I can't speak for boxing but as someone who does weight lifting, you can get pretty far by just lifting at home (and go to the gym for heavier weights or start purchasing more expensive equipment if you have the space for it) I love Bowflow adjustable dumbbells. You can go with 552 or 1090 depending on how much experience you already have and how strong you are:
https://www.bowflex.ca/en-ca/selecttech/552/100131.html
https://www.bowflex.ca/en-ca/selecttech/1090/710000.html Julian from HN has a great guide on how to do this, I always give him a shout out when I can because his guide is very sensible and easy to follow:
https://www.julian.com/guide/muscle/intro See the relevant thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12618223 . I think the most important factor is consistency and discipline. It's more of a lifestyle change than achieving a certain goal and you have to be patient with yourself. The rest of it pretty much boils down to: sleep, eat enough calories and lift a bit heavier every time.. Good luck!
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I also hate the gym and this sounds almost exactly like what I do. For the last 3 months I've been alternating between running through my neighborhood (2 miles for ~20 minutes) and weightlifting at home (~30 minutes) a total of 5-6 times per week. Running you can do pretty much anywhere and any time of the year with the right outfit as long as there isn't snow/ice on the ground. For the weightlifting I bought a pair of adjustable weight dumbbells [1] and just follow along with a YouTube workout at home (there are tons of them). So far this has worked great for me. I've gone from 213 -> 192 pounds and built a little bit of muscle, though not a ton because I've been eating at a moderate caloric deficit. Diet is a huge component depending on what your goals are and I had to learn to love salad. Once I get down to 180 pounds I'll probably switch things up and start eating more and lifting more frequently in order to bulk up. [1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J8S38LW?tag=verywellfit-onsite-...
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For what it’s worth, I’ll mention what works for me. I have no interest in any companies or products mentioned below other than using them and finding them useful. I’ve weight-trained for decades and switched up my routine during the pandemic. I have only a small room available at home for this, which I also use as an office and music studio. So, not a lot of space. I bought a pair of Bowflex SelectTech 552s ( https://www.bowflex.com/selecttech/552/100131.html ), a stand for them, a bench, a stability ball, and mini loop bands. Then I started using the Fitbod app ( https://fitbod.me ) to take the guesswork out of my routine. This has been great. Fitbod will gradually ramp up resistance, vary your workouts, target different muscles based on recovery, and adjust your weight levels based on your performance. Then you can use the 552s to select the right weight it recommends. Anyway, your mileage may vary, but I’ve been very happy with this setup for years.
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Space is tight for me, so I bought the "Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells" on Amazon. They were like $300 for a pair, which was more than I wanted to spend, but they are super convenient and versatile.
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Sleep: - blackout curtains, blackout rod, and white noise machine. - latex hybrid mattress. I settled on Luma's version of this. Exercise: Mini home gym settup - Bowflex SelectTech dumbbells with stand. Power blocks would be equally good, these were just on sale at the time. - Cheapo belt-drive indoor bike - Pull-up bar - Bench if you have extra space. Work: - Ergo mouse and keyboard (I use Freestyle 2 for keys and Evoluent vertical mouse). Liesure: - Kindle with buttons. Used the old keyboard one until it died, then switched to the Voyage. Car: - Honda Fit. Incredible value in this car. Parks anywhere. - Roof rack w/cargo box. Turn your subcompact car into a station wagon. Cooking: - Instant-read thermometer - Vintage cast iron pan. They cost about the same and have a much nicer surface. Best I've found is Griswold. - Forged knives with decent steel. Best value here is probably something Japanese (e.g. Tojiro Gyuto) - Japanese water stone for sharpening. It's a fun skill and doesn't take long to learn - or just pay for it regularly. Sharp knives are life changing. - Tri-ply pots/pans. I went for All-Clad, but Cuisinart seems to do fine for much less $$. - Panasonic IR toaster (FlashXpress). Compact, super-fast , bulletproof. (I'm on year 10 of consistent operation). - Moccamaster or knockoff version - I use the "Motif Essential" which sporadically shows up for $50. 85% of the flavor of pour-over, 20% of the work. House: - Battery-op electric lawnmower/blower/trimmer. No mor