Skip the gym membership - 6 deals I'd shop to create a home gym for under £261 in the Decathlon sale

On top of strength work, experts recommend cardiovascular exercise for boosting your heart health, muscle strength, and aiding weight loss. These are also three benefits of cycling, which you can do on a stationary bike - like the Domyos Essential Exercise Bike. This bike has four displays (calories, distance, duration, and speed) and eight levels, so you can pedal to your heart's content.

Prefer walking? Take a look at deals on the best walking pads as there are a few options for about £100 this week.

A set of adjustable dumbbells ticks the 'light' and 'medium' dumbbell boxes in one set, giving you the chance to do upper- and lower-body exercises and go up in resistance when you need to, without having to invest twice. They are also a more space friendly option for doing a dumbbell workout at home.

Although, I do love a pair of classic hex dumbbells if storage isn't an issue for you. These are also on sale at Decathlon now.

To get the most out of your home set-up, I'd recommend a weights bench. While you can use study chairs, it's not ideal. You'll use this for chest press, split squats, rows, and loads of other exercises in a home dumbbell workout. The CORENGTH bench also folds down, making it easier to store than most. Not in the Black Friday sale, but still an impressively affordable price.

I love a full-body kettlebell workout. It ticks all the strength boxes while also challenging cardiovascular fitness and balance. To do one, all you need is a kettlebell - this set from Northern are on sale and go from 2kg to 28kg. If you're new to strength training, for lower-body exercises, like goblet squats and clean and press, I'd recommend starting at 8kg and working up.

This set of cables have handles on the end that you can use to do your favourite back exercises (like body rows, if you're working towards a pull-up) and balance-defying lower-body exercises, like hamstring curls and lunges. It fits into most door closures and tucks away in a handy travel pouch when it's not in use, so your gym can turn back into your home office, living room, etc when it's not needed.

Do a full-body resistance band workout, move deep into your stretches, or make your other exercises harder by wrapping one around your knees or elbows - a set of resistance bands is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in a home gym. The York Barbell set is my top pick from the Decathlon sale as there's five resistances to choose from, and they are under £20.

A yoga mat doesn't only offer cushioned support for your back during your core exercises and stretching, it protects your floors from your weights and any sweat that flies around. At 4mm, this is on the thinner end of the spectrum, so if you want more comfort, I'd recommend opting for one of the best thick yoga mats.

If you nudge the budget up slightly, you can get this set of dumbbells-turned-barbell. Barbells are handy for deadlifts, squats, and rows. They tend to be pricey on their own, which makes this a fantastic deal. The adjustable weight also plates mean you can use several resistances throughout your home workout with just one piece of equipment. Win!

Like your gym workouts with a side of Pilates? This unique set-up helps you reap the benefits of Reformer Pilates at home using resistance bands, sliding pads, and adjustable grips, without the expense of a studio visit. It's also home-friendly, being just 106cm in length.

A thicker yoga mat can support your back, hips, shoulders, knees, and pretty much every other joint better than a thinner one. With the budget to spare out of the £300, I'd recommend the sweat-wicking Gentle Yoga Mat from KIMJALY with its colourful plant design.

Much like how walking shoes should be waterproof, workout shoes need to be flat to be effective in the gym. The flat sole aids your balance while you're lifting weights. For under £30 in the Decathlon sale, I'd recommend this pair, given the excellent cushioning in the sole, breathability in the upper, and grip.

A pair of good workout leggings will help set you up for success even when you're exercising from home. I prefer leggings with pockets to hold my phone so I can have my music close by.