Strength training exercises come with a host of benefits. They enhance the body’s resistance to diseases, improve overall well-being, and offer many other advantages for individuals.
Of course, going to the gym is fantastic, but not everyone can afford this pleasure. Various reasons may be at play, such as the absence of a nearby gym, non-working hours on weekends, high membership costs, or limited free time.
In such cases, to maintain physical activity, you can perform workouts at home. There are numerous effective exercises that can be done using only your body weight. However, you can also utilize additional equipment to not only diversify your training regimen but also increase the load on specific muscle groups.
In this article, I will provide you with some advice on selecting the best fitness equipment for home workouts.
Let’s start with dumbbells!
If you incorporate dumbbells into your workout routine, the number of available exercises will significantly increase. Dumbbells provide a much greater load compared to bodyweight exercises. Furthermore, you can perform exercises such as back rows and bicep curls with dumbbells, which are challenging to do with just your body weight. If your budget allows and you have enough space, acquiring dumbbells is an excellent choice. Adjustable dumbbells are a good alternative, as they allow you to easily change the weight of the dumbbells. These dumbbells can have a maximum weight of up to 28 kilograms.
Kettlebells
Kettlebells can also complement your fitness equipment collection excellently. Essentially, kettlebells are an alternative to dumbbells. One key feature that distinguishes kettlebells from dumbbells is their center of gravity, which is located farther from the handle. This requires more effort to stabilize them.
A pull-up bar
This is a great tool for working on your back’s wide muscles and, when used with TRX straps, can provide additional functionality.
Parallel bars
They allow you to work on your triceps and chest muscles, as well as perform exercises for your abdominal muscles, such as leg raises.
TRX straps
As mentioned earlier, they can be used for home workouts. TRX stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise. The primary load comes from your own body weight, and stabilizing muscles are also engaged. When performing TRX exercises, there is no axial load on the spine.
Resistance bands
These can also help diversify your home workout program. Their advantages include compactness, lightweight, affordability, and ease of use. Furthermore, when performing exercises with resistance bands, the load on the target muscle occurs both in the positive and negative phases, thanks to the elasticity of the band. Fitness bands can be used either independently or in combination with other equipment. For example, when doing dumbbell bench presses, you can simultaneously use resistance bands, which will increase the load and the duration of the impact on the target muscle.
Don’t forget about a mat, an indispensable accessory for floor exercises, such as dumbbell bench presses and abdominal muscle exercises. It is advisable to choose mats with a thickness of at least one centimeter (0.4 inches).
I hope this article helps you understand the best equipment choices for home workouts. Stay active, perform physical exercises, and become stronger! If you want to engage in fitness at home or in a gym, please contact me, and I will create a suitable workout program for you using any equipment available to you!
