For creating a home fitness gym on a very limited budget, there is one inexpensive item that is essential: a resistance band. While you could get a few of resistance bands of varying elasticity that replicate more weight in the resistance, one can do the trick to start.
There is a plethora of exercises that you can replicate using the resistance band. For starters, stand with each end of the band in your hands and place the middle under your feet. This starting position can lead to dozens of exercises.
Resistance Band
For an ab/core workout, simply lean back and forth isolating the muscles in your abdomen. The band’s resistance helps to get rid of your love handles.
With your elbows at your side, you can replicate the bicep curls you would normally do with an adjustable dumbbell. I like to connect the bicep curl with a shoulder press to combine workouts and save time. With a door attachment, you can also use your resistance band to replicate any cable pulley exercises and chest presses.
To perform one of my favorite exercises, sit down and extend your legs. Place the resistance band around your feet and pull back to perform a row exercise which is great for your upper back and shoulders. From there, lay on your back while keeping the band on your feet. While holding the resistance band firmly, press your legs up to do a great leg press exercise.
Another wonderful thing about the resistance band is its compact size. You can literally bring it anywhere you want with ease. Bring it to work for a quick exercise on your lunch break. If you are going on vacation or taking a trip for work you should definitely bring it with you to make sure you can get a workout into your schedule no matter what happens.
All in all, this piece of equipment is essential. It is a great start to a home fitness gym and something that you will be able to use down the line no matter what. As you become stronger and need something like an adjustable dumbbell, you can always use your resistance band to aid in stretching.