“The short answer is no, absolutely not,” says El-Ansary. “Weight exercises are a full workout that work on strength, flexibility, mobility and cardiovascular health. Exercises like lunges, squats, burpees, jumping jacks, marching on the spot, Pilates, and yoga all need no to very little equipment.”

EL-Ansary adds that you can purchase a few inexpensive tools like a resistance band, adjustable dumb bells and an exercise mat: “Those items do not cost much but can help vary up your exercises. Rather than expensive equipment, what you need is a good plan, good form and consistency for great results.”

Venetia Cowie, a personal trainer, agrees: “People kept their bodies strong and conditioned for centuries before we created the gym. Using your own weights for squats, press ups and countless other exercises is an extremely effective way to stay strong and fit.”

She suggests thinking outside of the box and using stairs, chairs and the great outdoors to aid your workouts. “Even in the most well equipped gyms in the world you will see people doing exercises that are body weight alone.”