Building a Home Gym: Weights, Mats and Everyday Workout Essentials

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Building a home gym starts with a few pieces you will actually use. Choose a clear corner, leave room to move, and build around the workouts you enjoy. These WeGym weights, mats and props can help you set up a space for strength work, Pilates and stretching without filling the whole room.

Start with weights for strength work

WeGym SafeGrip Dumbbells

A pair of soft-coated dumbbells with a patented no-roll square shape, so they stay put on the mat between sets. The non-slip coating feels secure in hand and is kind to floors, and the nature-inspired colors look good left out. Start with a pair that suits your current routine, then add weight as you progress.

WeGym Soft Kettlebell Set – 10, 15 & 20 lbs

Three soft-shell kettlebells filled with fine steel sand for stability, with wide anti-slip handles. The set covers swings, squats and carries as strength builds, and the soft base will not mark floors.

WeGym SafeGrip Dumbbell Sets with Rack

The full rack for someone building a real home gym corner. Complete SafeGrip sets with anti-slip handles and a floor-safe coating, in Sandstone, Rose, Forest Green or Mixed. Every pair stays off the floor and in one place.

WeGym SafeGrip Dumbbells for building a home gym **Shop here**
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WeGym Soft Kettlebell Set - 10, 15 & 20 lbs — WeGym Soft Kettlebell Set – 10, 15 & 20 lbs **Shop here**
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WeGym SafeGrip Dumbbell Sets with Rack **Shop here**
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Vuori All Around Tote in black **Shop here**
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Carry it all: gym bags

Vuori All Around Tote, Black

A black tote that hangs on a hook, handy for carrying workout clothes and a towel to and from your home gym corner.

Alo Leather Mesh Tranquility Tote, Bordeaux

A bordeaux leather tote with a perforated finish, for days the gym bag also has to look put together.

Alo Leather Mesh Tranquility Tote in bordeaux **Shop here**
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WeGym Fitness Ball **Shop here**
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WeGym Suede Mat **Shop here**
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Alo Yoga Warrior Mat in black **Shop here**
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Make room for Pilates, yoga and stretching

WeGym Fitness Ball

A grippy, durable ball for core work, barre and Pilates pulses, and balance training. Use it to add stability for better form, or to make stability the challenge – one small piece that changes a whole routine.

WeGym Suede Mat

A suede microfiber mat that gets grippier as you sweat, set on a natural rubber base. Made for warm and hot yoga, and a real upgrade for anyone still sliding on a basic mat.

Alo Yoga Warrior Mat, Black

An oversized mat with a matte finish and a slip-free surface. Alo describes it as anti-odor, moisture-wicking and free of formaldehyde and PVC, a good fit if you want a second mat for floor work that is not WeGym.

Sweaty Betty Balance Yoga Mat, Black

A black mat from Sweaty Betty for yoga and floor work, rolled up and easy to store in a corner when you are done.

WeGym Foam Exercise Blocks

Lightweight EVA foam blocks for balance, flexibility and support in yoga or fitness routines. The pair that helps tight hips and hamstrings settle into a stretch.

WeGym Stretch Strap

An adjustable D-ring strap for safe stretching and mobility work, in Sandstone, Rose and Slate. Keep it beside the mat for your stretch routine.

Sweaty Betty Balance Yoga Mat in black **Shop here**
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WeGym Foam Exercise Blocks **Shop here**
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WeGym Stretch Strap **Shop here**
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What to wear while you build your home gym

Once the corner is set up, pick workout pieces you want to put on. Here are light pink, white and light blue options from Alo and Vuori, plus leggings from Beyond Yoga, Sweaty Betty and Vuori in other colors.

Alo Airlift High Waist Charger 7/8 Legging, Candy Heart Pink/White

A pink and white 7/8 legging for strength days and mat work. Shop Alo Airlift High Waist Charger 7/8 Legging

Alo Airlift Charger Bra, Candy Heart Pink/White

The matching bra in the same Candy Heart Pink/White colorway. Shop Alo Airlift Charger Bra

Alo Accolade Sweatpant, Pink Quartz

A soft pink sweatpant for warm-ups and rest days at home. Shop Alo Accolade Sweatpant

Vuori Inversion Rib Legging, Crystal Blue

A light blue ribbed legging for Pilates, yoga and stretching. Shop Vuori Inversion Rib Legging

Vuori AllTheFeels Bra, Sunset Pink

A pink bra to pair with the Vuori legging or your own favorites. Shop Vuori AllTheFeels Bra

Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught in the Midi High Waisted Legging, Ultra Blue Heather

A high-waisted midi-length legging in blue heather for Pilates, barre and stretching. Shop Beyond Yoga Spacedye Caught in the Midi Legging

Vuori Daily Pocket Legging, Black

A black legging with a pocket, easy to wear from a workout to errands. Shop Vuori Daily Pocket Legging

Sweaty Betty Power Leggings

Sweaty Betty lists these as workout leggings for any sport, from running to HIIT. Shop Sweaty Betty Power Leggings

Alo Performance Conquer Headband, Espresso

A soft headband to keep hair off your face during strength and mat work. Shop the Alo Performance Conquer Headband

Alo Velvet Off-Duty Cap, Navy

A navy velvet cap with the small Alo logo, for the walk before or after a workout.

Vuori Dad Hat, Black

A black cap with a small Vuori logo, an easy match with leggings and sneakers.

Beyond Yoga Dad Hat, Riverbed

Another cap option, in Riverbed. Shop Beyond Yoga Dad Hat

Shoes for your workout days

On Cloud 6 Women’s, Black/White

A black and white trainer for walking, cardio days and everyday wear around the home workout routine.

Keep a towel within reach

WeGym Suede Performance Towel with Magnetic Clip

A soft, ultra-absorbent suede towel with a magnetic clip that hangs on any metal surface, including the WeGym dumbbell rack. Lightweight and fast-drying.

Build the space around your routine rather than buying everything at once. For more ways to work movement into the day, see the over-40 healthy living routine for more home workout picks.