Getting fit from the comfort of one’s home is a popular decision for many, especially those with a
busy lifestyle. One of the great benefits for those that are now remote working is that they can do
some quick exercises during their breaks to get the blood pumping and start reaching their fitness goals over time.
It’s not uncommon for people to commit to an equipment-free workout routine, which can work very effectively in some scenarios, but many fitness gurus generally agree that adding some equipment to the mix can significantly improve the quality of your workouts and even simply make things a bit more interesting and engaging. To help you decide on what equipment to consider, here is a selection of useful home workout items that can benefit people of all skill and fitness levels.
Dumbbells And Barbells
Regardless of the type of exercises, you’re looking to do, dumbbells and barbells can be used for
muscle growth, strength training, and cardiovascular and stamina workouts. It all depends on the weights you add to these items. A lower weight allowing you to do more reps will naturally get the blood pumping a bit more than heavier weights and fewer reps.
Dumbbells are a great choice when it comes to isolated muscle exercises, too, and simply building up muscle mass is much easier with these as your muscles have to work a lot harder to keep each individual dumbbell balanced, whereas a barbell is great for progressively overloading weights for those looking at building stamina and overall strength.
Barbell Exercises to Try for Beginners
A barbell seems to be the most challenging exercise equipment for several people. Unless you’ve already lifted kettlebells and dumbbells before, a barbell is a lot different.
Workout Benches
While having a selection of free weights to lift is great for improving your overall workout routine, you’re going to be somewhat limited to standing exercises, preventing you from being able to target certain muscle groups. A great piece of equipment that can open up many more exercises for you is the classic workout bench.
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There are many different types of workout benches available to buy, including basic, compact models that can be tucked away into a small space and larger, more static models that include things like a barbell stand. A bench is not only beneficial to those looking to lift weights, either. They can be used to facilitate different types of abdominal exercises, as well as be used as a surface for tricep dips or raised push-ups.
How does Chris Bumstead train?
Chris Bumstead’s workout plan is spread evenly throughout all the five days. He makes sure that all his body parts are attended to in an even manner.
Workout Mats And Mirrors
The simple reason we’ve put these together is that neither are used to specifically improve or enable particular workouts, but they can be very useful nonetheless. A workout mat will provide you with a few different benefits during your exercise routine, especially if you’re on your hands and knees doing yoga and push-ups or on your back doing sit-ups and crunches.
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Your mat will simply provide you with a cushioned surface to reduce the pressure on certain load-bearing body parts like your knees and wrists. It does this while also providing a slip-free surface, allowing you to keep your balance and pose much more easily. Alongside this, a large workout mirror will give you something to focus on and help you to better correct your posture and form, especially when doing things like yoga and Pilates.
