Motivation is vitally important to every workout regime. People find strength both within themselves and in their environment. If you’re looking for new home gym ideas that will make you feel proud and excited every time you start a set, consider building your own patriotic gym filled with equipment made on America’s own shores!
We’ve researched a list of at home gym essentials, perfect for beginner or expert fitness enthusiasts alike. From treadmills to yoga mats, U.S. manufacturers are creating cutting-edge products you can’t find anywhere else.
Treadmill
Landice
Randolf, New Jersey
With a 21” x 62” running track, Landice’s Genesis treadmill is perfect for those with a longer stride. Featuring a steel frame and patented circular handrails, this model boasts safety and durability.
It comes with a 15.6” color touchscreen loaded with fitness and entertainment apps. Sync your headphones with Bluetooth to stay motivated and track your heart rate and fitness goals visually.
Sound Dampening
Dynamat
Hamilton, Ohio
Create a padded, soundproofed home gym where you can blast your workout music and smash those deadlifts as loudly as you like. DynaPad creates four-part composite pads that reduce the transmission of sound and adhere to floors, walls, or even ceilings. You can also purchase speaker enclosures that install in your walls. Your ears will thank you, and so will everyone else in the house!
Workout & Weightlifting Bars
Sorinex
Lexington, South Carolina
Bars are one of the most versatile pieces of workout equipment you can add to your home gym. Sorinex creates simple, yet high quality bars known for their versatility and affordability.
Water Rowing Machine
Waterrower
Warren, Rhode Island
Rowing machines offer the chance for an incredibly beneficial, full body workout. Waterrower creates beautiful rowers with handcrafted wooden frames, which absorb and soften the sound of the machine’s vibrations. Their patented WaterFlywheel technology accurately mimics the feeling of rowing on water.
Yoga Supplies
Hugger Mugger
Salt Lake City, Utah
The research all agrees – yoga is great for your mind and body! Whether you’re looking for a way to wind down after a heavy workout, or you’re a yoga guru, Hugger Mugger offers U.S. made yoga mats in many colors, lengths, and thicknesses. With bolsters, props, and meditation cushions, they have all the essentials to turn your home gym into a mini yoga studio, all on a budget.
Weightlifting Racks
PRx Performance
Fargo, North Dakota
PRx Performance offers great weightlifting rack sets that you can even customize, to ensure you get exactly what you need. Their Indy Prime package includes a squat rack, bench you can mount against the wall and fold away while not in use, bar and plates, and storage accessories. Everything you need to transform into a powerhouse, right in the comfort of your home.
Exercise Bikes
Keiser
Fresno, California
If you’d rather focus on cardio, a bike might be the way to go. Keiser’s updated indoor bike can accommodate riders ranging in height from 4’10” to 7’ due to its 4 way adjustable seat and handlebars. Its magnetic resistance allows for a smooth, quiet workout. With an all-new tech display, users can benefit from the latest fitness apps, and live performance metrics.
Exercise Dumbbells
Powerblock
Burnsville, Minnesota
Looking for a versatile take on a timeless gym essential? Powerblock’s dumbbells, favored in pro training facilities and sports leagues across the nation, expand and transform to suit your style. You can swap out your straight handle for a curled one, or one with a knurled grip, and expand it by attaching extra weights.