2012年4月15日星期日

Exercise Equipment Everyone Must Have!

Sometimes you just can't afford a gym membership. Perhaps you haven't got the time or there isn't one available where you reside. Whatever the reason, that is never an excuse to stay out of shape or neglect your body and fitness. All you need is a nice substantial space in your living room and you are ready to go.
Your training can be enhanced by investing in a few inexpensive bits of equipment which I feel will not only make your training more beneficial, but also allow you to train various parts of your body thereby giving you more flexibility. These essential fitness tools can truly spark the life back into any fitness regimen and also provide a thorough, comprehensive full body workout without the need for a gym membership. That being said, a gym membership will always be better.
Without further ado, we will look at these bits of equipment so you know what you need to have if you are going to exercise from home.
1. Swiss Ball - The swiss ball or the exercise ball is an excellent piece of equipment that has a myriad of uses that are not just confined to the gym. It is widely used by physiotherapists as an injury rehabilitation tool while many athletes use it for core stability. The literal number of swiss ball exercises and swiss ball workouts is abundant and it is quite possible to get a thorough workout from this tool alone.
2. Medicine ball - Another favourite of athletes is the medicine ball which comes in various weights for added resistance. It's also excellent for building core strength and core stability as you can perform a ton of exercises to target this area. You can even put it in a backpack and go for a run if you are so inclined. Your imagination is your limit.
3. Resistance bands - For those who have no space for big metal plates and Olympic bars, an alternative is the resistance band. They come in varying levels of thickness and tension and they have numerous adaptations. You can perform curling and pulling movements and they can also be used to add resistance to core workouts such as the sit ups. They are highly versatile pieces of equipment that are readily available online or at your local fitness store!
4. Exercise wheels - This is a tool I personally swear by. The ab wheel is one of the best ways to exercise your abdominals. Exercise wheels are extremely affordable and relatively easy to find. Their small size makes them nice and easy to stash away and if you buy the double wheel construction variants, they can also be extremely durable and withstand quite a lot of abuse. You can also perform a vast number of abdominal exercises which will undoubtedly uncover a ripped set of abs if you are consistent.

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