do multiple classes one for cardio and then add on a short stretch or toning class. Basically, I feel I control what I want to do each day fitting into my schedule rather than working around classes at the gym. And for a family this is far less expensive each month than a multi-person gym membership. I’m thrilled with The Mirror!!! Even had a friend join me for a class and she loved it too!!" —Ronda Stratis Elkins
Get it from Mirror for $1,495.
I'm pretty basic — I won't lie about that — and so I am VERY into these marble dumbbells. They seem like a must-have accessory for any home gym, don't you think? Each one is crafted with natural marble stone, ensuring your next workout will be as bougie as possible.
Get it from Free People for $100 (available in two styles).
Promising review: "I thought this would sit in the box because the directions for putting it together would be confusing. But I've never seen such simplified instructions and great pictures in case you don't know the name of every nut and bolt. The machine clock doesn't work exactly right, the count gets off but that might be something I can fix. it just doesn't matter that much to me. It is small and can fit most anywhere but it isn't lightweight. One person can move it but a little awkward to maneuver. Well worth the price and is very quiet to use." —Erda
Get it from Sharper Image for $189.99.
I have one of these yoga mats and it has been a game-changer. Whether I'm taking it to an actual class or using it to follow a workout on YouTube at home, I know I'm not going to slip and hurt myself (can you tell I'm accident-prone?). Its many cute style options are for sure an added bonus!
Promising review: "Love love love love this!! I'm 5'10" with LONG legs, so regular mats don't work for me. I step off them and they're not big enough. This one is amazing...nice and thick. Once I washed/prepped it, there's not slippage. You do have to wash/scrub it or it starts out pretty slick. But totally worth the money. I haven't used any other of my mats since. Thinking about getting another one to leave at my office." —Careyidaho
Get it from Amazon for $22.48+ (available in 34 styles).
I was first introduced to this product via watching the Kardashians work out on Instagram (yes, really) and I've grown to love it! It's really simple to use — I like to do my crunches on it, as it gives me more back support. There are tons of other ways to break a sweat using this, so def consider adding it to your shopping cart.
Promising review: "OMG...I love this. I just did a 5k race with my son and his friends, it's called The Inflatable5k, meaning you run 3 miles while having inflatable obstacles to run, jump, or climb upon. I did it, but I have to say it was harder than I thought to balance on a balloon! I bought this wanting to improve, but I was not expecting all this FUN. I really love it! It's so easy on my joints — in fact when I use this in place of my step for aerobics DVDs, my knee pain is gone...for real! Unexpected bonus!!" —Kat
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in 11 styles).
This is a prime example of something my gym has that I've always been too scared to try (for fear of quite literally falling on my face). The sliding technique used with this workout tool is great for building up your core — and actually looks kinda...fun? I'm gonna order a pair of these gliding discs to test out on my wood floors in the privacy of my own home. Who's with me?!
Promising review: "I would hands-down buy these again! They work great on both carpet (even my longer-ish carpet) and my hard wood floors. They're exactly as described and are the perfect size. Nothing negative to say (except that my abs are killing me!)" —Kara
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in five colors).
Essentially a tire with handles, this item is going to roll right into your workout routine. It's great for strengthening your abs, shoulder, arms, and back — which is pretty unbelievable based on how compact it is. Sign me UP.
Promising review: "The little ab wheel is deceptively simple and sturdy. It looks like a kid's toy, but with proper daily use, it will give you a serious workout. It will strengthen not only your core (abs and lower back) but your arms, shoulders, legs, and entire body as well. In addition, it will give you an aerobic workout, because your heart and lungs will want to join in the fun!" —Whizzets
Get it from Amazon for $13.50+ (available in two colors).
I always try to map out my exercise plan before I hit the gym, otherwise I'll idle around and wander aimlessly from machine to machine. I'm even more likely to waste precious time trying to find a routine to follow when I'm at home. These cards will solve your workout-planning woes immediately!
Promising review: "These cards are *amazing.* I love that I can schedule my workout week sensibly and safely — I really appreciate the tips on the backs of the cards! The calorie burn is accurate, if not a bit conservative. Lifting heavier will burn more, but the suggested burn is near perfect for lighter lift days. The HIIT and Core cards are such a nice bonus, too! My favorite part of this item is that I can do my workout at my pace without any annoying outdated music or chatting from a trainer, like you'd find on a DVD. I get burned out easily from repetition (as in, the same dry jokes or WOO! in a DVD), and have bagged MANY workout programs, but these cards are perfect for keeping me excited about my fitness!" —Lori McCarthy
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Promising review: "If you know yoga and have taken classes, this is a good way to vary your day-to-day routine. I was in a rut and had stopped practicing. These got me back on the mat. I roll all the dice at once then group standing poses, forward bends, back bends and core work. I start with four or five rounds of Sun Salutations to warm up. Just my thoughts, everyone should tweak their practice to suit them." —kathleen l hitt
Get them from Amazon for $13.41.
Don't believe me? Order one of these and give it a try. This seemingly harmless workout tool makes for a serious strength-training sesh.
