As well as fitness equipment and weights mentioned in other sections, you can buy an entire home multi gym. You’ll need a spare room to put it in, but if you get good use out of it you’ll save loads on gym membership fees in the long run.

Multi gyms let you do different exercises on one piece of equipment, with various sections to let you focus on different muscle groups and body areas. Most multi gyms offer the same basic exercises like chest press, leg extension/curl and seated row.

Some things to consider when shopping for a multi gym:

• Weights included: If you decide on a gym with a weight stack, make sure it includes enough weight. Also check that it includes a set of free weights (eg dumbells) if you like strength training.
• Bands or weights: Some multi gyms provide resistance with a series of elastic bands; others use a system of cables and pulleys to lift a stack of weights.
• Size: It seems obvious, but make sure you have the space for a multi gym. Item listings should include a gym’s height, length and width – if in doubt, click “Ask seller a question”. If only one person will use the multi gym at a time, a smaller single-station gym setup should be enough.
• Storage: Many multi gyms fold up so that you can store them away under the bed or in a wardrobe. Other have folding parts that you can add or put away as you wish.