10 Best Gifts For The Home Gym Lover

Got loved ones with a home gym set up or who just prefer to work out at home? Check out these top-rated gifts, just in time for the holiday season.

Working out at home has become popular, and for a good reason. First off, it's free, although it does sometimes require equipment. Second, it's simple to set up a little exercise corner in any room, even when one doesn't have space for a full home gym set-up. It's also easy to exercise at home whenever time allows, rather than having to commute to a crowded, busy gym. But what do you get for the exercise lover who prefers to work out from home base?

To make the most of working out from home, it's helpful to have the right items on hand. Anyone who has a home gym or has started working out from home will appreciate these gift ideas, many of which are on sale at Amazon, and with Amazon Prime, buyers get a bunch of other benefits, too, including quicker delivery, perfect for the holiday season!

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No matter the type of workout, a set of dumbbells can always come in handy. Rubber Hex ones are popular among home gym enthusiasts, and the Balancefrom Rubber Encased Hex Dumbbells are on for a great deal. Finished in black, it's simple to find heavier (or lighter) weights of the same design to complete a set over time.

Whether it's for doing squats, overhead presses, bent over rows, basic curls, or turning common exercises into weighted ones, these will get plenty of use. The textured handle provides a comfortable and secure grip. Meanwhile, the hexagon shape allows them to fit more easily on dumbbell racks while also prevents them from rolling.

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Resistance bands are great to have on hand for various exercises, from yoga to pilates and other hip, glute, and even warm-up activities. The CFX Resistance Bands Set is made from fabric, which is ideal for positioning around the thighs or ankles without worrying that they’ll bunch up or the rubber will be uncomfortable over bare legs.

Each band offers a different level of resistance for working up to bigger challenges or using different bands for different exercises. They are color coded for easy retrieval and identification, as well.

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Ideal for smaller spaces, the Flybird Adjustable Weight Bench is compact and space-saving with a foldable design and small footprint, so it can be used in even small rooms and packed away for storage. With multiple incline positions and a lay flat design, it's also lightweight, making it simple to move from room to room if needed.

This weight bench isn't ideal for very tall individuals, as it's good for up to 6 feet in height, but it has a weight capacity of 600 pounds thanks to its heavy-duty quality steel construction.

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Recovery and stretching are important parts of any workout, and anyone who exercises regularly will tout the benefits of a foam roller. The Amazon Basics High-Density Round Foam Roller has molded edges and can help roll out tense muscles after a strenuous workout.

It's lightweight and easy to clean and comes in a variety of sizes to allow for choosing the most suitable one depending on how it will be used. Made from polypropylene, which helps it retain firmness, the foam roller can also be used for balance, flexibility, and rehab exercises.

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Depending on the height of the ceiling and space in the room, traditional jump rope might not be doable indoors. But a ropeless jump rope makes this possible. Instead of a rope to skip over, these have weighted balls on cords on either side of the handles that simulate the act of skipping over a rope.

The APLUGTEK Jump Rope has memory foam handles that are comfortable to hold, with solid balls made of EVA, each of which weighs about 230 grams. The inner foam is damp, odor, and sweat-resistant, so it won't smell stale after a few uses (and can be easily wiped clean). Compact for packing, it's the perfect way to get exercise just about anywhere.

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It's important to exercise on the proper surface, and when it comes to hardwood floors, concrete in the garage, or an unfinished basement, a good mat is important. Mats like the BalanceFrom yoga mat are extra thick at a half-inch, and offer grippy material on the underside so it doesn't slip while moving around on it.

Complete with a carry strap, it's perfect for those who work out in other places, like the gym, friend's house, or at a class. As a bonus, this one ships with a knee pad for extra comfort when doing exercises like kneeling presses or more knee-intensive yoga poses. It's moisture-resistant and can be easily wiped clean with soap and water.

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After amassing a collection of weights, someone who works out from home will need a good place to store them. A rack like the AKYen Dumbbell Rack is convenient because the upright design doesn't require a ton of floor space. Able to hold up to five pairs of dumbbells and up to 800 pounds with the six-tier model, it's made of strong steel.

Non-slip foot covers on the base make sure it's stable and durable and it has ample spacing between the slots to avoid dumbbells sitting too closely together. Meanwhile, the rubber pad on each slot will prevent pinched fingers when taking one out.

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These small discs look unassuming, but they can really help take workouts to the next level. Available in a pack of two, the Elite Sportz Core Sliders can work on carpet, tile, and hardwood floors thanks to the dual-sided design. Put one or two feet on the discs and slide the leg(s) in and out for an intense leg and core workout. Or, they can be used under the hands for abdominal and arm work.

These handy accessories, each of which is 7 inches in diameter, help build abdominal strength while doing exercises like planks, mountain climbers, lunges, and more, engaging multiple other muscle groups in the process.

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While fabric resistance bands are ideal for placing around the thighs or ankles, rubber resistance bands are useful for other exercises. Place them around the arms for various arm toning exercises, or around the ankle for pulling upwards during leg and core exercises.

The TechStone Resistance Bands Set comes with five bands, each with a different level of resistance for different exercises, or to use as strength is built up over time. They even come with a convenient carry bag.

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Pair the Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatch with Apple Fitness+ (it comes with a free trial) on a big screen TV to follow along with guided workouts. Stats can be tracked on the watch with critical data on screen, including real-time heart rate.

Track home workouts along with daily steps, calories burned, active time, ECG, sleep, blood oxygen, and more. Use the app, meanwhile, to keep a running tally of home workouts, progress, goals, and competitions with friends.

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