You can train your whole body at home without a big budget. This is a real list built from gear we sell, with the prices you'll see in our shop. It comes to $462.46 CAD before tax and shipping.
If you want the reasoning behind the buying order (what to get first and what can wait), read How to Build a Home Gym on a Budget in Canada. This guide is the shopping list.
The list
| Item | What it's for | Price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| CAP Barbell ½" Thick Exercise Mat | Floor work, core and stretching. Protects your floor and your knees. | $39.36 |
| Sensyne 16-Piece Resistance Band Set | Glutes, warm-ups, rows, presses and pull-up help. Up to 150 lb of resistance. | $47.98 |
| HAJEX Rubber Hex Dumbbells, 2 × 15 lb | Presses, rows, curls and lunges. Sold one at a time, so add two. | $30.00 |
| HAJEX Rubber Hex Dumbbells, 2 × 25 lb | Heavier pair for squats, Romanian deadlifts and hip thrusts. | $50.00 |
| HAJEX Cast Iron Kettlebell, 20 lb | Swings, goblet squats and carries. | $39.99 |
| Adjustable Bench with Squat Rack | Presses, rows, step-ups and hip thrusts, plus a rack for squats. | $139.99 |
| ALLY PEAKS Heavy-Duty Doorway Pull-Up Bar | Back and arm work without using floor space. | $65.58 |
| Blukar Speed Jump Rope | Cardio and warm-ups. | $25.58 |
| Muscle Roller Massage Stick | Rolling out calves, quads and hamstrings after training. | $23.98 |
| Total | $462.46 |
Prices are from our shop in November 2026 and can change. Tax and shipping are added at checkout, and heavier items like dumbbells and benches can cost more to ship.
Choosing your dumbbell weights
The 15 lb and 25 lb pairs above suit a lot of beginners, but go by how the weight feels, not the number. A good working weight is one you can lift for the full set with 2–3 good reps left. If you're brand new, a lighter pair (like 8 lb and 15 lb) is a safer start. You can add heavier dumbbells one pair at a time as you get stronger, because they're sold individually.
Want to spend less?
Start with the mat, the bands and one kettlebell (about $127). That's enough for full-body workouts while you decide what else you'll actually use. Add the bench and dumbbells next.
Need a plan to go with it?
Gear is only useful if you have something to follow. Anywhere 28 needs nothing but a floor, and Core Strong 6 works with just a mat and one dumbbell. Or try the free workouts at NovaReedFitness.com first.
Browse everything in Home Gym, Dumbbells & Kettlebells and Functional & Core.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a new exercise program and stop if you feel pain.