Micaela’s Favorite Home Workout Equipment

Here are some of my favorite portable home gym equipment that you can use to workout from home, or even outdoors that you can buy on Amazon!

Where & What To Buy:

1. Timer: Gym Boss

Cost: $19.95 USD

I have been using a gym boss timer with my clients for about a decade now. I love this timer because it’s simple to use, it has an interval mode, you can wear it and it will either beep or vibrate to tell you that you’re all done. While this isn’t a necessary tool with the Love Your Bod workouts as we have a built-in timer, it’s still something that I use with my clients or for the days where I am creating new workouts for LYB.

2. Loop Bands: Sling Shot Grippy Hip Circle (Aka. Booty Bands) &  Therabands

Cost: $28.60 USD

For WAY too many years I kept having to buy new bands every year because they were cheap, and poor quality – so they kept breaking. Then after a long search online, I finally found the hip circle. These are made with fabric and have been tested on my clients for years now and they are still going strong. Although they are more expensive than the basic rubber ones you can find, this WILL last you which inevitably makes them cheaper in the long run since you won’t have to replace them. I use bands with as MANY exercises as I can. They are a phenomenal way to increase your glute activation, making many exercises more effective. The Theraband I recommended are just stronger and more durable than other brands I’ve used in the past.

3. Dumbbells: Amazon Basics Hex Dumbbells 

Cost: $1.50 Per Pound

Personally, I prefer Hex dumbbells over round only because they are easier to store away, PLUS you have the ability to do exercises like renegade rows much more safely. If you can ever find dumbbells for $1 per pound – grab them because that’s a steal! Mostly, they end up costing about $1.50 per pound. Yet another item you may want to check Kijiji for however.

4. Adjustable Weight Bench: Fitness Reality 1000 Super Max Weight Bench

Cost: $85 USD

This bench is awesome for home use because it’s foldable, making it a great bench for people who have limited space. It’s also super affordable! You can buy them used on amazon. Another great option is to look on Kijiji. People are always selling their old weight benches. While a bench opens the door to a lot of weight training exercises – many exercises can be easily adapted to do without the bench. If you start lifting REALLY heavyweights however, it’s a MUST!

5. Skip Rope: Ballistyx Jump Rope 

Cost: $23.86 USD

The Ballistyx speed rope comes equipped with 360 degree rotating cables. This is important when finding a good rope so that it doesn’t kink and tangle. It’s also super lightweight – great for anyone needing to get some cardio in from home. Before ordeirng however, just make sure you have high enough ceilings!

6. Stability Ball: URBNFit Exercise Ball 55cm

Cost: $19.99 USD

Anti-Burst, lots of colors to choose from and comes with a hand pump! Not much more you need from an exercise ball. Also, check out winners, sometimes you can find good stability balls there.

7. Suspension Training System – TRX

Cost: $99.95 USD

The TRX is an awesome tool that I use with my clients which can allow you to use your own body weight in new ways to get a great workout in from anywhere. There are imitation suspension training systems out there that are cheaper, however, I DID purchase one at one point for $20 and it absolutely did not feel the same and I was terrified that it was going to break while I was using it. I did not want to take the risk with my clients so I stuck with the original. I’ve had mine for over 10 years with almost zero wear and tear.

8. Balance Trainer: Bosu Stability Ball

Cost: $99 USD

There are a few versions of the Bosu ball – the one I recommended above is great for home use. The other one is an upgraded “Pro” version meant for commercial use. It’s $50 more expensive and totally not necessary to spend the extra $ if it’s just going to be you using it from home. Although on occasion they come up with a special Pink version of it – so if you’re looking for the pink aesthetic per prepared to pay more!

9. Ankle Weights: Synergee Comfort Fit Adjustable Ankle/Wrist Weights 5Lbs Each

Cost: $34.99 USD

There are lots of different ankle weights on the market, however, getting them your particular ankle size can often be the biggest issue. Aside from these Syerngee ones, I have also used the Goodlife Brand ones which I have only been able to ever find at Canadian Tire.

“I Can’t Afford All of This Home Workout Equipment Micaela!!!”

Now, don’t panic – I am not suggesting you need to go out and buy ALL of this home workout equipment right away (or at all). If you have a limited budget, I would start with a few pairs of dumbbells and a loop band. That’s IT! You can eventually build up from there for the items that interest you most or you may find that all you need is to upgrade your weights from time to time. For the LYB HOME workouts, all you need is a pair of weights and a loop band for all 12-weeks of programs. So yea, we gottcha covered. 😁

Other Home Gym Equipment We Love:

Manduka Yoga Mat (this is the cream of the crop of yoga mats, BUT they don’t wear out easily or stink!!)

The Grid Foam Roller (I’ve had this for years and it has not worn down at all)

Barbell Set (Okay, I’ll admit it, I only like this one because it’s pink!)

Apple Watch (LOVE mine to death to be able to track my activity)

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