You can start training at home with very little equipment. These five picks cover resistance bands, light neoprene dumbbells, a rubber hex dumbbell, a thick yoga mat and a yoga block. Each one links to the retailer, where you can see today’s price and the weights in stock.
Illustrative imageFit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands (Set of 5)
The Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands (Set of 5) are flat, closed-loop elastic bands used around the legs, ankles or arms to add resistance to bodyweight exercises. They suit home exercisers, travellers and people following strength or mobility routines who want…
- Five bands
- Loop design
- Colour coded
- Portable
Illustrative imageAmazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Hand Weights
The Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Hand Weights are fixed-weight dumbbells with a coloured neoprene coating, made for light strength work at home. They suit beginners, people doing exercise classes or physiotherapy-style routines on medical advice, and anyone who wants a small pair…
- Neoprene coating
- Fixed weights
- Range of sizes
- Colour coding
Illustrative imageAmazon Basics Rubber Hex Dumbbell
The Amazon Basics Rubber Hex Dumbbell is a fixed-weight dumbbell with rubber-covered hexagonal heads and a metal handle, the style used in most commercial gyms. It suits people building a home gym who want solid, simple weights for presses, rows, curls, lunges…
- Hexagonal heads
- Rubber coating
- Textured metal handle
- Fixed weight
Illustrative imageGaiam Thick Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap
The Gaiam Thick Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, from the Gaiam Essentials line, is a cushioned exercise mat for floor workouts, stretching and gentle yoga. It suits beginners, people with sensitive knees or wrists, and anyone who exercises on a hard floor…
- Extra thickness
- NBR foam
- Standard footprint
- Carrying strap
Illustrative imageGaiam Yoga Block
The Gaiam Yoga Block is a lightweight foam prop that brings the floor closer in yoga poses and stretches. It suits beginners, people with tight hamstrings or hips, and experienced practitioners who use blocks for support in restorative work.
- EVA foam
- Standard size
- Three working heights
- Bevelled edges
How to choose
- Check what the price covers: dumbbells are often sold singly or by weight, so read whether the listing is for one or a pair.
- Start lighter: pick a weight you can control for every repetition; you can add more later.
- Bands: sets come in several resistance levels. Loop bands can roll or snap with age, so inspect them before use.
- Mat thickness: thicker mats are kinder on knees; thinner mats feel steadier for standing balance.
This page is shopping information, not fitness or medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a new exercise programme if you have a health condition.
How we picked
We compare specifications and listing details; we do not lab-test products. Price ranges are approximate and change daily, so always confirm the current price on the retailer before you buy.
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