So you signed up for the gym… and you hated it. Everyone watched. Things felt like they needed to be cleaned with a hazard suit and you frankly just didn’t care for the people talking to you mid-deadlift. If this sounds like you, don’t be afraid to break up with your gym. There are so many at-home workout gear options that you can not only have a great workout at home… but a better one than you ever had at the gym. Ready? Here are our five favorites:

Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are a great addition to weight training. They also work well alone. On leg day, use them for kickbacks and side steps. On ab day, use them as a resistance by placing the loop band beneath your hands and across your shoulders to create tension. You can even get resistance band accessories to make them even more effective for your workouts. For example, you can get hooks for the door that turn your home into your very own machine.

Ab Rollers

Ok – they are boring. However, ab rollers are rather effective. Not only are you operating in the plank mode, you are doing so in motion. This double whammy hits almost every muscle in the abdomen helping you to achieve that 6 pack sooner.

A Great Playlist

It may not be a workout tool, but it is a great motivator. If you are sitting in silence during a workout, you are probably not going to your full max. Create a killer playlist that makes you feel empowered. Use it to fuel your energy and really kick your workout’s butt.

Free Weights

Old-school iron is really a great way to see results fast. If you combine that with protein, you will see muscles within the first 3 months. Actually, if you progress your weights often, you will see more growth in the first 3-6 months than you will see in your whole weightlifting career. It is really fun to watch the change take place. Try it. You’ll be glad you did.

Yoga Blocks

Even if you are a weightlifter, yoga is great for lengthening the muscles and making you more flexible. The more limber you are, the better your form will be when you do lift, making for a workout that is more effective than ever before. Remember, the wrong form will get you slower results.

As you journey on your at-home transformation journey, whether you invest in resistance band accessories or free weights or both… we know that you can do it. Home sweet home… sure does make for a sweet workout.