When you ask people why they don’t exercise, most say one of two things: they don’t have enough time or they can’t access to a fitness center. But by creating a space in your home dedicated to exercising, you can save time and exercise without going to a gym. Even better, you can build such a space on the cheap.

Sure, you could buy an expensive treadmill or exercise bike, but those larger pieces of equipment are typically underused and take up valuable space in your home. Plus, larger pieces usually only serve one purpose, and when setting up your own gym, you want to have equipment that you can use for multiple exercises. And with the wide variety of exercise videos and demonstrations available online, you can accomplish your fitness goals by investing in just a few pieces of fitness gear. Here are my five favorite pieces of equipment for a home gym and how to best use them.

If you want to purchase more expensive equipment, be my guest. Just keep in mind that owning a top-of-the-line treadmill doesn’t matter one bit if you only use it to hang clothes.

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