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Five pieces of equipment suggested for home weight-loss workouts
A fitness guide published in India recommends five types of equipment for people who want to exercise at home while trying to lose weight.
The suggested items are a battle rope, adjustable wrist and ankle weights, a kettlebell, a balance ball with resistance bands, and a punching bag.
The guide says battle ropes can combine strength exercises and cardio, working the upper body and core as well as the heart.
The other items offer different ways to add resistance, balance work or boxing to a home routine.
The guide presents these as alternatives to more common home gym choices such as dumbbells and treadmills.
Its focus is on equipment that can help make home workouts more varied.
It does not say that using any one item will guarantee weight loss.
Hindustan Times suggested five pieces of equipment for home weight-loss workouts.
The list includes a battle rope, wrist and ankle weights, a kettlebell, a half balance ball and a punching bag.
The article says these options can add variety to home workouts.
It describes the battle rope as combining strength training and cardio.
The article was written by Tavishi Dogra, a deputy chief content producer for health and wellness at Hindustan Times.
- Who
- Hindustan Times, in an article by Tavishi Dogra.
- What
- The article suggests five pieces of equipment for home weight-loss workouts.
- When
- Published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- At home.
- Why
- The article says the equipment can help improve at-home workouts and support weight-loss goals.
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- Equipment options
- Battle rope, wrist and ankle weights, kettlebell, half balance ball and punching bag
- Battle rope
- 1.5 inches thick and 30 feet long
- Wrist and ankle weights
- Adjustable set, 1 pound each
- Kettlebell
- Vinyl-coated steel, listed as 6 kg and 10 kg
- Half balance ball
- 58 cm, with resistance bands and a foot pump
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