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I’m a big gym goer, there’s nothing like the environment of everyone working in common space, with a common goal.  Sometimes however, going to the gym is a major hassle, if you’ve ever lived out of town or simply too pressed to get the gym in opening hours.  This is where the home gym comes in handy but with one problem – not everyone can afford thousands of dollars worth of equipment, nor have  the space to keep the equipment.  So we’ve created a list of the essentials, to get you home gym started without spending thousands or adding a new floor to your house.

SPRI Segmented Power Rope, Click Image for more info	Skipping Rope Small on space, skipping is an excellent warm up and aerobic workout.  Skipping is good for you lungs and staying light on your feet, not to mention that 10 minutes of skipping a day is aerobically equal (statistically) to 30 minutes of jogging.
Cap Barbell Kettlebell, 25 Lbs, Click Image for more info	Kettlebells An extremely flexible piece of equipment, the Russian kettlebell has been a favoured training tool for athletes (popular in the MMA scene) everywhere building not only lifting strength but explosive speed while getting the heart rate up for a cardiovascular workout.  the best thing about having kettlebells at home is they are easy to store and quite small, with a little space required for a full workout.
Cap Barbell Dumbbells, 5-25 Lbs, Click image for more info	Dumbells Another highly flexible tool for building muscle that is small on space.  Just about every exercise designed to build muscle can be adapted and performed using dumbells.  They are the absolute first priority for a home gym.
Cap Barbell Upper Body Toner, Click image for more info	Chin Up Bar Chin Ups are a must for anyone wanting to quickly build big arms, and a wide back.  These bars simply attach to any doorway, then you can start performing chinup and pull ups at will.  Works well with the P90X system (read more here).
CB Medicine Ball, 6 Lbs, Click image for more info	Medicine Balls A useful accessory for core strength and general conditioning, a Medicine Ball can be used in a variety of exercises to add an extra dynamic, making the movement more challenging to gain better results.
CB 100 Lb Barbell Set, Click image for more info	Barbells All I need to say is The Big Three – the top 3 exercises for building muscle mass – The Squat, Deadlift and Bench Press, cannot be performed effectively without a barbell capable of holding some serious weight.  The barbell is absolutely essential for anyone wanting to get muscles.
Cap Barbell Olympic Bench, Click image for more info	Bench Press Not exaclty a small piece of equipment, but worth the space required. Essential for upper body strength and size, the bench press is the ultimate upper body building exercise, hitting the chest, arms and surrounding muscle groups.  No home gym is complete without a bench press.
Optimum Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein, Click image for more info	Whey Protein Isolate Okay, not exactly ‘equipment’ but its a definite necessity for building muscle.  After a good workout a protein shake combined with some healthy carbohydrates is a highly effective way to kick start your recovery (when taken within 30 minutes of workout completion).  As a fitness enthusiast or weight lifter, your kitchen should never be without some form of protein powder to help aid in recovery.