What would you buy first?

since the gym isn't an option and you have limited funds, I'd suggest:

med ball
kettle bells
chin up bar
an empty industrial sandbag (very cheap, fill it yourself)
tyre + sledgehammer
couple of big awkward lumps of wood (tree stumps/logs)
rope to climb and drag stuff with

i'm assuming you have some storage/workout space..

good luck with the training. :good

 

I'd suggest maybe buying a bicycle and a gym membership, and taking a bike ride to the gym.

 

End of thread!

 

yr welcome mate. imagination and a bit of know how's far more important than loads of equipment. don't need much kit at all to get really effective workouts..

gyms full of a big selection of weights have their uses, but rudimentary kit and bodyweight work gets you a helluva long way, and forces you to become inventive..

just my four pennorth. :good

 

I don't think you should go wasting your money on the equipment. A good pair of running shoes, a nice little bike, or save the dough you have. Happy Birthday by the way

 

If, as you said, you want to build strength but aren't gonna join a gym, then obviously you'll need to do more than run and cycle..

 

Does your high school have a track or a gym? thats where I use to workout when I was a teenager.

 

My school use to stay open until like 6 at night, so I was able to work out after school. Maybe you should ask the Physical Education instructors to start a workout or fitness club?