I'm a fitness editor and these are the five products under $40 that I'd recommend buying this Prime Day if you're trying to build muscle

A man and a woman are working out in a gym next to each other. He wears shorts and a t-shirt with sneakers, she wears a vest, mid-calf leggings and sneakers. Her long hair is tied back in a pony tail. They are both squatting down, with their knees slightly bent, and one arm hanging in front of them grasping the handle of a kettlebell weight. Their other hand rests on their hip. They look towards each other and the woman is smiling.

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Prime Day fitness deals: Amazon Basics for less than $40

published 16 July 2024

I've been writing about fitness and covering the Prime Day sales for three years, and every time there's a big sales event I always repeat the same advice: if you're new to fitness, buy the cheap stuff.

While keen runners and dedicated lifters will benefit from specialized gear, you can build muscle and improve your cardio fitness with basic equipment. All you need to get started are some weights, a good mat and a little time.

Once you've figured out what kind of workouts you enjoy, you might want to invest in a better set of adjustable dumbbells and some good cross-training shoes, but don't spend hundreds of dollars before you've figured out what kind of exercise you like.

The Amazon Basics range is a good place to start if you want new workout tools. The dumbbells and kettlebells are already well-priced, but the current Prime Day sales event has made them even cheaper. Below are the five things I'd recommend buying if you want to start working out, which are all currently discounted to less than $40.

Prime Day fitness deals: Amazon Basics for less than $40

Ruth Gaukrodger is the fitness editor for Fit&Well and its sister site Coach, responsible for editing articles on everything from fitness trackers to walking shoes. A lot of her time is spent setting up testing protocols for our in-depth buying guides and making sure everything is reviewed to a set standard, so you can be confident we only recommend the best products on the market.

When she's not wrestling with equipment in our dedicated testing centre, you can find her pursuing running PBs around the streets of London or improving her yoga skills from the comfort of her living room. She’s a keen believer in working out for enjoyment first and is always open to hearing about new, fun ways to exercise.