Home Gym Checklist

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Toggle Optional Machines and Equipment status

Optional Machines and Equipment

Toggle A weight machine with multiple features to target a variety of muscle groups. status

A weight machine with multiple features to target a variety of muscle groups.

Toggle Treadmill, Elliptical, or Stairclimber status

Treadmill, Elliptical, or Stairclimber

There are also 3-in-one machines that combine the features of all three.

Toggle A punching bag and boxing gloves status

A punching bag and boxing gloves

For boxing and kickboxing.

Toggle Barbell and Plates in Various Weights. status

Barbell and Plates in Various Weights.

Toggle Ab Roller/Machine. status

Ab Roller/Machine.

Toggle Large Mirror status

Large Mirror

To ensure you have proper form while lifting.

Toggle Exercise Equipment status

Exercise Equipment

Toggle A Flat Bench status

A Flat Bench

Perfect for a variety of weight-bearing ;exercises ;for multiple muscle groups.

Toggle Free Weights/Dumbbells ;in at least 3 different sizes: light, medium, and heavy. status

Free Weights/Dumbbells ;in at least 3 different sizes: light, medium, and heavy.

Toggle Mat for stretching, abdominal work, Pilates or yoga status

Mat for stretching, abdominal work, Pilates or yoga

Toggle Resistance Band status

Resistance Band

For toning and light resistance work.

Toggle Resistance Tube with Handles status

Resistance Tube with Handles

For heavier resistance work, can also be used in place of a cable machine.

Toggle Stability ;Ball status

Stability ;Ball

Perfect for core work, stability training and as a substitute for a flat bench.

Toggle Medicine Ball status

Medicine Ball

Weighted medicine balls are great for crunches and other resistance training.

Toggle Audio-Visual status

Audio-Visual

Toggle Sound System or MP3 player for music status

Sound System or MP3 player for music

Music is a great exercise booster and can improve your workouts.

Toggle TV and DVD player to play workout videos. status

TV and DVD player to play workout videos.

Toggle Laptop or Computer (optional) for any web or online classes. status

Laptop or Computer (optional) for any web or online classes.

Toggle Other Essentials status

Other Essentials

Toggle Reusable Water Bottle with fresh water status

Reusable Water Bottle with fresh water

Avoid sports and energy drinks.

Toggle Towel(s) of varying sizes. status

Towel(s) of varying sizes.

Toggle Gloves for Resistance Training status

Gloves for Resistance Training

Hands can get slippery, so get a good grip on your weights.

Toggle Heart Monitor, Pedometer, or Calorie Counter (optional). status

Heart Monitor, Pedometer, or Calorie Counter (optional).

Toggle Sweat-Wicking Workout Clothes. status

Sweat-Wicking Workout Clothes.

Toggle Comfortable Gym Shoes/Sneakers status

Comfortable Gym Shoes/Sneakers

Make sure you buy the right kind for the type of exercise you plan on doing.

Toggle Workouts status

Workouts

Toggle Workout DVD's status

Workout DVD's

Choose from a variety of exercise dvd's covering everything from resistance training to yoga, kickboxing, dance, HIIT and combination cardio-weight workouts. With all that's on the market, you'll never get bored.

Toggle Fitness Magazines status

Fitness Magazines

These often contain illustrated guides with step-by-step instructions for great workouts.

Toggle Classes and instructional Web Videos. status

Classes and instructional Web Videos.

Seek and you shall find your workout online!

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Presented by:

Lauren Meir

Lauren Meir

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Build an at-home gym with our basic Home Gym Checklist. Get the essential equipment and work out from the comfort of your own home, without paying a fortune in gym memberships. With the right tools, your home gym can be an invaluable asset to your fitness and improve overall health.

Who it's for

This Home Gym Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Home Gym essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Home Gym structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use it

How to use this Home Gym Checklist

  • Save Home Gym Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Home Gym (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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