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Resistance bands are incredibly effective at building strength and flexibility. Plus, they fold up easily to fit in your bag—which makes them an essential part of your portable gym.

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The weight room can be intimidating, we get it. Stock up on these hand weights that range from 2–15lbs to build muscle at home.

Medicine balls can be used to take bodyweight exercises more challenging and more effective. Grab one next time you’re working squats, abs, or arms.

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Gliding discs are easy to tote and versatile. They add an extra twist (or should we say slide) to your bodyweight routine.

Kettlebell swings can help you build flexibility, endurance, and strength. Just make sure you’re doing them properly.

The BOSU trainer set will be your new best friend. This one comes with a how-to DVD, so you’ll be taking your pushups and squats to the next level in no time.

There are numerous benefits of post-run yoga—it can help with stress relief, injury relief, and everything in between. This set has all you need get to get started, including a DVD that will teach you all the basics you need to know.

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Ice aches and pains minus the mess of a bag of ice. Stick this roller in your freezer and, once chilled, use for sore muscle relief.

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This portable tool will allow you to really dig into sore back muscles, helping encourage blood flow for recovery.

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This tracker is swimproof, you can use it to pay for postrun fuel, and it boasts a 7-day battery life.

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If you want to switch up your indoor workout, this no-frills stationary bike monitors your speed, time, distance, and calories burned.

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Up your strength training game with a weight bench. This set comes with all you need to increase muscle from the comfort of your own home.