{"id":47764,"title":"5 Bargain Home Exercise Must-Haves","description":"If you want to use your free time to improve your lockdown fitness then we've got some affordable products to give your home exercise routine a boost.","content":"

The first Lockdown forced many of us to change our lives in a number of different ways. Some used their extra time to learn new skills, languages or to play a musical instrument. Many concentrated on getting themselves fit\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

If you weren\u2019t particularly productive first time around then Lockdown 2.0 is another opportunity to get active without leaving the comfort of your home. With the weather looking a little grim and gyms shut, home exercise equipment will come to the fore even more. Getting fit at home is easier than ever with seemingly unlimited online workout videos, guides and articles to guide us through it.<\/p>

To do our bit, we\u2019ve put together a short list of simple and affordable exercise equipment which will give you a helping hand off of the sofa. We won\u2019t pretend to be world renowned experts in fitness routines, so we\u2019ll leave that to the rest of the internet and point you in the right direction. But here are some of the highlights of our huge selection of home exercise products and the benefits they provide. To see the full range click here.<\/u><\/a><\/p>

Resistance Bands<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>

No dumbells? No problem. Resistance bands<\/u><\/a> are a brilliant way of building muscle and strength without busting your budget or taking up valuable space around the house. With a little creativity you can quickly create a full body workout.<\/p>

You can even use household structures like bedposts and bannisters to loop your band around for extra resistance. Resistance bands are also widely used in physiotherapy to help build muscle back up after injury.<\/p>

Not sure how to use your resistance bands? That\u2019s fine, neither did we before this article! coachmag.co.uk<\/u><\/a> have a simple to follow 9-part routine to \u201cblast your whole body with\u201d<\/p>

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Swiss Ball<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>

If you\u2019re looking to build a home gym on a budget then a swiss ball<\/u><\/a> should be the next thing on your shopping list. I know what you\u2019re thinking, it is a little bit retro. However, much like the resistance band, a swiss ball is an incredibly versatile, affordable and underrated piece of workout equipment. You might be thinking that it will take up a lot of space in the house but swiss balls are very easy to deflate when not in use.<\/p>

Swiss balls are great for working on balance and coordination. For beginners it can be a useful tool for practicing squat technique with the assistance of a wall. While for more experienced gym goers, the instability of introducing a ball to your routine can add an extra level of challenge. The functional strength built by using a swiss ball has been proven to reduce the risk of sporting injury and improve posture.<\/p>

Wondering how to use your giant ball? This YouTuber has some simple yet effective techniques.<\/p>