Let’s face it, there is no way you are going to get shredded if you’re stuck doing the same bodyweight exercises you’ve been doing for the past few weeks. You’ll need to introduce some progressive overload into your routines for that to happen. And with gyms remaining on lockdown until the foreseeable future, you might feel you no longer have access to the equipment you need to reach your body goals.
The good news though is you can easily source for some of those equipment online. So whether your goal is to pack some additional muscle, or to lose some body fat, here are 5 basic equipment that will help you take your at-home workouts to the next level.
1. Dumbbells
Dumbbells are particularly great for building the muscles in your arms. There are also useful for incorporating resistance into movements that target other muscle groups, like squats and lunges. The best thing about adjustable dumbbells like this 20kg set is you can drop or add plates to get the ideal weight for your workouts, making it great for beginners and regular trainers alike.
2. Pull-Up Bar
The pull-up remains one of the best full-body exercises you can include in any routine. But to execute the movement, you’d need a sturdy bar or surface that is of sufficient height away from the floor. This is where the Door Gym Pull-Up Bar comes in, with its ability to be easily installed in any standard doorway. It can also be used to do some assisted sit-ups with ease.
3. Exercise Mat
If your goal is to target every single muscle group in your body, then chances are you would need to get on the floor at some point during your workouts. So why risk coming into contact with the thriving ecosystem of germs and dirt just waiting there for you, or slipping on some slippery tiles in the middle of your set of push-ups, when you can use a yoga mat?
4. Stability Ball
Speaking of slippery surfaces, a great way to really engage the muscles during your workouts is with the use of a stability ball. Otherwise known as a medicine ball, these balls have a multitude of uses, like adding an element of balance to otherwise easy movements, thereby creating an additional challenge that better engages the muscles.
5. Weighted Jump Rope
No fitness routine is complete without at least some form of cardio thrown into the mix. And one of the most popular choices out there is jump rope, due mainly to its low barrier of entry and the easy availability of skipping ropes. But unlike a regular jump rope, a weighted jump rope introduces additional resistance in the weight of the handles and/or rope itself, ensuring that you have to work even harder to execute an otherwise simple movement.
Attaining your body goals takes hard work, patience and dedication. But with the right equipment, you are that much closer to hitting your goals. How far along are you on your overall fitness journey? Let us know in the comments section below.