One of the biggest lifestyle changes many people had to make during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is the way we workout. At the beginning of quarantine, many gyms and fitness studios were forced to shut their doors in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus. This drastic change in the fitness world has led to many taking their fitness routines back into their home.

 

While there may have been an adjustment period for some when trying to navigate at-home workouts, many people have discovered the vast benefits that come with working out at home. In addition to some serious financial savings from paused or cancelled gym membership fees, working out at home opens up the potential for trying new types of workouts and exercises that you may not have otherwise been exposed to.

 

If you have found yourself working out at home now more than ever before, or are looking for ways to get in a gym-worthy workout from your living room, we have all the tips you need! With a plan, a few small pieces of gym equipment, and your own body, you can absolutely keep yourself on track to meet all of your fitness goals.

 

 

 

Here’s how to get a great workout at home:

Schedule It In and Stick To It

When you don’t have to leave your house to get to the gym or make it to a group fitness class, it can be easy to push off your workouts which can oftentimes lead to not ever getting around to working out. Keeping yourself accountable and dedicating a specific time window to workout every day is a great way to get yourself into a consistent routine. The more consistent you are, the easier it will be to show up for yourself. 

If possible, workout in the morning

We know this one can be a bit tricky, especially if you already have to be up early for work or are just not a morning person. However, being able to complete your workout first thing in the morning may help you get it done before the day gets away from you.

Treat yourself to new, quality at-home fitness equipment

One sure-fire way to make sure you use the equipment you buy, is to be excited about it! Stocking your home-gym with high quality fitness equipment will not only encourage you to use it more, but it will also help provide some variety to your workouts. Additionally, there are many equipment options that can be used for the whole body including resistance bands, suspension trainers, and more.

Take Virtual Workout Classes

If you find that you are really missing group fitness classes or personal training, there are endless free workout videos on youtube! Additionally, many fitness studios have opened up virtual fitness classes that are either free or low cost. There are many HIIT, weight-training, aerobic, and yoga classes! No matter what kind of workout you’re looking for, there is definitely a virtual class option for you out there.

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Now that you’re motivated and have a plan for working out at home, next you’re going to need equipment. Depending on what type of workouts you enjoy, will determine exactly what equipment you’ll need. 

 

Here are our top choices for at home workout equipment:

 

The Best At-Home Fitness and Recovery Equipment

Loop Resistance Bands

If you are someone who does not have a large space to dedicate to a home gym, resistance bands are for you. Resistance training is an incredible way to build strength, improve range of motion, and increase flexibility all with one small piece of equipment that can be easily stored away. Resistance bands can be added to almost any exercise to take it up a notch and come in multiple resistance levels making them perfect for any one at any fitness level.

 

Buy The BodyPro 5 Piece Resistance Band Set here for $8.95.

Speed Rope

You don’t need a treadmill to get an intense and powerful cardio workout in. Jump Roping is a proven and effective way to burn calories, improve heart and lung health, while also increasing physical strength. All you really need is a speed rope! As a bonus, they are small and compact for easy storage and can be taken anywhere.

 

Buy The BodyPro Speed Rope here for $14.95.

Ab Roller

We get it, crunches suck. They aren’t fun and quite frankly don’t really work that well. Enter the Ab Roller. Ab rollers are a great tool to build strength throughout the entire front and back of the core, as well as the upper back, chest, and arms.

 

The BodyPro Ab Roller is uniquely designed to provide resistance while rolling out and assistance when rolling back in to engage muscle thoroughly. This ab roller’s wide, spherical shape allows for it to be used both in and out as well as side to side to provide a more dynamic ab workout.

 

Get the BodyPro Ab Roller Pro her for $35.95.

11 Piece Resistance Tube Set

 

Similar to loop resistance bands, resistance tubes add a level of resistance to bodyweight exercises. This resistance band set includes a door anchor and two anchor straps which make it a great tool for both resistance training exercises to build strength as well as for physical therapy exercises. Available in ranging resistance levels, this set includes all you need to get in a great gym-worthy workout from home.

 

Buy the BodyPro 11 Piece Resistance Tube Set here for $29.95.

BodyPro V3 Pulse Percussion Massage Gun

Just as important as the workout itself, is muscle recovery. Making sure you are allowing your muscles to fully and properly recover in between workouts helps you increase your physical performance, range of motion, and flexibility.

 

A Percussion Massage Gun helps to enhance and accelerate muscle repair by providing fast, pressurized bursts in short pulses deep into the muscle tissue. This is especially beneficial if you're an athlete as it can increase blood flow to provide fast pain relief and improve your range of motion and function.

 

With 5 speeds, 4 interchangeable head attachments, a 4 hour battery life and a carrying case, the BodyPro Massage gun will be your new go-to tool after your workouts.

 

Buy the Bodypro Percussion Massage Gun here for $149.00.

 

Beginning the journey of at-home fitness can be a learning experience but once you equip yourself with the tools you need to set yourself up for success, you will be excited and ready to go! Stick with it and as you build your routine, you’ll find more and more fun and creative ways to workout at home.

 

At BodyPro, it is our goal to help you reach your full potential. We understand that everyone and everybody is different. We aim to provide you with all of the tools you will need from the start of your workout right up to the end.