Fitness Equipment Guide: What You Need to Work Out
Equip Your Home Gym
Whether you prefer bodyweight training or a fully equipped home gym, this guide covers all the equipment options with exercises you can do, price ranges, and portability ratings. Start with no equipment and scale up as you progress.
No Equipment
Bodyweight exercises require zero equipment and can be performed anywhere - the foundation of Fitnit's approach....
Dumbbells
Adjustable or fixed dumbbells add resistance to upper and lower body exercises for progressive overload....
Pull-Up Bar
Doorframe or wall-mounted bars enable pull-ups and hanging exercises, unlocking key back and arm exercises....
Resistance Bands
Lightweight, portable bands add variable resistance to any exercise and are perfect for travelers....
Yoga Mat
Provides cushioning for floor exercises and defines your workout space....
Barbell
The gold standard for heavy compound lifts, essential for serious strength training at home....
Dip Bars
Parallel bars or dip station for tricep dips and other upper body exercises....
Start Training with Zero Equipment
Built for at-home workouts and bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere — no gym or expensive equipment needed. Perfect for home fitness routines with or without basic equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands.