Get the basic home gym

Everyone does not have the kind of budget a fancy home gym needs, but that doesn't mean you cannot own one.

Here are a few basic pieces of relatively inexpensive exercise equipment, for a simple gym at home...

Exercise mat

This is a basic. You can use it for ab workouts, toning exercises, yoga and Pilates. You can place it on your carpet but if you don't have one then make sure you purchase a no-slip exercise mat. You don't want to slip and injure yourself during your Suryanamaskar, do you?

Resistance bands and tubes

Resistance bands can give you a full body workout no matter where you go.

A dumbbell set

This is an extremely versatile and a good investment. If you are serious about burning fat and gaining muscle then this is a must-have.

Barbells

This is for lifting heavier weights.

An aerobic step

Can be used for step aerobics or as a weight bench.

Bosu ball

This works very well for your abdominal workout and also improves your balance and core strength. You can use it for push-ups, back extensions or lower-body exercises, or as a weight bench.

Weight lifting gloves

To protect your hands from calluses, you'll want a solid pair of weight lifting gloves made of fabric that allows sweat to evaporate.

Adjustable weight bench

You'll need this for chest and back exercises, and you can even use it for a quick ab workout or some tricep dips.

Adjustable ankle weights

For working the stability muscles of the lower body invest in a quality pair of ankle weights for moves like standing leg lifts or leg extensions. Source-Times of India.