Let’s face it – training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t cheap, and adding a gym membership on top of that makes it even more expensive, especially in New York City, where gym memberships can sometimes cost over $200 per month.
Realizing that my workouts primarily focus on functional movements designed for injury prevention, I realized that I could get in an excellent workout in the convenience of my own home, and for a fraction of the cost of a gym membership.
Kettlebells
The first item in my gym was to purchase a set of kettlebells. I’m a huge proponent of Pavel Tsatsouline’s approach to kettlebell training, especially his Simple & Sinister program. As kettlebells form the nucleus of my training program, I picked up four of them: 1 x 12kg, 2 x 16kg, and 1 x 20kg. Something like this AmazonBasics Cast Iron Kettlebell
Exercise Mat
I also needed a gym mat so that I could have a solid surface for my feet to grip, and for a bit of padding. I find that this Gxmmat Large Yoga Mat
Pull-Up Bar and TRX Suspension Trainer
Living in a New York City apartment, space is always an issue. I purchased this Iron Age Pull Up Bar
On the pull-up bar, I hang my TRX Suspension Trainer, which I use for some recovery exercises when my shoulder acts up or simply to vary my strength training routine.
Summary
I also keep around a foam roller, my white belt (for assistance when stretching), and my Withings Body+ Scale
Altogether, my home gym cost about $500 and has everything I need. I love working out from home and my workouts are incredibly focused. I highly recommend a home gym to everyone.
AmazonBasics Cast Iron Kettlebell
Gxmmat Large Yoga Mat
Iron Age Pull Up Bar
TRX GO Suspension Training
Withings Body+ Scale
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