Give your home workouts a boost with this at-home gym equipment

Fact: Climbing stairs is good for our health. Stepping while watching an episode of Real Housewives? Even better. This portable at-home stepper has 13-inch large pedals with a comfortable anti-slip surface and protective edges for safety. Track your calories, exercise time and reps on the LCD monitor, and you’ll have climbed to the top of the sky tower in no time. 

“This is a superb mini stepper. Its resistance is fantastic, it’s like I’m really climbing stairs. I have placed it in my lounge room where I just get on and start burning calories away. The price is great for such a strong, portable and efficient piece of exercise equipment. “ 

Five-star review on Amazon

Key features:

• Compact and easily stored
• Two independent hydraulic cylinders provide resistance
• PVC cushions for knee protection 
• LCD monitor 

You might be keen to join in on the reformer pilates craze but you’re finding the cost per class a little eye-watering. This at-home reformer is the cost of 16 classes – meaning use it regularly for a few weeks and it’s essentially free. (#girlmath). 

With its foldable design, it easily transitions from a workout apparatus to a compact unit that can be moved and stored away, perfect for smaller apartments or those tight on space. The headrest can be set to various heights, and the luxe grey PU leather makes it appear much more expensive than it is.

Key features:

• Customizable resistance: 3 heavy and 2 light springs provide 10 resistance levels for a tailored workout.
• Comfortable design
• Space-efficient: 
• Materials: high-grade steel, PU leather, foam, and plastic

2025 is the year we maximise our time, which means getting our steps in front of the television or at our work desk. Walking pads took off on social media last year and judging by the amazing results in terms of fitness and weight loss, we can see this trend slowing any time soon. 

This ultra-thin and ultra-light (but sturdy) treadmill can be used as a desk walking treadmill at a speed of 0.8 – 6.0km/h. When the handrail is raised, the jogging speed is 0.8 – 8.8km/h  

A multi-functional LED display that allows users to monitor progress in speed, distance, time and calories burned. You can also change speed or stop in an instant with the remote controller. 

Key features: 

• Innovative 2-IN-1 Design
• Multi-functional LED display
• Ultra-thin and ultra-light walking pad
• Premium Aluminium alloy main frame
• Non-slip & Shock-absorbing Surface

Pack weights, mats, dumbbells, blocks and more away easily with this narrow storage rack, perfect for organising a tight home workout space. The rack height is easily adjustable to fit your dumbbells and kettlebells, and 360° swivel wheels (two of which are lockable) make it easy to move around your gym. Hang towels, resistance bands, and yoga wheels on the side hooks.

Key features:

• Space saving
• Easily assembled
• Adjustable height for custom storage

If your backyard is your only exercise space, consider investing in a trampoline to give your cardio some oomph. Bouncing on the trampoline can increase leg strength, improve cardiovascular health, and benefit the lymphatic system  – plus, it’s fun. With safety features and durable materials, including the UV-resistant jumping mat, this one is fun for the whole family. .

Key features:

• 3.144m diameter
• 220kg maximum weight capacity
• 80 springs
• UV-resistant jumping mat
• Frame constructed from weather-resistant galvanised steel
• 10-year warranty

Already have an at-home pilates, barre or HIIT workout routine? Add extra intensity and resistance with these super cute powder blue weights. Adjustable straps can be worn around the wrists or ankles to up the ante on any workout. Compact and portable, they’re perfect for those often on the move – pack them in your curry and bust them out during your hotel room workout.  

Key features: 

• Adjustable straps for a secure fit
• Compact and portable design
• Can be used on ankles or wrists
• Material: 100% Iron (inner), 100% Silicone (outer)
• Ideal for Pilates, Yoga, Barre, HIIT, Mat workouts

“First time using ankle weights and I love how these look and feel when working out!” 

Five-star review on Adore Beauty

If you’re starting off your home workout journey, a good quality exercise mat is the number one piece of equipment you need. Use it for yoga, home pilates workouts, stretching after walks or running, or weightlifting. This textured one from Lululemon has a grippy surface to stop you from slipping around when your hands are a little sweaty. 

“Best mat I have ever used! Love how grippy and supportive it is.” 

Five-star review on Lululemon

Key features:

• Body: 55% Rubber (Natural), 23% Rubber (Synthetic), 15%
• Weight: 2.38kg (5.24lbs)

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