Garage Gym

It's that time of year when shopping goes into overdrive and we're all hustling to find out what to get everyone on our list. I’m taking a new approach to gifting this year. Let's begin with this year's gift guide for the fitness + health fanatic! Working out at home is one of the most convenient methods to get some exercise into your daily routine. However, with such a large range of home gym equipment available, deciding what is ideal for you and your space may be tough. We've compiled a list of the top home gym equipment to help...

I have always been passionate about fitness and leading a balanced, healthy lifestyle, but I found it difficult to find the drive and inspiration to work out frequently. I always felt lost among the sea of weights and equipment when I entered a gym, unsure of where to begin or which schedule to follow. I became disappointed by the lack of direction and found it difficult to continue to be dedicated to my fitness objectives. In COVID, I experienced a revelation. I understood that obtaining an education was the key to realising my full potential. I could create efficient exercise schedules...

Are you a home gym owner looking for a versatile piece of equipment that can give you a full-body workout? Look no further than the Skierg, a concept designed to mimic cross-country skiing. In this blog, we’ll explore what an skierg is, how it works, and the benefits it can provide for your body. What is a Skierg Machine? A skierg is a cardio machine that simulates the motion of cross-country skiing. It consists of a base with footrests, a set of handlebars, and a fan or flywheel that creates resistance as you move. The Skierg is powered by your own...

Welcome to the world of home gym! One of the most important pieces of equipment you'll need is a power rack or squat rack. This handy equipment is designed to help you perform a variety of exercises safely and effectively. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits of power racks and squat racks, the different types available, and how to choose the right one for your needs. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or just starting out, a power rack or squat rack is an essential investment for your home gym. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about...

When it comes to home gym staples, kettlebells usually aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, you might be thinking of dumbbells or their adjustable dumbbell version, racks or even your sleek 10-angle adjustable bench. So, why should you get a kettlebell? A lot of kettlebell exercises can be replicated by dumbbells, and the muscles used can also be worked doing exercises of greater weight with your bar and plate set. Really, kettlebells seem almost unnecessary in comparison. However, despite these misgivings, kettlebells have a few very specific exercises and benefits that you don’t want to miss out...

The gifting season is upon us! Maybe you’re looking for something within budget. Something reasonable like $50. Or maybe it’s a big milestone. Perhaps you just want to get the right price for the right present. Maybe this year just warrants a truly… celebratory spend. Whatever it is, we’ve got some ideas for you. If you’re gifting fitness equipment, you’re probably either ready to spend big or spend small. From racks and adjustable dumbbells to even a small landmine attachment or kettlebell, we’ve got you covered. You might not be intending to build an entire home gym from scratch (or...

It goes without saying that home-gyms are an investment. You’re spending time and money setting up an area to work on your fitness goals, whether that be growing stronger, or losing weight, recovering from an injury and so on. From cleaning out your garage or spare room, to deciding if you need dumbbells or kettlebells. But that doesn’t mean that your home gym is out of reach. In this article, we’ve designed a few home gym bundles that you can grab under a budget. Check them out below:   80KG Bar and Plate Set Includes black Olympic Bumper Plates in...

Customise your home gym bundle with our Custom Bundle app, now live.       RACKS The centre piece of your home gym. Choose from our selection of racks, each with their own unique features. Each of them comes with 1 year warranty and are built for safety and security. Made of steel and completed with a black-powder finish, these racks are meant to last you a lifetime. The Compact Adjustable Dumbbell Stand for 32KG is a specialised stand for your Compact Adjustable Dumbbells. Weighing 5kg, this unit is 0.75m tall, and 0.65m by 0.59cm when fully assembled. This stand...

This week, we had a look at what equipment you might need to pump up your glute exercises and get a stronger butt. When it comes to home gym solutions, the same old bicep curls or rows, pull-downs and extensions aren’t the end-all be-all. When you have a specific goal, it’s good to narrow down your exercises and workout routine into something manageable. You don’t have to spend the big bucks for a bench package – just make sure you have the right equipment to meet your needs. With that in mind, glutes! What are they? To start off, your...

If you’re looking to grab five essentials for your home gym on a budget, we’ve got you. We specialise in adjustable fitness equipment like adjustable dumbbells, adjustable benches and more. So, if you’re a just a beginner on a budget or an advanced fitness junkie who knows how much you can bench, you’re in the right place. As a quick contents: Compact Adjustable Dumbbells Resistance Band Set Rubber Flooring Jump Rope Gym Rings     Compact Adjustable Dumbbells The first, and most versatile item on your shopping list is free weights. While you can choose between kettlebells or dumbbells, the...

