If you are thinking about building up your own home gym, then think carefully about what sort training you want to do, and what your fitness goals are. Home gyms can provide a wide range of both upper and lower exercises, but if you just want to improve your muscle tone and strength (and burn calories), then a basic free weight station is all you really need to get started.

Choose a good quality adjustable weight bench and basic dumbbell/barbell set, which should ideally consist of a pair of 3-5lbs weights for shoulder and ab work, 5-8lbs weight for arm and chest work and an 8lb+ weight for legs, glutes and back.

This is an affordable and compact way to start your home gym, and if you find that working out at home suits you then you can easily add more equipment in the future such as resistance bands and weights towers.

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