Who needs a gym when you got some cheap workout equipment?
So as a college student, you’re most likely broke and willing to try just about anything to get your sweat on. I know.. I’ve been there. I just graduated college myself so I understand the struggle! The gym can be costly and creating your own home gym could be just as bad.
That’s why I rounded up these 12 cheap workout products that you can totes afford even as a broke college student!
1. Stability ball for a total body workout (buns and abs).
This workout can be done in a serious of ways! Also, if you get tired, you can use it as a chair 😉
Get it here, for $21.97
2. Medicine Ball when you feel like going on a dumbbell strike.
Get it here, for $19 -$40
3. Dumbbells to start building some muscle or tone.
Dumbbells are super easy to incorporate into any exercise and are excellent for building body strength.
Get it here, for $8.49- $51.99
4. Kettlebells to switch up the way you are getting dem muscles.
Kettlebells, like dumbbells, have also been around for some time and can give you an awesome cardiovascular workout
Get a 25-pound kettlebell here, for $36.49
5. Resistance Bands to make bodyweight moves more difficult.
These are lightweight, flexible, and can give you a full workout burn!
Get the URBN Fit resistance bands here, for $24.99
6. A yoga mat for cushion and floor protection.
For just under $40 you can get yourself a high-quality mat to perform your stretching, yoga, or ab exercises.
Get it here, for $17.95.
7. A Pullup/chin-up bar that you can hook pretty much anywhere in your house/dorm.
Bored in your dorm room? No problem… go to your door and start doing them chin-ups !!
Get it here, for $25.17.
8. An ab wheel if you want to get dat strong core (and possibly abs if you do it long enough).
Get it here, for $12.97.
9. A jump rope for cardio that doesn’t involve running (WHOOP WHOOP).
First off, jump ropes are a classic. Secondly, it’s a great way to warm up for a workout and get your blood flowing!
Get it here, for $10
10. A foam roller for massaging those sore muscles.
Talk about something hurting so good 😉
Get it here, for $21.99.
11. A balance ball that will strengthen your core and stability.
This is a little on the more expensive end, but there are so many workouts you can do with it! This is definitely something worth investing in.
Check out this quick 15-minute workout to get started!
Get it here, for $99.95
12. A flat bench or fitness station that can be used in SO MANY WAYS :O
The beauty of this product is that you can use it for standard exercises like dumbbell chest presses. Let’s also not forget how little space this bench takes u and just how versatile it really is. I would say it’s worth the splurge.
Get it here, for $156.40.
