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Home workouts
Home workouts can save you if you aren't able to go to the gym. Unsplash / Sebastian Pociecha

Planning to go to the gym? Don't risk it! There are better alternatives to exercise and burn fat without exposing yourself to COVID-19 and one of them is investing in home fitness equipment.

If you are one of those dedicated fitness people and you want to further spice up your workout routine, then worry no more. All you need is ample enough workout space and you are good to go! Here are some of the best exercise equipment currently available online that you can buy and use to burn off unwanted weight at home. From bodyweight trainers to vibration machines, these are guaranteed to help you reach your fitness goals this season.

1. Human Trainer Essential Kit

The Human Trainer Essential Kit
The Human Trainer Essential Kit thehumantrainer.com

Price: $189.99

Thanks to its patented dual-anchor D-ring setup, the Human Trainer Essential Kit is versatile enough for you to do many bodyweight exercises in the comfort of your home. This all-in-one and on-the-go home training kit lets you perform hundreds of full-body movements such as suspended core exercises through the integrated foot cradle handles.

It is designed for all fitness levels, beginner or expert. It comes with a detailed user manual that provides instructions for placing the main strap on doors or on overhead beams outdoors or indoors. The same manual provides over 20 sample exercises, including stretching and flexibility workouts (complete with illustrations of correct and incorrect techniques) and includes instructions on safety and product maintenance.

Included in the pack are short versatility anchors that have integrated door anchors for instant setup on any standard door as well as indoors or outdoors on cable machines or sturdy overhead beams.

2. Brazyn Morph Foam Roller

Brazyn Morph Foam Roller
Brazyn Morph Foam Roller brazynlife.com

Price: $68.00

If you want to experience the benefits of foam rolling anywhere around the house, then the Brazyn Morph Foam Roller is a great choice. Used by many sports teams as well as the U.S. military, this collapsible foam roller is dubbed the most portable and storable foam rollers in the world.

Constructed using bamboo, aluminum and other strong but eco-friendly materials, the Morph Foam Roller is shaped like other full-sized ordinary foam rollers when expanded, but is smaller than a pair of folded t-shirts when collapsed, allowing you to take it anywhere with you unhindered. It is also strong and durable, being tested at over 350 pounds.

The Morph Foam Roller is available in "Alpha" (deep tissue) and "Bravo" (traditional) variants.

3. Bluefin Fitness Ultra Slim Vibration Plate

Bluefin Ultra Slim Vibration Plate
Bluefin Ultra Slim Vibration Plate bluefinfitness.com

Price: £149.99 ($192.88)

Get fat burned off your body while increasing muscle mass in a short amount of time with Bluefit Fitness' Ultra Slim Vibration Plate. This sleek and compact vibration machine utilizes "cutting edge" vibration technology for home use to improve circulation, reduce cellulite and increase bone density in one go. Its bright LCD touchscreen display allows you to track your progress, while the included remote control helps you control your workout without interruptions.

Ultra Slim comes with 5 pre-programmed 10-minute workouts from Bluefin's own fitness specialists, each designed for specific fitness goals: fitness, fat loss, strength building, massage and circulation, and bone density. The 180 levels of vibration intensity can challenge anyone from beginners to even athletes. The vibration machine also has an integrated Bluetooth speaker if you want your workout to be accompanied by motivation-boosting music while sweating your way to fitness.

4. Bluefin Fitness Tour 5.0 Exercise Bike

Bluefin Tour 5.0 Exercise Bike
Bluefin Tour 5.0 Exercise Bike bluefinfitness.com

Price: £399.00 ($513.02)

Enjoy low-impact joint-friendly cardio exercises all day with the Bluefin Fitness Tour 5.0 Exercise Bike. This streamlined and compact stationary bike features a computer that is preloaded with 12 automatic fitness programs and 24 manual resistance levels, along with a heavy-duty rear flywheel and silent drive system with magnetic braking for more quiet fluid motion and more intense exercise. Its variable incline and decline resistance lets you cycle at your preferred pace or simulate cross-country journeys, while the backlit multifunctional LCD display measures time, distance, calories burned and pulse rate so you can push yourself further to reach your workout targets.

5. MoonRun Connect

MoonRun Connect
MoonRun Connect moonrun.com

Price: $399.00

The MoonRun Connect is an excellent option for those who want to do full-body cardio workouts without having to leave home and/or increase cardio capacity without the risk of injuries associated with overuse. This virtual cardio trainer not only allows for wireless connection to running apps, but is also portable, not requiring any set space to use.

Developed by a physical therapist, it can serve as a good alternative to treadmill running for the following reasons:

  • Allows for high-intensity low impact training by physically uplifting your body that only intensifies you a push harder for good high-intensity, low-impact training.
  • Versatile on the joints, sharing and balancing body load and impact to avoid repetitive pounding that is common in most treadmills.
  • Lets you do what any running instructor would recommend: leaning and pushing your body forward using your pelvis.
  • Balance the effect of training throughout your body (and not your lower limbs only) by using armbands combined with spinning.

Each set comes with a lightweight and durable bar, washable soft body cushions for maximum comfort and performance, a triple safety door anchor that doubles as a pole anchor and medium and arm resistance sets, in addition to a smart sensor and the free MoonRun mobile app.