Home Workout Setup Under ₹10,000: Must have fitness gear for Small Apartments and households

In the age of pandemics and disturbing air quality, working out at home is becoming an increasingly feasible option. With only a minimal investment, one can reap both short-term and long-term benefits to substantially improve health metrics, remain fit, and increase the quality of life.

With gym memberships proving to be expensive and the lack of incentive to travel for a workout being a legitimate concern in modern times, converting a spare room into a home workout zone is not a bad idea at all. Since cardio can be taken care of during daily commutes and the odd run at times, a home gym can be a solid avenue for strength training to build and improve your body.

On that note, here are some of the must-have fitness gear for Small Apartments and households for an affordable home workout setup.

#1 Squat Stand with steel bar and weights

A squat stand is a sturdy, metallic frame that allows one to perform strength training and lifting exercises safely. It is cheaper and space-saving compared to power cages, and good-quality squat stands are available for prices around INR 3,000 to INR 8000 in brands like SX Fitness, Hashtag Fitness, and Decathlon

#2 Dumbbell Rack

One of the basic strength training exercise instruments, a place to store a wide array of dumbbells, always proves to be handy in a confined home space. A dumbbell rack is a value-for-money equipment, readily available, without any major installation, and can be tucked away in the corner as well. You can get a dumbell rack and some dumbells of different weights for around INR 5000-INR 7500

#3 Adjustable Bench

Another vital piece of gym equipment, which is a safe haven for people to lift weights with the right posture, and stability, and also to avoid soreness and injuries, is the adjustable bench. A must-have in any kind of gym environment, there are also foldable versions of the equipment that are available should space prove to be a hindrance.

#4 Pull-Up Bar

Another basic piece of gym equipment, which brings a load of results with minimal investment, is the pull-up bar. There are several variations of the equipment available online, ranging from the simplistic bar to the more advanced versions, which include better grip, angles, and stability. A simple pullup bar can cost anywhere between INR 2500 to INR 5000 and is available across multiple brands like Aptitude Fitness, DOMYOS and Bullrock fitness.

#5 Resistance Bands

An underrated gym equipment that helps in muscle development, recovery, and flexibility are resistance bands. It is an incredibly cheap option compared to other heavy artillery in the gym, and delivers results as well. Another advantage is the storage factor, as it hardly takes up any space. Even if one does not consider it as a traditional gym gear, it can certainly be used in either warm-up or cool-down periods.

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Note: Please use all the equipment only after consultation with a licensed physical/gym trainer.