By Ashton Johnson, ACE Certified Trainer, B.S. Public Health | Edina MN Personal Trainers
It’s no secret that buying fitness equipment is expensive. If you’re looking to kick start your home gym on a budget, believe it or not, Goodwill and other second hand stores are a great place to start. Here are some of my favorite fitness finds at second hand stores.
Sporting Equipment
Your local second hand store is likely to be full of tennis rackets, golf clubs, and baseball bats. These are good places to start, but every now and then you’ll find the elusive bicycle. This is a perfect way to start your cardio equipment. These finds are rare, but they do happen. Look to add some variety to your training and maybe take up a new sport!
Weights
Browsing the fitness section of your local second hand store you are bound to find a small pile of weights. These weights might not be the 35lb dumbbells that you see at your local gym, but they’re a start to a great weight collection for your home gym. On a rare occasion you may find some small plates to load onto a makeshift barbell.
The Blast From the Past
The 80’s-00’s were an interesting time for fitness fads. There will no doubt be unwanted equipment collecting dust on the shelves. Most of these are to be avoided. As tempting as a thigh master, and shake weight might be, there are better options in store. My Personal favorite are the ankle/wrist weights. While they may seem tacky, these are a great way to add a little resistance to your exercises, specifically your bodyweight exercises. On a rare occasion I have also seen weighted vests. These are a home gym must!
Fitness Fashion
Second hand stores are a hot spot for name brand clothing. Fitness equipment isn’t cheap and neither is the proper fitness attire. Big names like Nike, Adidas, and Under Armor, all can be found at your local second hand stores.
Fitness doesn’t have to be expensive. A strong home gym foundation can be built from scratch with the help of thrift stores. Keeping your goals in mind, go out, and get started on that home gym you’ve always wanted!
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