Best home gym equipment 2019: From dumbbells and resistance bands to cross trainers and exercise bikes

Getting to the gym, or squeezing in a workout when you've got a busy work schedule can be difficult.

Home gym equipment is a life saviour for when the fitness centre is busy, or on a cold and wet day when you don't want to leave the house but are desperate to squeeze in a workout

However, there's the added annoyance of when you do get to a fitness centre the machine you were hoping to use as a queue of people waiting to use it, which is why investing in your own home equipment is a great investment.

But what are the best pieces of equipment for your home?

For those are tight on space in their home purchasing equipment such as kettlebells, dumbbells, an ab wheeler or resistance bands are a great way to help you stay fit without converting your house into a fitness studio.

However, some fitness fanatics may want to go out, or have a spare room they can fully dedicate to exercise machines, in which case exercise bikes, rowing machines and benches are calling your name.

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 1. Best home gym equipment for beginners

For those wanting to get into fitness a resistance band is great.

Picking up a weight as a beginner can be scary, as most people will not know what weight to choose, but a resistance bands cuts out the worry as you are pushing against your own weight.

With a resistance band you can do a selection of exercises to tone the arms, glutes, abs and legs, and for under £10 you can't go wrong.

2.  Best home gym equipment for weight training

No home gym equipment is complete without a set of dumbbells, which is why this affordable Body Revolution package is ideal.

The kit comes complete with various weights, which can be tailored to suit everyone's needs and strengths.

While some may prefer to use individual dumbbells, others may wish to use a barbell during their workout, and this purchase gives you the option of both.

3.  Best home gym equipment for ab workout

When people are asked about the area on their body they would most like to tone up the abs are the most common answer, which is why this at home ab kit is ideal.

The set comes complete with an ab roller, push up bar, which can also be used as a dip bar to work the arms too, as well as a skipping rope and mat, which will leave you with a six pack in no time at all.

One customer review read: "This all in one fitness set arrived well packaged, comprising of an ab wheel roller, push up bars, skipping rope, knee pad and gym bag.  We are very impressed with it so far and it will be perfect for our home gym for all the family to enjoy."

4.  Best home gym equipment to do cardio

The rowing machine is tipped to be the best machine to use for cardio at the gym, so why not bring it to your home for a full body workout?

The Oti Gym and Elastic Cord Rowing Machine has adjustable foot straps, a resistance system, as well as wheels and can be folded after use, which is why it is no surprise it has been given a five star rating from customers.