There’s a little game I like to play sometimes, and it seems to be popular with other folks who tend to work out at home: What equipment would I buy if I were starting a new home gym from scratch? Or you can play the advanced version: if you already have (insert common items here), what would you buy next?
This question gets a bit more practical around the holiday season, when maybe someone is hoping to buy you the next thing you need, or you’re looking ahead to your January resolutions. So whether you’re outfitting your own home gym or looking to buy something special for the gym rat in your life, here are some of the top things to consider. We’ll start with space- and budget-friendly items, then move on to some bigger-ticket buys.