Working out from home is an easy way to save money on a gym membership and get some time back in your day, but getting everything you’d need for a home gym or studio set-up is the opposite. Luckily, the Decathlon sale for Black Friday is here!
Right now, I’m looking at a handful of deals that cover the basics of an excellent home gym set-up, including an indoor bicycle, sets of the dumbbells, a kettlebell, suspension cables, and more.
The Decathlon sale for Black Friday joins the Garmin sale, retailers offering Fitbit deals, and activewear brands like Sweaty Betty and Lululemon in offering some impressive discounts ahead of the big sale day on Friday.
6 pieces I’d buy in the Decathlon sale
If you added all the home gym essentials to your basket in the Decathlon sale, you’d have a total of £260.44. These are my recommendations for the essentials, but if you wanted to pad it out with some luxuries, here’s what I’d recommend…
What exercises can I do?
You can do a full-body strength training workout with these six pieces of equipment, including the exercises below:
- Squats
- Lunges
- Bulgarian split squats
- Romanian deadlifts
- Hip thrusts
- Chest press
- Bicep curls
- Tricep extensions
- Shoulder press
- Lateral raises
- Lat pull downs
- Rows
- Incline press ups
- Mountain climbers
- Plank
If you’re unsure where to start, take a look at our guide on strength training for women, or browse the various best workout apps. Each one will have an expert-led program you can follow at home.
Tips for building a home gym
- Consider the room temperature: While we’re heating our homes for winter, home gym environments don’t need to be quite so cosy. “A temperature between 20ºC to 22ºC is ideal, though many gyms tend to be lower at between 13ºC to 20ºC to help with people sweating on treadmills,” says Martin Sharp, a certified personal trainer and coach.
- Think about lighting: “Lighting is important, not just from a safety angle of being able to see what you are doing, where you are going, and avoid any possible obstacles. It also has an impact on energy levels, concentration, mood, and athletic performance,” says Sharp.
- Create floor space: “Allow a little floor space for exercises that don’t use equipment,” he adds, such as yoga mat workouts and standing ab exercises.
- Don’t forget the basics: “Wearing the appropriate clothing is essential, and if your body is trying to conserve heat wearing something over your face, ears, hands and feet may be necessary,” says Sharp. “Some people, such as those with heart conditions and asthma, should check with a professional before working out in the cold.”
When does the Decathlon sale end?
The Decathlon sale is set to last until December 1, otherwise known as Cyber Monday in the shopping world. Black Friday ‘officially’ starts this week, on November 28, but I’ve been seeing savings on Decathlon’s website since the beginning of the month.
Even if you’re not looking to build a home gym, there’s plenty of savings on health and fitness essentials worth browsing, including some of the best Garmin watches, treadmills, bikes, hiking equipment, and workout clothing and shoes.
