6 DIY Exercise Equipment You Can Build at Home with Everyday Items

6 DIY Exercise Equipment You Can Build at Home with Everyday Items

Hey friend, I get it—gym memberships can be pricey, and sometimes you just don’t feel like heading out. However, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your fitness. You can still work up a sweat with a little ingenuity and items you most likely already have at home.

A complex setup is not necessary to achieve results. Together, let's transform your garage, backyard or living room into your own training space! These ingenious do-it-yourself workout equipment ideas are not only incredibly efficient, but also reasonably priced. Are you prepared to elevate your current level of fitness without straining your finances? It's time to start building.

1. Milk Jug Dumbbells

Pour water, sand or even gravel into two empty gallon jugs. You have a set of dumbbells that you can adjust! You can use this do-it-yourself exercise equipment for weighted squats, shoulder presses and curls. The best part? By merely altering the contents, you can regulate the resistance.

2. Backpack Weighted Vest

Fill an old backpack with books or canned goods to transform it into useful exercise equipment. For extra resistance when performing lunges, pushups or stair climbs, strap it on. It's an excellent option to up the intensity of your bodyweight exercises without having to buy a weight vest.

3. Towel Resistance Bands

No bands of resistance? No trouble. For exercises like seated rows, chest pulls and stretching exercises, use a thick towel to generate comparable resistance. Despite its apparent simplicity, this type of makeshift exercise equipment can proficiently engage muscles, particularly when controlled movement is the main focus.

4. Broomstick for Balance and Core

Although it may appear overly simple, a broomstick can be an illustrious piece of exercise equipment when used properly. Use it to stimulate your obliques during core twists or across your shoulders during squats to embellish posture. Additionally, it aids in form maintenance and stretching during lower-body exercises.

5. Stairs as a Cardio and Leg Tool 

The staircase in your house is an underappreciated piece of exercise equipment. Use it for high-intensity interval training, such as stair sprints, calf raises and step-ups. It's great for lower body strength and cardiovascular endurance. When you push yourself and remain consistent, even a short staircase can become a very useful tool.

6. Chair for Strength Training

When used artistically, a durable seat can be transformed into a variety of exercise equipment. Perform Bulgarian split squats, incline pushups or tricep dips. It can even be used for seated ab exercises. This common household item can be a full-body challenge as long as it remains grounded.

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 DIY At Home

You see? With plenty of imaginative thought, you can transform your house into a gym without having to deal with the commute or crowds. Without the need for expensive machines, you can attain success, strength and sweat with this do-it-yourself exercise equipment. So start your home gym business by turning up your favorite music for your workout. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nicole Ann Pore is a tenacious content writer, committed to creating well-researched and impactful content that informs and inspires. She is also a daytime writer for Fitbiz Exercise Equipment, a leading provider of top-tier fitness equipment in Australia. Nicole is a Cum Laude graduate of De La Salle University Manila, Philippines, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts.