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Home Gym Gear for Small Apartments
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Everlast Double Grip Rubber Medicine BallEverlast Double Grip Rubber Medicine Ball
Best medicine ball on the market. Handles provide options for a wider range of exercises than standard balls. For most men, get the heaviest weight available.
TKO Extreme Training Push -up BarsTKO Extreme Training Push -up Bars
Buy new: $11.94
Lightweight, yet sturdy. Can be disassembled for packing flat in your luggage for business trips. Tip: Place on top of two high chairs or stools for dips.
Ultimate Body Press Dip StandUltimate Body Press Dip Stand
Buy new: $99.99
Well designed, functional product. Dips are up there with push-ups as the best exercise for quickly building your upper body. This product is extremely sturdy and folds flat for storage under your bed or in the closet.
Everlast Standard Duo Exercise WheelEverlast Standard Duo Exercise Wheel
Buy new: $13.49
Killer ab exercises, great for mixing up your ab workout beyond crunches. Sturdy design and best value. Double wheel recommended for added stability.
Everlast Folding Sit-Up BarEverlast Folding Sit-Up Bar
Buy new: $12.49
Some reviews note that the fold up feature does not work. Try using an adjustable wrench to tighten the torsion on the bolt/nut at the base of the device.
SPRI SB65VC Total Body 65cm Xercise BallSPRI SB65VC Total Body 65cm Xercise Ball
Buy new: $31.87
Very well made, durable Swiss Ball. The size you get should be based on your height -- 65 cm is for an average height person. Added bonus is that this comes with a hand pump. Do not purchase a Swiss Ball with those yellow-accordian style foot pumps; they are a pain to use.
CycleOps Fluid 2 Indoor Bicycle TrainerCycleOps Fluid 2 Indoor Bicycle Trainer
Buy new: $296.99 / Used from: $255.00
Not cheap, but THE BEST bicycle trainer on the market. Nice, smooth feel. Recommend purchasing a Riser Block and training matt as well.
CycleOps Training Mat for Indoor Bicycle TrainersCycleOps Training Mat for Indoor Bicycle Trainers
Buy new: $53.99
Protect your hardwood floors (and reduces vibrations and noise as a courtesy to your downstair's neighbor!) Doubles as an exercise mat for pushups or other floor exercises where you don't want or need a thick mat.
SPRI ES501R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Red, Medium)SPRI ES501R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Red, Medium)
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $9.49
Well made, quality bands. Extremely versatile -- can be used for a wide range of exercises. Some may find the medium (red) strength too weak. It's ideal for certain exercises and positions, however, I do recommend getting a mix of strengths for others.
SPRI ES502R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Blue, Heavy)SPRI ES502R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Blue, Heavy)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $8.99
Heavier weight for certain exercises as noted above.
SPRI ES503R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Purple, Very Heavy)SPRI ES503R Xertube Resistance Band with Door Attachment and Exercise Charts (Purple, Very Heavy)
Buy new: $9.99
Heaviest weight available, best for serious muscle workouts.
SPRI Xertube Exercise GuideSPRI Xertube Exercise Guide
Buy new: $9.32
Get the most out of your Xertube Resistance Bands. Great suggested uses I would have never thought of on my own plus specific workout routines using the bands.
Strength Ball Training-2nd EditionStrength Ball Training-2nd Edition by Lorne Goldenberg
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.06
Good guide to getting the most out of your medicine ball.
Men's Health Best: Weight-Free WorkoutMen's Health Best: Weight-Free Workout by Men's Health Magazine
Buy new: $7.88 / Used from: $5.95
Good small guide to weight-free exercises. Right size for taking on the road. Well illustrated.
Adam Ford Complete Swiss Ball Workout 4 DVD SetAdam Ford Complete Swiss Ball Workout 4 DVD Set
Buy used from: $149.95
The definitive DVD set on Swiss Ball exercises. You will be shocked by the range and versatility of exercises you can do with Swiss Balls beyond the standard crunches that everyone knows. Don't let the yoga origins of Swiss Ball training fool you; these workouts can also be surprisingly intense. The 4 DVD set is a little pricy, so you can start out with Ford's "Swiss Ball Basics."