Introduction: Fitness Room From Thrift Stores
You can do this. You are more likely to work out if it is in an inviting room and you have a variety of things to do. Took awhile to find the stuff, but better than buying new. Probably saved 80% off retail.
Step 1: Shelves
I had these built into an alcove by a friend. Cost about $200 but you can skip this. Weights were $2-5 each at thrift store.
Step 2: Elastic Bands
From thrift store, $5 each
Step 3: Dry Erase Board
From thrift store, $5
Step 4: Bulletin Board
From thrift store, $5
Step 5: Workout DVDs
From thrift store, $2 each
Step 6: Mirror
From thrift store, $15
Step 7: Bob
From my brother, free
Get it at a thrift store
Step 8: Elliptical
Craigslist, $100
Step 9: Bosu Ball
Wallapop, $30
Step 10: Quick Ladder
From thrift store, $10
Step 11: Carpet Remnants
Free from carpet store we use
Step 12: Floor Tile
Sams Club, $20 for a pack of 8
Step 13: TV
$300 Walmart, the only new item other than shelves
Step 14: Done
It takes awhile to find all of this, but you don't need it all at the same time. Enjoy and get fit!