Handmade Fitness Equipment

Whether you're on a tight budget or dabbling in a new kind of exercise, there's no need to head out to an expensive retailer to create some basic tools. Using everyday items around your house — with the assistance of some sand from the beach! — you can create a slew of awesome, low-cost alternatives. From medicine balls to sandbags, here are few creative ideas for making your own gym gear by hand at home.