It’s indoor season—but just because you’re planning to spend the winter buried under blankets, perfecting your homemade chili recipe, and finally finishing all 47 seasons of Survivor doesn’t mean your fitness routine has to go into hibernation, too.
If you’re thinking, “Um, rolling out of bed when it’s pitch black and drafty to lace up my sneakers and freeze on my way to the gym? Hard pass,” we hear you. But consider this: Bringing your workout routine indoors is simpler than you might think, and it doesn’t require spending tons of money, totally rearranging your home, or giving up cozy time. (Bonus: It’s good for your mental health, too.)
Whether you live in spacious digs or a tiny studio apartment, you’re an avid runner or you’ve just started weight training, Walmart has tons of budget-friendly home workout equipment to help you stay active all winter without ever leaving home. That means you can carve out an hour to sweat or start with just five minutes of movement a day—while your coffee’s brewing, you’re prepping dinner, or you’re listening in on a work call (don’t worry, we won’t tell).
Check out these affordable fitness essentials, stock up for yourself, and grab a few to gift to a fellow hibernator in your life.
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You finally got into a running groove this year and then bam, the colder temps make your joints ache, your muscles tighten, and your chest feel like it might explode with every step. Instead of giving up on running altogether, bring your miles home with this foldable and portable treadmill on wheels.
Okay, real talk: This one will require a few extra square feet, and it’s a bit of an investment—but it’s much more budget-friendly (like, hundreds of dollars less) than many similar products out there and it’s backed by nearly 600 five-star ratings.
For any non-running routines (and for pre- and post-run stretching, of course), a fresh exercise mat is key. Gaiam’s textured, sticky surface is great for everything from gentle yoga to sweaty circuits—no slipping included. The berry-red mat is five millimeters thick, which means ample cushioning for your knees and feet. Bonus: It’s produced without latex or any of the six harmful phthalates.
You can plus up any movement routine with wearable weights. This seaglass-blue set is designed for your wrists—but give it a try around your ankles to help with full-body toning and strengthening. Add them to a virtual yoga flow or cardio dance class, or just slip them on under your layers when you have to bundle up and brave the weather for an errand or two.
Grab this kit for just $30, and you’ll get a two-in-one toning tube, a door anchor for resistance training, resistance bands for your glutes and quads, a loop band for all kinds of exercises, and four-pound weights to strap onto your ankles or wrists.
Plus, you’ll get a free 90-day membership to The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels (complete with workouts, meal plans, meditations, and more) to help guide you through your at-home workouts.