I found 12 home gym essentials to level up your workouts — and they start at just $9

A selection of home gym essentials. — (Image credit: Brooks / Edited with Gemini)

Sometimes, it's nice to work out at a public gym. I'm motivated by others around me, I can focus on my workout without the distractions of home, and I have access to larger, more expensive exercise equipment. But at heart, I'm an at-home workout girly.

I love the privacy, flexibility, and convenience of home workouts. You can work out whenever and wherever you want, and you don't even have to worry about changing out of your pajamas or loungey clothes.

Some might find at-home workouts boring, but there are so many YouTube videos to cycle through and a ton of exercise gear and equipment you can invest in to shake things up. None of this extra gear is necessary for you to work up a good sweat at home, but it certainly does add variety to your workout regimen.

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Sarah Chaney is a freelance tech writer with 4 years of experience across multiple outlets, including How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, SlashGear, Laptop Mag, and of course, Tom's Guide. She loves reviewing the latest gadgets, from inventive robot vacuums to new laptops, wearables, and anything PC-related. When she's not writing, she's probably playing a video game, exploring the outdoors, or listening to her current favorite song or album on repeat.