I'm a personal trainer in Washington D.C. These are all my favorite and most commonly used pieces of equipment. If you're looking to have a few things at home pick 1 or 2 from each category and you'll bet set!
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Strength
Mobility
Other
Strength
These are used to overload the body for strength training. You can use the bands for mobility work too.
I like these because of the range of weight you have and how little space they take up.
Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells
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Kettlebells are extremely useful in workouts. They allow you to create patterns of stablity and instablity. I'd recommend buying 12kgs, 18kgs, and 24kgs. You can buy sets or singles it depends what you're looking to do.
Powder Coat Kettlebells
Useful for warm up exercises or making sure the right muscles are working during more complex movements.
First Place Mini Band
Can be used for working out as resistance or to help stretch. Great for travel since they're small and lite.
Rogue Monster Bands - 41" Mobility Bands
Cardio… I love mine.
Peloton® | Indoor Exercise Bike with Online Streaming Classes.
Best treadmill because of the low impact on the knees. There still is impact but its less than other companies.
4Front - Commercial Fitness Treadmill | Woodway
Ideal for not a lot of space and those who are interested in body weight and core.
TRX® HOME2 SYSTEM
This is an olympic bar. I'd recommend the full set so you can preform the widest variety of lifts.
Bar and Bumper Set
Natural and position for pulling exercises when you have a cable system.
RitFit Safe Cable Machine Attachments
You can do almost everything with this system and the correct handles.
Signature Series Dual Adjustable Pulley
Mobility
These will help you feel long ready to move
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Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance
Excellent for deep myofascial release. Can be a bit intense but in a good way.
RumbleRoller 22" Mid Size Original Textured Foam Roller
Typical roller - is still firm enough to apply pressure
Rogue High Density Foam Rollers
More targeted than the foam rollers. Find and release knots.
Kieba Massage Lacrosse Balls for Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Knots, and Yoga Therapy.
Really good for soft tissue release, especially if you have someone to get those hard to reach spots behind you.
Hypervolt 2
Very useful for correctives
Gray Cook Band
We all need to work on our balacne at all ages. This is my favorite piece of equipment.
BOSU® Home Balance Trainer | BOSU
Good for balance or using as a soft pad.
Balance-pad |
Good for proping yourself or objects higher to make movements easier
Cork Yoga Block - 2 Pack
prAna
Verde Yoga Mat
Other
Misc. things you may need
Blown away by how tasty the meals are. What goes in you matters just as how hard you work
Factor
I have found that whey protein can cause bloating or GI distress and the uptake of pea protein is on par with whey.
Vega Sport Premium Protein Powder, Vanilla, Vegan, 30g Plant Based Protein, Low Carb, Keto, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Pea Protein
All my workout clothes and most of my clothes are from them.
