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Everything You Need to Have the Best At-Home Workout

Published: April 13, 2021

McKenzie Cordell

7 Upgrades That Will Take Your At-Home Workouts to the Next Level

Within the past year, more and more people have transitioned their gym sessions and studio classes to their living rooms, basements, garages, backyards, you name it. And sure, the idea of an at-home workout sounds good…until you realize you only have the bare minimum when it comes to equipment. Don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of workouts you can do by only using your bodyweight but if you’re looking to kick things up a notch, we recommend introducing some simple extras. Here are seven products that will help upgrade your at-home workouts, from hydrating with BodyArmor Lyte Sports Drink to folding treadmills.

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You’re planning to go for a run in a couple of hours. Should you eat before you hit the pavement? What about after you get home? The short answer is, both. Here’s everything you need to know about eating pre- and post-workout, including what you should be munching on.

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8 Workout Sneakers For Every Type of At-Home Sweat Sesh

While we may or may not be using cans of beans as hand weights (OK, we are), nothing can replace a supportive, bouncy sneaker to fuel all of those burpees and plank jacks. This is why we’re sharing eight of the best workout sneakers that can be purchased this very second.

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Yesterday, you decided to finally tackle that workout video you’ve had saved on Instagram for weeks. You did deadlifts, glute bridges, plank jacks, the works. You felt amazing afterward, but this morning you woke up feeling sore. What gives? Your hammies, that’s what.

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When you’re in need of a good sweat sesh but can’t make it to the gym, an at-home workout can feel like a subpar second option. Sure, you can lift some dumbbells and bust out a quadruped plank, but what about the cardio? What about that feel-good, music-blaring, endorphin-pumping exercise that gets your heart rate pumping? Great news: Some of the hardest cardiovascular workouts can be done on a 6” x 2” yoga mat in your living room.

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Operations Director, Branded Content

Rachel joined PureWow in 2016 and is the Operations Director of Branded Content where she oversees the editorial production of sponsored media campaigns. In addition to obsessing...

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Everything You Need to Have the Best At-Home Workout

7 Upgrades That Will Take Your At-Home Workouts to the Next Level

Should You Be Eating Before or After You Work Out?

8 Workout Sneakers For Every Type of At-Home Sweat Sesh

The 10 Best Hamstring Stretches to Relieve Tightness

12 Fun Exercises for Some Much-Needed Cardio at Home

Operations Director, Branded Content

Why You Should Trust Us