The hubs and I have been home gymmers for about three years now. Most of the time I love working out at home, but home does not always have the same results/equipment as the gym does. There are a few tricks that ever home gymmer learns to avoid from the dreaded fitness plateau and keep things interesting. One of the biggest tricks is having everything you need to keep fit. Here are all my must haves for a home-gymmer who wants to get enough out of their workout!
1. Polar Heart Rate Monitor: Every home-gymmer and gym-gymmer and outdoor gymmer needs a heart rate monitor. Keeping track of your heart rate will keep you in a healthy heart range that reduces fat without eating up muscle. This is a great introductory option, here are a few others for more advanced gymmers :)
2. Push-Up Bars: These are wonderful for working multiple muscles. These are also great for anyone who gets sore wrists while doing push-ups, or even down dog!
3. Multi-purpose Shoes: Shoes are completely needed for home gymmers. These shoes are great for running, dancing, and cross-fit. One pair of shoes for multiple types of workouts= heaven!
4. Kettlebell: Kettlebells are great for home-gymmers because they take up very little space and are heaven for toning multiple muscle groups at once. These are also great for cardio workouts since you will burn massive amounts of calories from home!!!
5. Workout DVD's: All of us need instruction and if you are not going to classes, the best instruction will be from DVD's and workouts online. These are two of my personal favorites... Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred and Ballet Beautiful
6. Seconds Pro Interval Timer: Intervals are great and timers for said intervals are needed. This is the one I swear by. There are two options, the free one and this one for $4.99- it is worth the money!
7. Yoga Mat: A yoga mat is completely needed to workout on since you will be sweating quite a bit. This yoga mat is non-toxic and extra long. Yes, please!