As a fitness editor, I spend a lot of time reading advice on how to get healthy. Nearly every personal trainer and strength coach we've interviewed for Fit&Well has said that you don't need a lot of equipment to get fit; you just need to build better habits by exercising regularly.
A lot of these trainers recommend full-body, at-home workouts if you're building a new exercise regime. These routines hit a wide range of muscles in a short space of time and usually require little equipment.
If you want to progress these workouts and keep getting stronger, you need some equipment to increase the resistance of certain moves like squats and lunges. This will challenge your muscles and provide the necessary stimulus to build strength.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale has cut the price on a lot of muscle-building gear. Below are my recommendations if you're trying to build a fit and functional body on a budget.
Best fitness deals under $50 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Resistance bands
Kettlebells
Dumbbells
Yoga mat
Ab exercise wheels kit
-
A yoga instructor says these four moves can get rid of shoulder knots—I put them to the testFlexibility I'm a desk-job worker with very tight shoulders, but this short routine provided immediate relief
-
These three core exercises are a great defense against backache, according to this Pilates instructorWorkouts Beginner-friendly moves your core will thank you for
