Home Gym for Under $500

You don’t need a gym membership, or an expensive home gym, to get stronger, build muscle, and get in shape.

In this video, I’m showing you exactly how to start working out at home with ZERO equipment. I’ll break down a simple 30-minute full-body workout structure you can start with just twice a week, then show you how to progress as you get stronger.

I’ll also walk you through how to build a complete home gym for under $500 using simple equipment like resistance bands, a suspension trainer, adjustable dumbbells, and an incline bench.

I’ve helped thousands of people get into the best shape of their lives, and one of the biggest things I hear is, “I don’t have time to work out.”

You don’t need hours in the gym. You need a realistic plan that you can consistently execute.

In this video, I cover:
• How to structure a 30-minute full-body home workout
• Bodyweight exercises you can start with today
• How to use circuits to train efficiently
• Exercise progressions and regressions
• How to progressively overload without a gym
• When to add bands, dumbbells, and other equipment
• How to build a home gym for under $500
• Rep ranges for building muscle
• How to continue progressing as you get stronger

FREE GUIDE & TRAINING PROGRAM | https://www.jacobzemer.com/garage-gym-guide
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My coaching combines custom nutrition, strength training, cardio, daily activity goals, and preventive health guidance to help you build a plan that actually works with your career, family, and real life.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – How to Work Out at Home Without a Gym
01:08 – Building a Simple Full-Body Workout Circuit
02:45 – My Online Coaching Program
03:31 – Calisthenics, Progressions & Workout Structure
04:57 – Adding Weight With a Backpack or Ruck Vest
05:29 – Resistance Bands for Home Workouts
06:03 – TRX & Suspension Training
06:37 – Building a Home Gym for Under $500
07:01 – Rep Ranges & Progressive Overload
07:33 – Adjustable Dumbbells & Incline Benches
08:08 – Free Home Workout Program

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Eileen Pallotta

Coach

"Habits make history."

Eileen is responsible for guiding clients through personalized coaching that delivers life-changing results through consistency, strategy, and accountability. She manages client progress, provides tailored nutrition guidance, and offers ongoing support and education to ensure every individual feels empowered, understood, and set up for long-term success.

When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Eileen throwing weights around in the garage or chasing step goals trying to keep pace with her husband and four kids… most often on the sidelines of various sports fields.

Specialities:

  • BA Journalism and International Business
  • 15+ years Fitness and Nutrition Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1
  • Certified CrossFit Trainer
  • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • CrossFit Kids Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Strongman Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Running Certification
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Certification
  • CrossFit Scaling Certification
  • CPR and AED Certified

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling