Not all the time do I feel like going to the gym. I am not alone in this feeling which is why I felt the need to compile a list of my favorite tools that I use to workout in the comfort of my own home.
This is my fave out of all of the weights. It’s easy and comfortable to hold and maneuver. Easy to use in pairs. I just love this one. Perfect for side lunges, side bends, kettlebell deadlifts, and any weighted stretching technique. I improvised a lot of my workouts using this weight. Call me a geek, I can’t say enough about it! 😀
Most people are already familiar with these bad boys but just in case you are not, let me present to you the most efficient convenient set of tools for your exercise regimen. Resistance bands have a number of uses and come in many different styles. You can use them for strength training and toning and even stretching. I used mine in mostly all of my workouts for leg day and even spiced up my planks by incorporating them once in a while to shock my muscles. Another use, upper body workouts. I love doing Lat Pulldowns with my bands as well as Tricep-Pulldowns especially when I don’t have access to weights and a bench. You can never go wrong with using your own body weight against yourself. I’ve seen the best results come from body weight resistance training so don’t knock it till you try it.
Yeah, these things are killer for strength training. That’s all I have to say on that. My favorite workouts to do were mountain climbers and spider walks. There are other workouts you can do with these, but I never tried them. The two I mentioned were the ones that I always used because of the heavy focus on core strength. There are exercises for the arms and also stretches that can be done using the core sliders and not to mention a really great tool to have on hand for home workouts.
I used to love jumping rope as a child, and I just never truly knew how much endurance and strength I had as a child until I started jumping rope for cardio exercise. Boy talk about a workout in itself. Jumping rope is super underrated and super easy to do at home. I highly recommend it if you’re not into running. You can get these in various styles too.
I use these for balance exercises and stretching. There are a number of Pilates workouts that you can do using one of these and of course there are yoga routines that use the blocks as their name suggests. My favorite stretches to do with yoga blocks are the Standing Forward Fold, the Revolved Triangle, the Malasana, the Bridge Pose and the Child Pose. I struggle with muscle tightness and these stretches saved the day plenty of time.
When it comes to Cardio, I am very picky. I have never been one to run so jogging and treadmills were never a popular choice. Instead, I opt for jump rope or biking sometimes even the Stairmaster. The stationary bike I use came with resistance bands built in it which was so dope! A 20 min bike ride was all I needed to get my cardio in for the day.
This is another tool I have nothing bad to say about. Its versatility is what appealed most to me. Don’t let its name full you. You can use this baby for more than just thighs. I have used it for my arms and chest as well. It has multiple functions, and I even came up with my own workouts to do with it. It’s not bulky either and super easy to store away until your next session. You can’t miss with this one.
And there you have it folks, these are my top tools that I use to workout at home. Not too bad right? I’m a simple woman and I like when my workouts are too. Why make it complicated you know?
Please let me know your favorites in the comments! Until next time!
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