Adjustable dumbbells started getting popular when people realised that having dozens of different dumbbells took up a lot of space. The more increments, the more space needed. Thus, people started innovating new ways to make a dumbbell change its resistance and weight. Early iterations included spring grips, globe dumbbells, and eventually chrome plates and so on. Adjustable dumbbells have been refined constantly over time, optimised for home-use and now they are one of the best additions for your home-gym. There are three main things you should look out for when picking and choosing your adjustable dumbbells: Increments Minimum and maximum...

Calisthenics is but one of many types of strength training. Specifically, it uses your own bodyweight, without any equipment. This includes repetitive motions such as push-ups, squats, crunches, or even the agonising burpees, wherein you are essentially fighting gravity through these exercises through push and pull (or jump, bend, and twist). Sometimes, this is done on bars and rings, but isn’t entirely necessary. These exercises build muscle, stamina, flexibility, and overall fitness. Calisthenics originated from physical education programs in the 19th century, with gymnastics exercises at its core. Competitively, it shares similarities with dance and gymnastics routines, in that it...

There’s all this talk about gym-bros and home-gyms. There seems to be this ongoing not-quite-feud between these two factions, wherein you either gym from home or at your local gym. However, today, we wanted to move away from all that and explore the notion of an… outdoor-gym-bro. And no, I don’t mean these huge ‘portable gyms’ or huge Power Racks that need to be assembled and disassembled each time. While they’re great for personal trainers bringing everything from plates to racks to massive cable and cardio machines, as a normal person with a normal gym schedule, it’s a bit too...

When deciding what kind of workout you want to do, you should first know what you want to gain from it. Workouts are essentially just a set list of exercises (and variations) that strengthen certain areas of the body. Of course, there’s the reps, sets and weird faces you make as you get more and more tired, but there are three (arguably four or five or six) main areas that you might want to focus on to meet your goals. In this article, we will outline the three main types of exercises, other names that they might go by, the...

If you’re new to the gym scene, then you might look at a barbell and immediately think, it’s a metal stick! And you’re not exactly wrong. That’s what they are: a long metal bar(bell). However, when you start using them, start loading heavier and heavier weights on them, it’s important to understand that a barbell isn’t infallible. If you load a barbell beyond its capacity, you’ll quickly find that your barbell won’t last very long – or you’ll just have a bent one very soon. Of course, barbells are meant to take a lot of weight, but if its beyond...

  The question asked around gyms and fitness facilities around the world: Which one is better - Kettlebells or Dumbbells? Let’s take a closer look at the history and what makes both unique. Dumbbells Dumbbells date back to almost 2000 years ago. In ancient Greece, they invented a piece of equipment called a 'haltere'. This was a crescent-shaped stone with a handle. This was the predecessor to the dumbbells we know and love today. Arguably the biggest step forward dumbbells took, was when Istvan Javorek created his 'Javorek's Complex' in the 1980’s. This made dumbbells very popular amongst the mainstream. Go check this...

Working out in your own garage versus working out in a commercial gym has its' unique perks. Here's what happens when you can lift like no one's watching. 1. Selfies for days! No longer will you need to look over your shoulder to see if someone's watching as you take that perfect gym selfie. You can also take as many as you like until you find that well-lit, perfect angle for your Insta! 2. No longer waiting for someone to finish their set Nothing sucks more than having your momentum stopped in its tracks when you have to wait for a...

The foundation to a great exercise program is the barbell. The list of what you can do with one is almost endless but here at Rug & Rig, we have put together our top 5 for you to have a play with in your home gym. 1. Overhead Press We are going to start the list with a compound movement that should be a part of everyone’s workout routine. Whether you are looking to drop some weight and get lean, or if you want to pack on the muscle, the barbell overhead press is something you should not look past.  To...

Do you ever think of setting up your own gym? Will you really use it -if you buy it? would that squat rack just be another expensive coat hanger? Or Will this hold you accountable for getting in your days workout and make excuses for exercising a thing in the past? Raise of hands if you have put a side gym for the day and convinced your self you’d go for a quick walk instead and that’ll give you the same benefit? Just because the gym is a 15 min drive away? Guilty! If you are feeling stuck between these...

Adjustable dumbbells are changing the way we lift weights on the go. Some are easy and some can be time-consuming to make the adjusted weight on the go. Your standard dumbbells will require you to change the weight by removing the collar, then pulling the weights off, and reinserting the new weight. The adjustable dumbbells are much easier to do with a simple dial system where you can adjust your weight. Your weights are on the ground or on the shelf. You simply dial the weight you need and remove the dumbbell. Very easy to use and takes up a...