Equipment for cardio at home

Home Gym Equipment isn`t just for strength training. There is gym equipment that is ideal for cardio, too.

Yoga mat

A yoga mat is probably the most useful Gym Equipment to have at home. You can use this for recovery stretching, as a soft support for your joints when doing cardio exercises on hard surfaces, and and for doing strength training at home.

Jump rope

A jump rope is the perfect cardio tool to have at home. If you want to do cardio at home but don`t want to invest in a Treadmill, a jump rope gets your heart rate up just like running – and it`s fun. You can use a jump rope as a warm up to your workout routine.

Sliders

If you have floorboards, tile, or linoleum floors, sliders are a great addition to your home gym. You can use these as part of your cardio routine, or to make core exercises more challenging. A popular use for sliders is mountain climbers: place your feet on the sliders in a plank position, and alternate bringing your feet up to your chest, sliding your feet along the floor.

While not an essential gym item, sliders are great for making cardio exercises a little bit more challenging for your core.

Bosu ball

A bosu ball is like [half" of a fitball, with a flat plastic edge along one side. These are super versatile and can be used for cardio and core exercises. You can use these as a cardio exercise in a side-to-side bosu shuffle, or place your feet on the flat plastic side while doing a plank.

Gym towel

When doing cardio, you`re likely going to sweat. Having a sweat towel dedicated to wiping down your face and equipment is a must-have if you`re doing high intensity exercise. This doesn`t have to be a dedicated gym towel – you can always use a hand towel or face cloth that you already have at home.