No More Eyesores: The Best High-Performance, High-Design Home Gym Gear

These Bala Bangles spawned countless dupes, but nothing compares to the real thing. The brand’s sleek workout equipment remains something of a status symbol among the at-home fitness crowd.

Colors: Dark gray, light gray, white, pink, sage green, peach, light blue

Weights: 1 lb, 2 lbs, 3 lbs

If you plan to level up your current routine with heavier weights, it’s worth investing in a coordinating dumbbell set now rather than trying to color-match separate pairs later. This popular WeGym starter kit comes with four weight options, plus a space-saving storage rack.

Colors: Dark gray, green, pink

Weights: 2 lbs, 3 lbs, 5 lbs, 8 lbs

This squiggly silicone bar helps maintain proper form during squats, deadlifts, and bicep curls. Then, when propped up in the corner, it won’t be an eyesore.

Colors: Black, brown, tan, gray, ivory, pink, light blue, mint

Weight: 15 lbs

This compact walking pad is relatively easy to maneuver. Slide it into the living room to get your steps in during a Traitors round table and then slip it under the couch when you’re finished.

Folding yoga mats are great for home use, but traditional roll-up designs are undoubtedly more convenient for classes. One ELLE staffer has been using this Lululemon mat for almost a decade, and it’s held up incredibly well through hundreds of Soto Method and Y7 classes.

Colors: Solid black, pink marle, purple marble, black marble, blue marble, green marble

This portable Beats speaker looks sleek on a shelf, but has the oomph needed to blast your workout playlist.

Colors: Black, gold, red

These Bala Bars are pretty enough that you won’t mind leaving them out in plain sight. The more you see them, the more you’ll want to pick them up for a quick arm workout while watching TV.

Colors: Dark gray, sage green, light blue, pink

Weights: 1 lb, 2 lbs, 3 lbs

Your recovery routine is just as important as your workout plan. This popular TheraGun model comes with three attachment heads to better target knots and sore spots.

Colors: Black, navy, tan

If you’re short on storage space, try these adjustable Stakt hand weights. The compact design switches easily between 2, 4, and 6 pounds.

Colors: Gray, light pink, light green

Weight: 6 lbs

Yoga blocks aren’t solely for seasoned yogis practicing complicated poses. The humble tool can also provide much-needed support while stretching tight muscles.

Colors: Black marble

Mat and towel fees can really add up, so it’s worth investing in a nice, non-slip option to bring to the occasional hot yoga or heated Pilates class. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how often you end up using it for sweaty at-home workouts, too.

Colors: Black, brown, pink, green, blue

If you’re already well-versed in bodyweight workouts, it’s time to take your exercises up a notch with a set of sliding discs. They barely take up any space, but boy, are they effective.

Instead of wasting precious storage space on multiple kettlebells, streamline your setup with a single adjustable weight that adapts to your needs. This Polyfit model switches between 5, 8, and 12 pounds.

Colors: Sage green, pink, lavender, and teal

Weight: 12 lbs

This viral Ringo water bottle isn’t just for filming fitness content; it’s for watching it, too. The design is especially handy during ab series, where craning your neck to see your screen can seriously mess up your form.

Colors: Black, green, purple

A one-and-done set like BetterMe’s Pilates Power Kit makes it easy to create a cohesive home gym. Plus, it assures you have all the equipment you need from the very start.

Colors: Black, white, brown, gray, pink, light blue, mint

Pvolve’s P.Ball comes with an adjustable strap that adds resistance and conveniently keeps your equipment from rolling away (or shooting across the room mid-rep). The resistance band can be removed entirely if you want to use the ball solo.

Red light therapy mats have become increasingly popular this year, and HigherDose’s mat is designed to deliver full-body rejuvenation. Use it while meditating, stretching, or relaxing to help with muscle recovery and deep relaxation.

A foam roller can do wonders for reducing back pain and easing sore muscles. This popular Amazon pick is made from high-density recycled foam with a wave-like texture that helps target hard-to-reach knots.

Colors: Black, brown, off-white, navy, maroon, pink, multi-colored marble, and more