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7 Affordable Tools That Make Home Workouts Super Effective

Let’s be real—working out at home should be simple, effective, and budget-friendly. You don’t need a gym membership or a room full of equipment to get strong, stay fit, and hit your goals.

Here are 7 smart, affordable tools I recommend to all my clients who want to train from home without breaking the bank:

1. Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells
These may seem like a splurge upfront, but they’re actually a money (and space) saver. One set replaces an entire rack of dumbbells, giving you multiple weights in one compact setup.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/4iD6qkF

2. Resistance Bands
Super affordable, take up zero space, and can be used for strength training, stretching, rehab, or warm-ups. Great for beginners and advanced lifters.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/4hMqf7Z

3. Garmin Watch (Optional Upgrade)
If you’re into tracking progress, a Garmin watch helps you monitor heart rate, sleep, calories, steps, and workouts. It’s like having a coach on your wrist—definitely a smart long-term investment if you're goal-driven.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/43VTtOo

4. Workout Bench
A sturdy bench adds variety to your home workouts, letting you do presses, step-ups, hip thrusts, and more. If space is tight, consider a foldable one!

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/41IGDle

5. Pull-Up Bar
Mount it in a doorway and you’ve got one of the best upper-body strength tools out there. No fancy gym needed—just your own bodyweight and a bar.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/4c3YFSp

6. Pull-Up Assistance Band
Can’t do pull-ups yet? No problem. This band gives you the help you need so you can build strength and work your way up to unassisted reps.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/3Ruv9M2

7. TRX Strap
For under $200 (and sometimes way less), you get a full-body, gym-level workout with just your bodyweight. Anchors to any door or tree—perfect for small spaces and travel.

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/43WbpZ9

You don’t need more stuff—you just need the right stuff.

If you're building out your home gym or just want to upgrade your routine, these tools are the best bang for your buck. 

I hope this helps!


Online Personal Training

It seems as though the pandemic is on the rise again, in terms of new cases. So If you're looking for a way to get effective workouts from home then look no further I have the solution for you!

Fitness By Design is offering remote personal training sessions. I've worked with clients through FaceTime calls since the pandemic started and it's been working flawlessly!

Most of my clients don't even want to go back to in person training. They love the fact that they don't need to leave the comfort and safety of their home!

The convenience is unmatched!

I can work with what you already have at home and even suggest a couple of low priced fitness gear options. (resistance bands, weights, stability ball etc.)

With the sun setting at 4:20pm everyday, it's going to be a long cold winter with this pandemic.

Let me help you stay active!

If you're interested or have any additional questions please feel free to contact me here!