Accessories and Equipment to Get in Shape at Home
This selection of home exercise equipment will not break the bank, and will still be useful for many years to come. With the exception of the Bowflex dumbbells, these items are all affordable for most people. Wrist weights and ab wheels have been around for decades now, and will always be an essential part of a home fitness arsenal.
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Creative Fitness Door Gym Buy new: $38.95 This pullup bar requires no modification to work with standard door frames, but does require a doorway with trim. Fits easily in 24- to 32-inch doorways (extensions available). Take it with you on the road, as it works with hotel door frames as well.
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Perfect Pushup – Original Buy new: $29.95 The Perfect Pushup uses the principals of biomechanics and engineering to help you comfortably do effective pushups, without undue strain on your wrists and elbows. It also helps stabilize and strengthen the shoulder joint. The unique rotating handles allow your arms to rotate naturally when you do push-ups, which helps speed up results by engaging more muscles in the arms, chest, shoulders, and back.
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Ironman Double Ab Wheel Buy new: $17.99Two easy-glide wheels and molded handles provide an effective workout. Tone abs, arms, shoulders and back. Feel the burn as you roll in and out. Take this great workout tool anywhere… It’s portable and lightweight. |
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Reebok Ankle Weights Set of 2 – 6 lbs. Buy new: $15.39 These are affordable, reasonably comfortable ankle weights for use with the X-vest. The weights are balanced and constructed so that they don’t shift out of place or rub up and down over your ankles. Be surprised how much more difficult even walking a couple miles can be when you throw these ankle weights into the mix.
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Ironman Pro 4-Pound Deluxe Wrist Weights (Pair) Buy new: $16.95Ironman Pro weighted gloves are designed to give you a superior workout. Each 2 lb glove is made of high quality neoprene for durability, while staying breathable, stretchy, and soft. With a thumb slot for secure fitting, it leaves your hands unrestricted and free to move. The heavy-duty Velcro closure ensures a snug and secure fit for people of all sizes. Comfortable to wear, these are ideal for cross-training and much more. |
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Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Single Dumbbell Buy new: $299.50 You can get in shape without free weights, however if you enjoy training with weights or just want to bulk up, these are for you. They are high quality, pretty durable, and convenient to use. They allow you to create the ultimate strength building workout. Two 1090 dumbbells (each sold separately) replaces up to 34 individual dumbbells. With just the turn of a dial, you can automatically change your resistance from 10 lbs all the way to 90 lbs, in 5 lb increments.
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