Promising review: "After a season with a personal trainer and lots of kettle bell use, decided to bring a set home. Honestly, the color was a factor here — the bright colors are, yes, attractive — but they also become sort of a mental trigger for which bell weighs what....maybe it's the sweat talking, but somehow it helps in this household. The grips are big enough for the biggest hand, but with enough grip and lots of stability for a smaller hand. The fact that they are coated means an occasional clunk on the floor doesn't seem to worrisome. The price point was also a very big selling feature. Highly recommend." —Lillian Paul
Get a set of three from Amazon for $30.39.
Exercise balls are a must-have for any home workout! You can use them to improve your core, for overall balance, alongside a Pilates video, and much more. Not to mention they're pretty fun to just bounce on.
Promising review: "I can't even begin to say enough good things about this stability ball! My back has gotten so much stronger since I started using it as an office chair for one or two hours per day! I work from home and my back had gotten incredibly weak, to the point that I could only walk one quarter-mile before the pain would get EXTREMELY bad and unbearable. After two weeks of using the ball, I can now walk 1 mile before pain begins — that is a HUGE improvement and has made an even bigger impact on my happiness and quality of life. I might add that it is REALLY fun to bounce on it! I having been having a ball with it (pardon the pun)." —Valerie
Get it from Amazon for $16.90+ (available in 3 sizes and 10 colors).
I have a pair of leggings from Calia by Carrie Underwood and they are one of my favorites to work out in. The material is unbelievably soft and do a really great job at wicking away sweat during even the most intense workouts. I've worn them to spin classes, to run, and while exercising at home. They're definitely a splurge-worthy pair you'll be happy you invested in — I mean, they have POCKETS!
Get them from CALIA by Carrie Underwood for $70 (available in sizes XS–XL).
Want more than just an exercise ball? Meet your new office companion — the exercise ball chair. I sometimes get really antsy at work and find myself bouncing around. I might as well be doing it in a chair built for that, right?
Promising review: "Sitting is killing us. Every week that headline is somewhere. This chair is so much more than a punchline on Portlandia. I have used it for over a year in my office job and I am an active 39-year-old male. Funny looks? Sure. But it's not for them, it's about my health and lower lumbar strength. For the first few weeks I had a 'regular' chair close by, to ease the transition. Now I wish that I could take my chair with me to client locations. We slump so easily. I used to 'sit' with my chair rolled all the way under the desk leaned back so that my butt and shoulders were the only thing supported. This balance chair forces you to sit up straight and support yourself. It forces you to pop up out of your seat. It will force you to strengthen your legs, back and shoulders. You will find yourself sitting more upright even when you are not using the chair. This chair is not for comfort. It is for you to get better." —Micah
Get it from Amazon for $61.11+ (available in nine styles).
Don't act like you don't know exactly what I'm referring to! Anyways, this body workout bar can transform any doorway into a personal gym.
Promising review: "I live by this iron gym. If you ever need a way to build confidence before embarrassing yourself at the gym with wrong form and two measly pull-ups, grind it out in your home and watch the improvement with this product. It’s affordable and very stable. I weigh about 205 lbs. and it holds my weight perfectly! I started out doing maybe two pull-ups and I practiced and I’m now doing 20 a clip. I’ve done it and you can too!" —Marcus
Get it from Amazon for $29.98.
I am actually OBSESSED with my Apple Watch. It is the number one thing that has changed the way I exercise. I got mine two years ago and have worn it every single day since – not kidding. It has so many great features on it that support working out at home, not to mention you can add Mickey or Minnie Mouse to the watch face. ;)
Promising review: "I love the always-on display on the watch. I went from Series 2 to this so it was a huge upgrade. It works well for fitness tracking and displaying messages without having to pull out your phone. The huge accessory market makes it easy to change the look of your watch with cases and bands. If you don’t have one and love Apple products this is a great device for you." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $484+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
I have this little foam roller and use it almost every night. I roll my spine over it and it releases all the tension in a series of very satisfying cracks. Get one — add it into your pre-bedtime ritual!
Promising review: "My chiropractor recommended I buy the 36-inch version of this for some daily routine back stretching to do at home. This product has been amazing for stretching, and massaging sore muscles throughout my back and shoulders. I feel very supported by this roller and have had no issues with it thus far. I weigh 200 pounds and have yet to damage this roller after weeks of use. Overall very pleased with this product. And at such a great price, I honestly can't find a single negative remark to note about it." —Luke Marrs
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four sizes and seven styles).
Promising review: "This is the perfect addition to my treadmill and stationary bike. Assembly time is about 30 minutes. I have attached the body pro works chart for your convenience. Overall, this bench is well worth the investment. Over 25 exercise options. I highly recommend this to anyone like myself who doesn't require a gym membership." —JEM
Get it from Amazon for $143.43.
In my opinion, the hardest part about exercising is finding a workout that you find fun and actually want to spend time doing. Enter: the Simply Fit Board. You can use it to balance during planks, as support for push-ups, or to strengthen your core. You're gonna love it!
Promising review: "Love this board! I use every day and it is a great workout. It's transportable, durable, and highly effective! My abs look amazing! You can work cardio, core, upper body and lower body in a great variety of workouts on YouTube designed for the Simply Fit Board — can't give higher praise for this one!" —Heidi Hogan
Get it from Amazon for $19.88 (available in four colors).
