Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Five Fitness Accessories to Enhance your Workout

Do you want to enjoy your workouts even more? Perhaps it’s time to treat yourself to fitness accessories to change up your routine. Consider buying the following:

Heart Rate Monitor

Exercising is no doubt good for you, but you don’t want to overdo it to the point of overworking your heart. This is why heart monitors are recommended. They can help you keep track of your heart vitals and tells you if you are pushing too hard.

Aerobic Step Deck

A step deck can take your aerobic exercises to the next level. Choose a multi-functional model that is useful for a variety of exercises and can be adjusted in a variety of ways. Some of the best ones can adjust in height, from 20 to 35 centimeters.

Foam Roller

You definitely need these to relax and stretch your tired leg muscles. A good foam roller gives you plenty of self-massage options. It can work on your IT bands, calves, or quads. Choose a three in one model—a massage stick inside a low-density foam roller stashed inside a high-density foam roller.

Exercise Mat

These fitness accessories can definitely make floor exercises a lot more comfortable. Choose a high-quality PVC vinyl covered exercise mat that is made with high density aerothene foams. Don’t fall for cheaper alternatives that are made of low density foam. They don’t offer the protection you need and tend to fall apart easily.

Resistance Bands

When you ask gym instructors what their favorite affordable fitness accessories are, they will likely say resistance bands. These rubber bands provide a cheap way to keep those muscles toned while helping you develop strength. The workout possibilities are endless. Go for a 1.5-meter resistance band—it’s the perfect length for hundreds of exercises.

Other accessories

A great music player can help ensure that you never get bored during your workouts. Listening to your favorite tunes can keep you focused on your exercise goals and even help you relax during cool down. You will also need a water bottle, to keep yourself hydrated during your workout session.

Advantages of Home Exercise Equipment


If keeping fit and losing weight is your goal, then it makes sense to invest in home exercise equipment so you can work out conveniently, any time you wish. Regular workouts are essential to shedding those extra pounds and keeping them off. The right home exercise equipment can help you stick to a fitness routine because it makes exercising so much easier.

Having a home gym means you get to work out whenever you want—be it late at night or early in the morning. This is great if you have an extremely busy work schedule and don’t have time to go all the way to a gym to use a treadmill or attend fitness classes. With your own home exercise equipment, you never have to queue to use certain machines in the gym or wait your turn in the shower.

Having your own home exercise equipment also gives you much more privacy, which is important if you’re feeling self-conscious about your weight. Now you can work out in the privacy of your home. You don’t even have to wear ‘proper’ gym attire. Go ahead and work out in your pajamas if you wish. No one will see you.

Working out at home can even save you from various distractions you will probably encounter in a gym, such as other gym members trying to socialize. By eliminating distractions, you can maximize your workout time.

Investing in home equipment can even save you money in the long run as you no longer have to spend on monthly gym memberships that you don’t use fully, anyway. You don’t have to buy fancy gym clothes, either. And because you can work out at home, you no longer have to drive or take a cab or train to the gym. This can cut your transportation and parking costs.