Want to start working out but don't know where to start? These five bits of beginner kit are under $15 in the Prime Day sales

Set yourself up with some good quality kit on sale for under $15 this Amazon Prime Day

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If you're looking to get into fitness but don't know where to start, I've rounded up some of the most affordable deals I could find on beginner equipment to help you get set up. 

Dumbbells are an obvious choice for beginners and there are currently discounts on 1lb, 3lb and 5lb options, all coming in under the $15 mark. These light weights will make moves like squats and lunges that little bit more challenging, helping you gradually build strength. Once your dumbbells arrive, try doing this 20-minute full-body dumbbell workout to get started. 

I've also included some resistance bands and ankle/wrist weights, which can boost the effectiveness of a standard workout by adding resistance. If you want to get stronger and improve your muscle tone, try doing a beginner Pilates routine with the ankle weights attached. Or try out a resistance band workout for a quick and beginner-friendly way to get fit.

Amazon Basics Neoprene Coated Hexagon Dumbbell pair 1lb: was $10.12, now $6.99 at Amazon

Amazon Basics Neoprene Coated Hexagon Dumbbell pair 1lb: was $10.12, now $6.99 at Amazon

Save 31% Starting with the basics, this 1lb pair of dumbbells are great for targeting smaller muscles. Hold them during cardio workouts or add them to a Pilates routine to make it tougher and more efficient.

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THERABAND Resistance Band Loop Set: was$16.00,now $12.80 at Amazon

THERABAND Resistance Band Loop Set: was $16.00, now $12.80 at Amazon

Save 20% Resistance bands are a great way to strengthen and tone your muscles without taking up lots of space in your home. These bands from THERABAND offer 3lb to 5.8lb of resistance so you can start at a lower level of resistance and work your way up.

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CAP Barbell Neoprene Dumbbell Weights 3lb: was $9.99, now $6.60 at Amazon

CAP Barbell Neoprene Dumbbell Weights 3lb: was $9.99, now $6.60 at Amazon

Save 34% CAP Barbell is a well-respected name in the fitness industry, producing some of the best high-quality weights around. You can nab this already affordable slim 3lb pair for even less this Amazon Prime Day (these are even 40 cents cheaper than a 1lb pair from the Amazon Basics Range.)

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Amazon Basics Vinyl Coated HexagonDumbbell Weights: was $17.99, now $13.99 at Amazon

Amazon Basics Vinyl Coated Hexagon Dumbbell Weights: was $17.99, now $13.99 at Amazon

Save 22% If you want to start off with a slightly more challenging weight, this pair of dumbbells from the Amazon Basics range is well below the $15 mark and won't roll away when you put them on the floor or store them, thanks to their hexagon shape.

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THERABAND ankle weights pair 1lb: was $14.82, now $11.86 at Amazon

THERABAND ankle weights pair 1lb: was $14.82, now $11.86 at Amazon

Save 20% These 1lb ankle weights can be strapped to your ankles (or wrists) to add weight to your workout. The adjustable straps mean they're suitable for bodies of all sizes and the 1lb weight is ideal for beginners.

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If you're looking for some heavier equipment, I'm also updating our guide to the best Prime Day kettlebell deals throughout the event with the best discounts I can find from Amazon and other retailers. If dumbells are more your speed, my colleague is rounding up the best prime day weights deals as well. 

Lou Mudge
Lou Mudge
Fitness Writer

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health. 

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