List and description of sports equipment, equipment for a fitness club

Hello, dear readers of our blog!

The reasons why we surf the Internet in search of effective tips for a healthy lifestyle can be different. The desire to get rid of extra pounds or gain muscle mass, to become the owner of a toned figure or to radically change your diet - each of us has our own goals. However, none of the peaks in this area can be conquered without regular training.

Visiting a fitness center or signing up for yoga classes, “working” with iron or working out on a treadmill - there are many ways to keep yourself in shape and achieve your goals.

But, unfortunately, not all visitors to our blog have the opportunity to purchase an expensive gym membership, where it is much easier to give muscle definition.

There is no need to despair in the current situation, because in the era of technological progress, various sports equipment for the home is presented on the domestic market. With the help of such equipment, you can correct figure flaws without leaving your own apartment. Tempting, isn't it? ?

Today I suggest you familiarize yourself with the most effective and inexpensive sports products for training at home.

Effective handy equipment for exercising at home

Especially for Start-health.ru subscribers, I have compiled the most complete review of equipment that can be useful for us for playing sports in the apartment. I’ll start with the available equipment, which is sold in any stores and is quite cheap, despite its functionality:

Jump rope – the effectiveness of such a product, with which you can perform various cardio exercises, cannot be underestimated.

Fitness mat – create comfortable conditions by purchasing an inexpensive but comfortable “mat” for training.

Fitness mat – create comfortable conditions by purchasing an inexpensive but comfortable “mat” for training.
Weights - any exercise can become more effective if the repetitions are carried out with additional weight (guys, increase the load gradually, do not overdo it).

An expander is an excellent alternative to expensive exercise equipment, with which you can perform equally difficult and effective strength exercises.

An expander is an excellent alternative to expensive exercise equipment, with which you can perform equally difficult and effective strength exercises.
A gymnastic ball (fitball) is a multifunctional product that develops flexibility, elasticity and coordination, and also acts as an excellent preventive tool for diseases of the bone skeleton.

A gymnastic ball (fitball) is a multifunctional product that develops flexibility, elasticity and coordination, and also acts as an excellent preventive tool for diseases of the bone skeleton.
Collapsible dumbbells - I recommend that you read the contents of this article, in which we have identified the simplest exercises with dumbbells at home.

A barbell (straight bar) is a professional apparatus with which you can develop not only muscles, but also strength (instead of a bench, use tightly packed chairs with moderately elastic seats).
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A barbell (straight bar) is a professional apparatus with which you can develop not only muscles, but also strength (instead of a bench, use tightly packed chairs with moderately elastic seats).
Medicine ball (2–3 kg) is the “golden mean” between weights and dumbbells, which also has a positive effect on the spine.
The roller is one of the most effective exercises with which you can develop almost all muscle groups.
The punching bag is an excellent option for aerobic exercise, suitable for both men and girls.

To make it easier for you to visualize the above equipment, I posted a photo of the sports equipment. Guys, choose the color of the gymnastic ball and the weight of the weights, the number of discs for the barbell and dumbbells, the size of the mat and the length of the rope in accordance with your metric parameters and physical capabilities.

Useful information: “Friends, remember that when exercising at home, you also need to adhere to a certain training schedule. Divide your physical activity into aerobic and strength exercises, alternating them consistently.”

Fitness and gymnastics equipment and equipment

There is a large amount of sports equipment for fitness, yoga, aerobics, Pilates. Among them are many well-known classic ones, but there are also modern convenient devices:

dumbbells, weights and barbells;
balls (fitballs) and hemispheres (bosu);
gymnastic sticks (body bars) and aerobic barbells (body pumps);
step platforms and plyoboxes (stands for crossfit);
hoops and jump ropes;
expanders and rollers for pumping muscles;
yoga rollers and crossfit ropes;
Swedish walls and horizontal bars;
weights for arms and legs, weighted vests.

A gymnastic mat occupies a special place in home exercises.

When performing exercises from a lying or sitting position, you should not rely on a carpeted floor or practice on a bare floor. Modern sports mats are universal in many cases: they not only help make exercise more comfortable, but also protect against injuries, hypothermia, and help to perform the exercise correctly.

A rug will be needed in many cases:

during morning exercises;
when performing fitness exercises;
for muscle stretching;
for yoga;
in relax blocks.

The exercise mat should be a few centimeters larger than your height. It is easy to care for by simply wiping it periodically with a soapy sponge. Easy to roll up and store compactly even in the smallest apartment.

