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- It's likely that I've tried more at-home workout tools than the average person as a result of my job at Insider Picks.
- Below, I rounded up my all-time favorites, plus a bit about why I like them. If you're concerned about versatility, storage space, and convenience, then they may be a fit for you too.
- Picks include a wide range of gear, from adjustable dumbbells to ankle weights.
For better or worse, I hate being idle. If I'm watching TV, sitting at my office desk, or on the phone catching up with my mom, I'd prefer to be moving. Call it internalized Midwestern sensibility, but repose always feels like a missed opportunity to me.
This, plus my job as a member of the Insider Picks team, has made me the unwitting tester of more at-home exercise gear than any one New Yorker has any right in owning. In all my time researching, testing, and deliberating what gets to stay in my shoe-box apartment, I've also become a much more discerning shopper.
Below, I've rounded up the eight at-home workout tools I personally believe are most worth the money, and which I use frequently. However, as with any workout, the key to finding the right at-home gear is figuring out what your own needs are, and which recurring roadblocks to staying active you can address with products. For me, my main priorities are storage space, convenience, and the versatility to go from light and mindless workouts that complement a Netflix marathon to very challenging ones.
In general, the simplest tools are the ones that reliably work the best - and they're the ones you'll find yourself picking up most often, which may amount to more effectiveness than what gives you the biggest bang for your buck. There are a few hidden treasures on the internet, camouflaged by cheesy photos of what look like standout gimmicks - but, by and large, the classics are what will age the best.
Below, I'll walk you through my personal favorite at-home products, plus why I like them - and why you may too.
These are the home workout tools I personally love most, and why:
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