Honestly, you could probably just dance around your room to Taylor Swift or Cardi B for an hour and get in just as much cardio as if you went for a run. Think about it. With this subscription you will have access to any song at any time, and if you have an Amazon Echo you can ask Alexa to play your workout playlist for you!
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 a month.
Promising review: "This is one of the hardest workout machines I've used. It looked so simple and it fits the space in my apartment perfectly. I thought I could spend 20 min a day on it no problem, however I'm working on going a minute straight. It kills my legs but in a good way!" —Andrea White
Get it from Amazon for $179.99.
Nothing pisses me off more than when I'm working out and the wire from my headphones gets stuck on something and they get RIPPED out of my ears. I need to step out of the Stone Age and upgrade to a wireless pair like these.
Promising review: "Fantastic head phones! They stay charged FOREVER! I had them fully charged and used them for an hour on average six times a week and did not need to charge them again for a month! The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times." —Jessica Johnston
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight colors).
This is also one of our BuzzFeed Reviews picks for the best wireless headphones!
Or like, don't ever go to a regular gym because by the end of this roundup you'll have everything you'll ever need for a dope home workout. Just sayin'.
Promising review: "If you work out at home and use body weight, you need the Perfect Fitness Pushup Elite stands. They allow you to vary your width, strengthen your hands and wrists, and alleviate pain, while allowing for deeper pushups. The result is a better chest and tricep pump, which translates into more strength and size. The stands give you an extra couple of inches in height while doing pushups and added comfort as they can rotate 360 degrees. The handles have a rubber padding, which is comfortable on your hands and can support up to 400 pounds. This is perfect for me since I use a weight vest when doing pushups." —D. Miyao
Get a set of two from Amazon for $27.39.
Ah, the magic of technology. From boxing and speed skating to dodgeball and combat fighting, there are tons of simulation games for the Oculus Quest that'll help you work up a sweat at home.
Get them from Oculus: Rift for $399.99, Quest for $399.99.
And check out one BuzzFeed writer's full review of the Oculus Rift here.
Promising review: "Who could have thought that doing an exercise bike has so much fun! Although the explorer graphics are not that great but overall still looks fine and I believe they are finding ways to improve it. Their customer supports were great. Fast response when I have issues in logging in. Worth the experience." —Chris
Get it from Amazon for $99.95.
Promising review: "I love my Echelon bike. It gives me the ability to stay in shape for the spring and summer seasons when I usually ride outdoors. Having the option to hop on the bike and jam out to music and get a workout in with various amounts of timed sessions. The capability of having a competitive atmosphere with the leaderboard, other riders, and instructors pushing me to achieve more is nothing short of amazing. I would recommend these bikes and affordable plans to anyone who likes to get a little more out of a workout. The options are endless, whether your looking to ride, strength train, stretch or do yoga. The total experience has given me a boost to continue to working toward a stronger and better person all year around. Thank you Echelon!" —Michael K
Get it from Echelon for $839.98+ (available with a variety of subscription plans).
Kacey Musgraves even posted about having/loving this exact water bottle! So, you can be both *happy* you're drinking lots of water and *sad* you always have to pee. Such is life!
Promising review: "I'm in love with this bottle! Why? Because I only need to fill it ONCE and have my hydration requirements are met. The design is trendy, the motivational quotes help me stay on track AND it's pretty much portable. I'd recommend using the hand bar instead of the little rope thing because a full bottle IS HEAVY! Love it and would recommend it for my fellow water laggers :) Enjoy!" —Anisa
Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in 3 sizes and 35 styles).
Promising review: "I recently got a new road bike for the occasional weekend ride. As fun as that is, I wanted a way to use the bike indoors to maintain some level of cardio fitness for when work/weather/etc. gets in the way. This trainer meets those needs and is very affordable. Setup was a snap (there is a YouTube video instructional that I followed for setup, way better than the included instructions). The levels of resistance offer a wide range, so its great for long-distance or high intensity. It's a very cheap and practical way to get some indoor cardio as well as extend the usage of an existing bicycle. While I would probably consider a nicer fluid trainer if I was a 'professional biker,' most people aren't that, and just want a way to get a good workout without spending a fortune. For those people, this trainer is perfect." —Adam Goldstein
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
How CUTE are these? They are technically weights to add additional resistance to your workout, but they are also very stylish! You can wear them on your wrists or around your ankles during at-home yoga for an extra boost during your routine.
Promising review: "These weights are incredible – absolutely stunning! Such great quality too. I got them for walking and yoga but I think I am going to wear them everywhere! They are very comfy and soft to the touch. And I LOVE the packaging. They come with a free bag to carry them in. I am definitely going to buy more colors." —Jackie
Get them from Amazon for $49 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I purchased this poster as a visual aid to go with my home gym setup. The poster is made out of medium thickness paper, the size is ideal, the print looks like it was printed on a commercial printer with quality colors, and the laminating has no bubbles between the sheet and paper." —William Terrill
Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in two sizes).
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