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Must Have Fitness Equipment for Your Home Gym

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com

Updated: September 06, 2008

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Must Have Fitness Equipment for Your Home Gym

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Reader Question:
I'm on a budget, but want to exercise at home. What fitness equipment should I buy for a home gym?

Answer:
A home gym can be elaborate and include every piece of fitness equipment made, or simply be a bit of empty floor space that allows you to do a body weight workout. In fact, each athlete will probably have a very different idea of what fitness equipment they want in their home gym depending upon their sport, fitness level and training goals.

However, to get the most effective and well-rounded workout, these pieces of fitness equipment are what I consider the "must haves" for every athlete's basic home gym, especially if you are on a budget.

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