Jacob Zemer

“With adjustable dumbbells, you can have a very small floor print — however, they are a little bit more costly, and some of them are slightly fragile, so just be mindful of that,”

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Zemer advised being mindful of the cost and fragility of adjustable dumbbells.

“just because they're so incredibly affordable.”

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Zemer said exercise bands are a good first investment because they are affordable.

“A lot of people think building a home gym requires an elaborate setup, and it doesn't.”

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Zemer said building a home gym does not require an elaborate setup.

“The most important thing is that it’s quick and easy to set up, easy to grab and therefore more likely to be used,”

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Zemer said equipment that is quick and easy to set up is more likely to be used.

“I always look for equipment that can do multiple things,”

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Zemer said he always looks for equipment that can do multiple things.

“The more setup it requires, the less likely you will to be use it.”

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Zemer said the more setup equipment requires, the less likely it is to be used.

“You need to progressively get stronger, because your body will adapt to the stimulus you’re using.”

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Zemer said the body adapts to the stimulus used, so progressive strength gains are needed.

“You can do everything you need to with just those pieces of equipment — and you can travel with them, bring them on a plane and to a hotel, which makes them very versatile,”

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Zemer said bands are versatile and can be used while traveling.

“Pushing yourself doesn’t mean adding 20 pounds — it could mean doing one more rep,”

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Zemer noted that pushing yourself can mean doing one more rep rather than adding weight.

“I would look for one that both declines and inclines, maybe even perhaps sits completely upright. That will give you a lot of versatility.”

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Zemer recommended looking for a bench that declines, inclines, and sits upright for versatility.

“The secondhand market of gym equipment is brutal, so if you buy something, and you don't use it, the resale value is next to none,”

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Zemer cautioned that the secondhand market for gym equipment is brutal and resale value is minimal.

“You can get quite an affordable bench online,”

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Zemer said an affordable bench can be found online.

“You can accomplish everything for every muscle group with just three items,”

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Zemer said three items can accomplish everything for every muscle group.