Build a Home Gym Without Breaking the Bank

You don't need a garage full of machines. A smart starter gym fits in a closet:

1. Resistance bands

The cheapest full-body workout there is — dozens of exercises, zero floor space.

2. Adjustable dumbbells

One set replaces a whole rack. Start light, grow strong.

3. A mat and a foam roller

Protects floors and joints; the roller speeds recovery.

4. One cardio piece

A folding treadmill or a jump rope — pick the one you'll actually use three times a week.

Build yours from Fitness & Sports.