You Don’t Need a Gym When You Have These Home Stretching And Workout Essentials

Resistance bands can come in handy for both stretching and strength training. Unlike ones made solely of rubber, this set is made with a blend of rubber and polyester.

Promising review: “These don’t bring any of the typical issues with resistance loops — they don’t flip down or roll up when exercising and they actually stay in place and don’t slip off. They’re wide and well-made, so they actually provide adequate resistance and support. They’re 100% worth the extra money over rubber or silicone type bands.” — Kenzie

Whether you use them for lower body stretches or on your neighborhood walks, ankle weights add more resistance, which means extra benefits. This pair of 2.5-pound ankle weights is light enough that it doesn’t put too much strain on joints.

Promising review: “Great little weights to add resistance to your leg workouts or just walking around. Not too heavy and not too light. Perfect! Love the design too. Very comfortable and don’t rub my shin or foot.” — Slh04c

More than 1,400 Target shoppers have bought and rated this stability ball with the vast majority giving it a perfect five-star rating. If you want to improve your core strength, it’s a great workout tool to have. Choose from between three sizes so you can find the best one for your height.

Promising review: “It's nice it had the pump. Mine didn't lose any air in the first week. Comfortable to swap onto for use at a desk, for stretching, and PT. Known quality compared to some of the online-only vendors.” — keilinger

Rolling out a mat and moving through a yoga routine or some easy stretches can be a perfect mid-day break. Target shoppers who bought this mat and left reviews like how lightweight this one is.

Promising review: “This is the best quality yoga mat I’ve ever had, especially as a plus size girly.” — Jordyn M

Physical therapists love roam rollers because they loosen tight muscles, getting rid of knots and reducing muscle soreness. This foam roller is a Target bestseller. It’s lightweight, small enough to store easily and can be used on your whole body.

Promising review: “It's small and mighty. I work at a desk at one job, and a climbing gym at the other. I'm also a mom. Put that on top of a horseback riding accident I had when I was 16 which caused back issues ever since and you have me! Needless to say, my back has issues and I needed something to help stretch it I could keep with me if needed. This thing is the perfect size and OMG does it stretch and pop your back for you!” — Meredith

A tennis ball can do wonders for relieving shoulder and back pain. Try it by lying on your back and placing the tennis ball at the spot where you feel the most pain. You can also try this move against a wall. These tennis balls are Target’s highest-rated ones, beloved because of their price and quality.

Promising review: “I appreciate the quality of these balls. Compared with the cost value, they are well worth the purchase. They don’t easily fray and have a good level of flexibility.” — ERO1

You probably already know how important strength training is for maintaining bone density and supporting weight loss. Having a set of dumbbells at home will make it easier for strength workouts to actually happen. Target shoppers are obsessed with this set that comes with sets of three, five and eight pound weights.

Promising review: “Nice variety of weights that the whole family can utilize. Good quality weights!” — Jen N

If you haven’t jumped rope since you were a kid, you’re missing out on a fun and effective way to get your heart rate up. There are also tons of jump rope workouts on YouTube (like this one) you can follow along with at home. This jump rope is adjustable so you can make it your exact preferred length.

Promising review: “This jump rope is great! It’s so light but it whips around for each jump perfectly without being too heavy.” — Rebecca R

Your core exercises are about to reach a whole new level. Everything is more intense while balancing on a BOSU ball, which is exactly why it’s so popular. (“BOSU” is actually an acronym for “both sides utilized.”) It’s specifically designed to prevent slipping too — safety first!

Promising review: “Love our BOSU ball addition for our home gym. It’s great for abs workouts and have enjoyed it so far.” — acarrero

Yoga is unmatched for stress relief, increasing flexibility and building strength simultaneously. A yoga block can enhance your practice by making some poses more accessible. This one is Target’s top seller, popular because of its firm-yet-soft surface and lightweight design. (You can also get a natural cork version here.)

Promising review: “Perfect size and weight for my needs. Very soft, smooth surface, but the block itself is perfectly firm. Definitely comparable to much more expensive brands. Good value for the price!” — Lilannie