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What equipment should I buy for a home gym?

Pete Cerqua
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Pete Cerqua is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. Pete is also a five-time best-selling author of books including "The 90-Second Fitness Solution" and "High Intensity Fitness Revolution for Women/Men" published by Simon and Schuster and Skyhorse Publishing. Pete has over 20 years of personal training and nutrition coaching experience and operates the 90-Second Fitness flagship studio in New York City.

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Dumbbells are probably the most obvious purchase if you're doing any weight training, but it really depends on what you're doing and what your goals are. If you just want to do some light resistance training, you could buy resistance bands, a yoga mat, and light dumbbells. If you're into big muscle gains, you could definitely buy a full out bench press or barbell set. It really just depends on what you're trying to do.

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What is best adjustable bench or multipurpose gym machine for whole body workout?

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Go for an adjustable bench if you have access to weights and a few other equipment to help out with using it to its full potential. Otherwise, an MP gym machine should do wonders and save space.

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Can I install a bar and do pull-ups?

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Of course. Look online for doorway pull-up bars, or build some pull-up bars outside.

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Do I need to add foam flooring if the room has ceramic tile floors and I have exercise equipment?

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Although not necessary, it may give you more comfort to know your floors are somewhat protected.

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What is an adjustable bench?

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An adjustable bench is one where you can change the height of the chairback to better suit your body (or others' bodies).

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