Is the cold weather making your gym motivation freeze over? Luckily, there's a simple solution: a home gym.
Staying active during the colder months doesn't require a gym membership, according to my personal trainer, Petrina Dunn. "You don't need a lot of space to work out at home. Just a small area you can move [around in] comfortably," she tells PEOPLE. Dunn has nearly a decade of professional experience. She was first certified by the Australian Institute of Fitness before moving to the United States and earning recertification through the American Council on Exercise.
With Dunn's expertise in mind, these trainer-approved fitness essentials at Amazon make it easier to stay consistent, energized, and on track. Keep reading to see her top home workout equipment picks priced under $100, with options starting at just $7.
Dunn calls this suspension trainer one of her favorite tools because it works well for a wide range of fitness levels. "It really engages your core and stabilizes muscles, and you can get an effective full-body workout using just your body weight and gravity," she says. Dunn also notes that it's especially well-suited for home workouts since it doesn't take up much space and can be easily adjusted as you get stronger.
My trainer also recommends a walking pad as "a practical way to add more movement to your day without committing to high-impact workouts." According to Dunn, "They can improve cardiovascular health, build endurance, and support weight management while being easier on the joints than running." She also likes walking pads for remote workers because they make it easier to stay active throughout the day, whether that's squeezing in steps between meetings or walking while answering emails from a home office.
More than 4,000 shoppers have snapped up this walking pad in the past month and its garnered thousands of perfect ratings from shoppers with many raving that it's great for compact spaces, and is a great way to get their "daily steps in."
"Jumping rope is one of the most effective full-body workouts I recommend," says Dunn. "It definitely takes some mental toughness, but the payoff is huge -- it boosts cardiovascular fitness, improves coordination and balance, supports bone strength, and helps with weight management. It's an easy piece of equipment to use at home, which is why I love recommending it to clients."
Skipping the gym doesn't have to mean skipping your workout, even during colder months. Keep scrolling for more recommended workout equipment from Amazon to use at home.