Fitness
home gym
5 pieces of equipment
you need
Whether it’s to save money on a pricey
gym membership or to avoid being
around other sweaty people, lots
of people choose to exercise at home. If you’re
thinking about putting together a home gym,
there’s never been a better time than now.
1. dumbbells
Dumbbel ls of fer a lot of versati lity for
bodybuilding and just staying in shape. If you
only have space for one piece of equipment,
having some weights should be the one piece of
equipment that you keep around.
If you’re just starting out, get 3-5 sets in a range of
weights. Find light ones that you can jog in place
with, then get some that are fairly easy to lift over
your head. Next get some that you can’t lift over
your head just yet.
2. stationary bike
One of the best workouts you can get is riding
a bike. If you don’t live in a place where you can
commute to work on a bike or if you work from
home, a stationary bike is your next best option.
An airbike is a great option for people who are
looking to get in great shape. With an air bike,
the harder you pedal, the more the fan will resist.
You can change resistance at your own pace
and do some high-intensity interval training.
Rather than the average stationary bike, you can
push and pull with your arms while you ride,
giving you an additional upper body workout.
Once you decide to get a bike, put it someplace
where you’ll see it every day.
3. pull Up bar
This is one of the cheapest and easy to use pieces
of equipment you could get for your home gym.
What’s great about pull up bars is that they’re not
just for pull-ups.
Once installed, you can do all sorts of gymnastic
exercises. If you’re in especially good shape, you
could hang from it and do sit-ups. Getting to
that level, you’ll be in fantastic shape in no time.
4. rings
Rings are an inexpensive and versatile addition
to your home gym. They offer you a wide variety
of options for exercising.
If you have experience doing gymnastics, you’ll
find some familiarity and find comfortable ways
to work out with them. You can add a lot of variety
in your upper body exercises with some simple,
lightweight rings.
Take a break between reps to just hang or hold
yourself up. The feeling will leave you strong
but relaxed.
5. jump rope
If you travel a lot or are short on space, a jump
rope is a great addition to your home gym. It’s
a great way to get a full body cardio workout in
just 15 minutes.
If you’ve got experience, you might like to get a
lightweight speed rope to work on timing. Or if
you want a full-body workout, a weighted rope
will help you work on your strength.
Whatever your skill level, a jump rope is an easy
way to get into working out.
Article by Dale Harris
16 WomanToWomanMagazine.com