Discover the 7 best pieces of equipment for working out at home

With the emergence of Covid-19 and in an effort to prevent it, some people are avoiding gyms due to frequent contact with surfaces, machines, and training equipment used by others, and some gyms in our country have even closed.

It was with our customers and their well-being in mind that we came up with the ideal solution to this problem:

Training at home.

So, we’ve selected seven pieces of workout equipment and the corresponding exercises you can incorporate into your workouts to ensure they’re comprehensive, safe, and effective.

7 pieces of equipment for training at home and their corresponding exercises

1. Pilates Mat

This mat is super flexible, easy to carry, and has good grip on the floor, preventing it from slipping during exercises.

Ideal not only for Pilates and yoga, but also for any type of exercise, such as core strengthening, injury recovery, and improving flexibility, balance, and posture.

Exercise:

Hip Lift: This is an abdominal exercise that also works your lower body muscles.

To do this, lie on your back, bend your knees, place your feet flat on the floor, and extend your arms alongside your body. To begin the exercise, simply lift your glutes without using your arms—use only your abdominal and gluteal strength.

Then, lower yourself gently without touching the mat, and repeat this movement 12 to 15 times.

2. Ab wheel

This equipment is durable, lightweight, and compact, making it very convenient to transport. It can be easily used on any surface.

You can use it on your knees or standing up, depending on your fitness level. This is the best piece of equipment for strengthening and toning your abs and training muscle stability and coordination.

Exercise:

Ab Rollout: To begin this exercise, place a mat like the one mentioned earlier under your knees. Next, kneel down and hold the wheel’s handles with both hands, getting into a quadruped position and keeping your arms straight.

Next, roll the wheel forward, keeping your body straight and extended. During this exercise, synchronize your breathing, inhaling as you extend and exhaling as you return to the starting position.

3. Vinyl Dumbbells

These dumbbells are ideal for home workouts, as they won’t damage any type of surface.

They take up little space, and their vinyl coating provides a more comfortable and secure grip.

Ideal for power walks, group exercises, stress relief, therapy, toning, aerobics, and yoga

Exercise:

Lateral raises: This exercise is quite simple: it can be performed standing or sitting and requires two dumbbells. Start by raising both arms (without fully extending them) to shoulder height, then lower the weight in a controlled manner.

4. Jump rope

This rope provides a full-body workout, as it engages your hands, arms, shoulders, legs, glutes, core, back, and forearms. Ideal for working out at home, in the park, or at the beach, as it is easy and convenient to carry.

Exercises:

Simultaneous rope skipping: This exercise is performed with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, body gently leaning forward, and holding the rope with your hands.

Next, begin the simultaneous rope-jumping motion, moving your hands up and down while squatting and standing up.

During the exercise, keep your hips flexed, your spine aligned, and your abs engaged.

5. Kettlebell

This piece of equipment is one of the most recognizable in any gym. Used by elite athletes, it is essential for a complete and effective workout.

Used in strength, power, speed, and endurance training, among others, this tool allows you to work any muscle, making it one of the most versatile.

Exercises:

Kettlebell Goblet Squat: In this exercise, hold a kettlebell with both hands on the outside of the handle, keeping your elbows close to your body. Keep your core tight and engaged, your chest up, and your neck in a neutral position. Imagine there is a chair behind you and that you are about to sit down on it.

Then, lower yourself until your hips are parallel to your knees and rise back up.

6. Balance Station

This equipment is quite versatile, as it allows you to work any part of the body. It’s excellent for strengthening the heels and feet, building strength, flexibility, and balance.

It’s also great for cardiovascular workouts and rehabilitation.

Exercises:

Plank: To perform this exercise, place the ball with the smooth side facing down. Next, rest your forearms on the ball and assume a plank position, keeping your shoulders in line with your elbows.

Your body should be in a straight line from head to toe. Engage your abs and glutes to achieve this. You can hold this position for as long as needed, depending on your fitness level.

7. Step Pro

Last but not least, we present the Step Pro. This platform is ideal for improving your cardiovascular system and coordination, as well as increasing your strength, endurance, and balance.

It is easy to transport and features a safe, non-slip surface.

Exercise:

Basic Step: This involves stepping onto the step as if it were a stair. Position yourself next to the platform, step up with your right foot first and then your left, landing with both feet on the step.

Then, simply step back down to the floor, starting with your right foot. Next, repeat the up-and-down movement, alternating which leg you start with.