You may be wondering how it's possible to get equipment for both strength and cardio for under $300, but you don't always have to look to large, expensive machines to get a great workout! Affordable and compact fitness equipment can still provide a wide variety of exercise options. You can easily create a fitness plan to reach your goals that won't break the budget. We've paired together four pieces for under $300.
STRENGTH
TRX Sweat Kit - $199
Bodyweight exercises deserve a place in even the most dedicated training plans. Bodyweight training allows you to build strength, while recruiting a vast variety of stabilizing muscles making for a more effective workout. On top of physical benefits you will also save money, space and the need to have a spotter for difficult exercises. This TRX sweat kit has everything you need to perform endless amounts of exercises ranging from beginner to advanced. TRX workouts are great for building/toning muscle, losing fat and working on stability.
The TRX kit is complete with a door anchor, carabiner and straps for many mounting options. Check out this blog post on the 15 best TRX exercises for beginners:
Mini Band Set - $19.99
The mini band set is small, but mighty. Complete with 5 different resistance levels you can add these bands to a variety of exercises ranging from upper body to lower body. Keep in mind that exercises with mini bands are harder than they look. When used effectively these exercises can help tone and even build muscle.
The mini band set is complete with a carrying case, ideal for travelling. Watch this video below on 30 exercises you can do with mini bands:
10lb Ankle Weights Pair - $39.99
The 10lb Ankle Weights are perfect for those looking for an added challenge to their exercise routine. Ideal for home workouts, walking, jogging, core training, Cross Training, aerobics, gym and many other fitness workouts. Considering the TRX is exclusively a bodyweight workout, this can be a great way to do weighted workouts, or even use in tandem with the other equipment. While 20lbs isn't a lot of weight, it will still challenge you and wearing them for walks or daily activities can help burn extra calories for weight loss.
These ankle weights are adjustable, so you can take out weights if 10lbs is too much to start. Check out this workout video that be an option on your leg day:
CARDIO
Jump Rope - $6.99
You may be wondering how cardio will fit into this package when we're already nearing $300. The answer to that is a jump rope. Jump ropes are inexpensive and small, but doing even one minute of skipping is no joke!
Rope skipping exercise can burn up to 15 to 20 calories every minute. You can easily burn 200 to 300 calories on an average by working out with your jump rope for 15 minutes only. Skipping for any amount of time will be much more taxing than the average cardio machine, but that means you'll reach your target calorie burn much quicker.
These four pieces of equipment are able to work your whole body for exactly $299 including taxes.
If you are interested in any of these pieces of equipment check out our website at FITNESSEXPERIENCE.CA or come visit us in store. If this package is not exactly what you're looking for, tell us your budget and your goals and we can make some recommendations of equipment that is right for you!
