Top runners know that cross training is the key to building a聽body resilient enough to聽survive the race season. Lucky for you, transforming your garage or spare room into a fully functioning workout space鈥攅lliptical machine聽not included鈥攊s easier than you think. Here鈥檚 what you need to get started.聽
Cycle Ops聽Magento聽Trainer ($290)
The roads too icy to ride? Set your bike on the聽, which uses magnetic resistance to offer a smooth, quiet ride indoors.聽
Rogue聽Kettlebells聽(From $22)
Grab a couple sets of kettlebells and you can do everything from weighted squats to Russian twists. Made from high-quality iron ore, 聽are our favorites. The handles are color coated to differentiate weights, with options ranging from nine to 203 pounds.
Prana聽Large Eco Yoga Mat ($60)
聽is a bit聽hefty for toting to class, but it鈥檚 perfect for at-home stretching sessions. Made with a recyclable PVC-free material that鈥檚 chloride and latex free, it聽has a grippy texture for no-slip downward dogs. Add a ($20) and you鈥檒l be in Namaste mode in no time.
Trigger Point Grid X Foam Roller ($50)
Get a firm foam roller, like ,聽and your IT bands will thank you. Want to go even deeper? The ($50) works out knots in your back you didn鈥檛 even know you had.
TRX Home Gym ($200)
You could get a set of free weights and a bench,聽but that takes up a lot of space. Try a 聽instead, which is comprised of聽just a couple of straps that聽hang from a hook in your garage.聽A whole world of full-body resistance training awaits.聽
Bosu聽Sport Balance Trainer ($100)
Boost your balance and聽strength by doing lunges, crunches, squats, and more on , which stores easier than a full exercise ball.聽