basic At-home Fitness essentials
So you started your new year off with the goal to make it your best year yet in the health and wellness sector. You may have said it in the past but this time you are serious. You spent last year watching others lose weight on the latest fad diet or attended a few bootcamps here and there. Now you are ready to get in the best shape of your life, leaving those old habits from the past year behind.
but, It’s the constant voice inside that can make or break you.
If that voice is saying, “girl you are fat why are you even trying”. Eventually, you will start believing it and lack the motivation to make a huge lifestyle change like loosing 20 pounds. But, if that voice is saying, “you are a rockstar no matter what, but girl its time to feel good again and get back that energy you had”. You will begin to seek out people who motivate and encourage you.
When first starting out, going to the gym consistently can seem like a drag. You are there but don’t necessarily know what you should be doing or where to start. Looking up workouts online to try at the gym can be challenging too because they aren’t always your fitness level. Doing a High Intensity workout you seen online that you think will burn calories can get you injured and then you will be back where you started, at home waiting to recover and telling yourself this isn’t for you.
But this is for you! Health and Wellness for everyone!
It’s a choice you make and some make it sooner than others. The fun part is that it doesn’t matter when you start, as long as you start.
Now you are saying, “Ok, Nicole. Well then how should I start”? The answer to that is SLOW.
In this post, I am going to share with you some of my favorite at-home equipment that I have used for years to get the results I have gotten. There are plenty of options out there so I will only give you some of my top favorites for cardio, weights, and resistance training.
Let’s start with everyone favorite activity. lol Cardio. Below you will find my favorite at-home cardio equipment on Amazon. I am a affiliate marketer for Amazon so many of these I personally have and recommend.
Cardio
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Cardio 〰️
Nik’s Choice - Walking Pad
Yesoul Walking Pad Treadmill with 10% Auto Incline, Under Desk Treadmill for Home Walking, Hiking & Running, 300lbs Capacity
Pick #2 - Walking Pad
Foldable Treadmill with 12% Incline, Upgrade 3.5HP Low Noise Walking Pad Treadmill with Handle Bar
Pick #1 - Stationary Bike
MERACH Exercise Bike, Brake Pad Stationary Bike with Exclusive App, Low Noise Indoor Cycling Bike with 300lbs Weight Capacity
Now, lets move on to basic exercise equipment like weights, kettlebells, and resistance bands.
WEIGHTS & KETTLEBELLS
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WEIGHTS & KETTLEBELLS 〰️
Nik’s Choice - Adjustable Dumbbells
FEIERDUN 20/30/40/45/70/90lbs Free Weight Set with Connector, 5 in1 Dumbbells, Set Used as Barbell, Kettlebells, Fitness Exercises for Home Gym Suitable Men/Women
Pick #2- Kettlebells
Yes4All Kettlebell, Vinyl Coated Kettlebell Cast Iron Sets with Stable Flat Bottom for Full Body Workout, Push up, Grip Strength Training & Weights Exercises
Resistance Bands
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Resistance Bands 〰️
Nik’s Choice - Resistance Bands
LEEKEY Resistance Bands, Exercise Bands with Handles, Pull Up Assist Bands - Band for Men and Women Fitness Training
Pick #2 - Resistance Bands with handles
Heavy Resistance Bands for Working Out, NITEEN Resistance Bands with Handles Weight Exercise Bands for Men Women,
Pick #3 - Booty Bands
WALITO Resistance Bands for Working Out, Fabric Exercise Bands for Legs and Butt, Workout Bands for Women and Men, Booty Band for Yoga Starter Set
Last but not least invest in a quality mat. Yes, I know mats are sold at Five below and many other retail stores but quality is extremely important. Finding a thick quality mat is essential and your back will thank you for it later.
Floor Mat
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Floor Mat 〰️
*Nik’s Choice
Amazon Basics Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap
I am so excited for you and this new journey that you are on. Sending positive vibes your way. Stay encouraged, Stay hydrated, Stay focused.
