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Any recommendations for a home gym?
Posted on 3/19/23 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 3/19/23 at 2:08 pm
Looking to get in shape and don’t really have a gym close to me. Budget around $1K or less. Any difference with bands/resistance machines vs weights? Obviously Bowflex pops up everywhere, so I assume it’s the leading brand. What do you guys/gals recommend?
Already have a treadmill.
Edit: something like this not worth it?
Marcy Smith Machine/Cage system/Stack system
Already have a treadmill.
Edit: something like this not worth it?
Marcy Smith Machine/Cage system/Stack system
This post was edited on 3/20/23 at 3:10 pm
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Posted on 3/19/23 at 2:50 pm to 7Tiger7
The possibilities are infinite. Get equipment you like to use.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 3:21 pm to gizmoflak
That’s the thing, I have no idea where to begin lol. Looking up options, Bowflex and Marcy seem to be popular, but wanted some expertise on if bands/resistance machines last/are as effective as the weight ones. Im new to fitness and just have no idea what I’m looking for if that makes sense.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 3:30 pm to 7Tiger7
I’d suggest a bench that does incline and a set of adjustable dumbbells. I have the FID bench from bells of steel and it’s held up perfectly for last 18 months of constant use. Combine with that nuobell 5-80 dbs and you’ll be set for those two items forever.
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If you later want to do barbell strength training you’ll still need a bench and dbs and those will last.
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If you later want to do barbell strength training you’ll still need a bench and dbs and those will last.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 3:59 pm to Canuck Tiger
That would have been my next purchase. Want to get comfortable without weights first, but might be best to just have a bench ready to go when I transition.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 4:31 pm to 7Tiger7
I got an Echelon bike, bench w/ incline/decline, Bowflex adjustable dumbbells. Just added a Jayflex hyperbar.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 5:13 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
Looks like most piece together multiple equipments sets. I was thinking a 1-in-all type setup if there’s anything out there.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 5:18 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
I did attach a link to something a coworker recommended.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 5:54 pm to 7Tiger7
1k or less...hit up craigslist for equipment
Posted on 3/19/23 at 7:13 pm to 7Tiger7
If you are looking to get in shape I would look in to getting kettlebells. Take up less space and a lots of work outs available online for free.
Posted on 3/19/23 at 7:42 pm to 7Tiger7
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Budget around $1K or less.
How much space do you have?
Posted on 3/19/23 at 10:41 pm to FieldEngineer
Garage (2 car space) is empty. Would still like to park car inside sometimes, so maybe half that.
This post was edited on 3/19/23 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 3/20/23 at 8:15 am to 7Tiger7
X3 bar and kettlebells.
Posted on 3/20/23 at 9:12 am to 7Tiger7
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I did attach a link to something a coworker recommended.
That does look like a nice setup for the price. I prefer free weights and their versatility.
Posted on 3/20/23 at 9:15 am to 7Tiger7
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Garage (2 car space) is empty. Would still like to park car inside sometimes, so maybe half that.
This is what I did. My brother got some really nice horse mats from Tractor Supply for his.
Posted on 3/20/23 at 5:12 pm to 7Tiger7
Dip bars, floor parallettes, rings.
Posted on 3/20/23 at 6:10 pm to 7Tiger7
I wouldn’t invest in one machine. There are so many more versatile items you can use.
Here are some ideas:
Kettlebells. You can kick your arse with just one 36lb kettlebell to start. You will eventually want to get a pair of the same weight.
A pull-up bar or rings. If squats are the king of the lower body, I think, pull ups are the king of the upper body.
A ruck sack or weight vest with 20-45lbs. You can add this for hikes, runs, push-ups, pull-ups, dips, etc.
A dip bar or rings (rings are great because you can do pull-ups and dips)
A barbell with 200lbs of weights (see if you can find them used).
I used to have a DIY squat/bench rack made out of two 8 foot 4x4s and two buckets of concrete. Buy a cheap bench.
You get any combination of 2-3 of the above and you can build months of programming.
As someone above said, get something you enjoy. The best equipment is any equipment that you will use.
Here are some ideas:
Kettlebells. You can kick your arse with just one 36lb kettlebell to start. You will eventually want to get a pair of the same weight.
A pull-up bar or rings. If squats are the king of the lower body, I think, pull ups are the king of the upper body.
A ruck sack or weight vest with 20-45lbs. You can add this for hikes, runs, push-ups, pull-ups, dips, etc.
A dip bar or rings (rings are great because you can do pull-ups and dips)
A barbell with 200lbs of weights (see if you can find them used).
I used to have a DIY squat/bench rack made out of two 8 foot 4x4s and two buckets of concrete. Buy a cheap bench.
You get any combination of 2-3 of the above and you can build months of programming.
As someone above said, get something you enjoy. The best equipment is any equipment that you will use.
This post was edited on 3/21/23 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 3/20/23 at 10:41 pm to 7Tiger7
Bullworker Iso-Flo. $120 and it really is a nice workout.
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