Multifunctional home workout equipment

We have successfully dealt with the available equipment, identifying the most effective and at the same time inexpensive shells. Now I propose to consider multifunctional equipment that can easily fit within an apartment and does not take up much space:

The Swedish wall bar is the most profitable purchase for beginner athletes, on which you can develop all muscle groups by regularly coming up with new exercises (horizontal bar, parallel bars, rings, rope, bench press boards, bench and swing - a universal set of equipment in one equipment).
Pull-up bar – Using a traditional pull-up bar mounted in a doorway or on a wall, you can perform a variety of strength and definition exercises. Just yesterday my friend and I tried to find a horizontal bar that needs to be attached to the wall, and guess what, we didn’t find it in our city. Perhaps they didn't search well. ?
Bars are effective equipment that is mounted on a wall or floor, does not take up much space and helps pump up the muscles of the back, shoulders, chest, abdomen, legs and arms.
Bench for crunches - by increasing the angle of inclination, you can independently increase the amplitude, getting closer to the “steel” press with each repetition.
“Roman chair” - a compact product becomes an excellent alternative to expensive exercise equipment designed for hyperextension (pumping the rectus dorsi muscles).
Rope – Thinking back to your PE lessons in school, you can quickly develop strength on a traditional rope attached to the ceiling.
“Stepper” - naturally, you can go to the entrance and “conquer” the steps for free, pumping up your buttocks, but if we are talking about training at home, then such a device turns out to be indispensable.
Exercise bike - I am sure that you have undoubtedly heard a lot about the benefits of aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle.
Treadmill - if you don’t have time to enjoy the landscapes of a park or forest, then you can imitate running at home using this equipment.
“Ellipsoid” - the beauty of such a simulator is that all muscle groups are involved in the exercise process.

See also: Replace morning exercises with home exercise equipment

It should be noted that it is not necessary to purchase parallel bars or a horizontal bar - such equipment can be made with your own hands. This is exactly what my friend will do. ?

He actually has a separate room equipped for training. Look here.

He wants to install another horizontal bar at work.

The bars, I see, turned out great. What do you think? ?

Guys, use your imagination and rationally evaluate the territorial capabilities of your apartment. There are really many options for placing a traditional crossbar, so it all depends entirely on your own preferences.

Recommendation: “When choosing exercise equipment and sports equipment for your home, follow three rules - product quality, comfort and functionality . By choosing the right equipment, you can use it for a long time, improving your body.”

Overcoming resistance

There are a number of exercises that do not require additional weights. The load on the muscles here is ensured by maintaining balance in an unstable position and overcoming the resistance of the equipment itself. For example, to work out the abdominal and lower back muscles, athletes often use a gymnastic roller. By rolling it forward, it is possible to achieve a position in which the core muscles are maximally tense, which means they are better developed. A similar technique can be used at home, using instead of a roller a rolling pin with rotating handles or towels that will easily slide across the floor. You can also replace slides with towels - special sports tracks on which you can imitate sliding movements like a speed skater or roller skater, while working your leg muscles. Marina Starostina advises placing your palms and feet on towels and performing various planks and lunges: the sliding surface will make the position even more unstable and force more muscles to work.

Instead of a sports expander, you can use a regular elastic bandage. By stretching it and overcoming resistance, you will be able to work out the muscles of the chest and shoulder girdle, back and even legs. “For overweight people, expanders are especially suitable for working out all joints, especially the shoulder and hip,” notes Marina Starostina.

Benefits of training at home

Most novice athletes who purchase equipment for home training subsequently refuse to visit the fitness center.

If you do your best on the horizontal bar and parallel bars, and train with dumbbells and barbells, then even experienced bodybuilders will be jealous of your results.

The main thing is to pay enough attention to self-discipline so as not to put off the next workout “for tomorrow.” Exercising at home provides athletes with the following benefits:

Financial benefits (you won't have to buy gym memberships regularly).
Saves time (a class lasts 60–90 minutes, and the journey to/from the fitness center often takes about 2–3 hours).
Forget about queuing - all the exercise equipment is at your disposal. ?
The absence of prying eyes is another advantage of playing sports at home.
Having your own shower and personal equipment allows the athlete to avoid skin diseases (germs and bacteria thrive in gyms, as in any public place).

In my opinion, due to the competent marketing policy of fitness centers, many athletes underestimate the effectiveness and benefits of home training. I hope that after reading my article you will be able to take a fresh look at the space in your apartment! ?

Current information: “Guys, don’t forget that you can get acquainted with the most effective and simple exercises on the horizontal bar and uneven bars in the article of the same name, previously posted on the web pages of our blog.”

Friends, working out at home without going to the gym is not a punishment, but an effective way to become better, improving your figure. The main thing is to be patient and willing, not forgetting about proper nutrition, healthy sleep and relaxing water treatments.

Perhaps you can supplement my article by recommending other sports equipment to Start-health.ru readers that will be useful at home. Be sure to share your knowledge - we are always open for communication. ? The opinion of every visitor to our blog is important to us.

All the best, guys! See you soon!