If you’re serious about getting fit, then you need to be serious about getting kitted out! We are going to tell you some advice to help you reach your New year’s resolution. These are some of the keys tools that you’re going to need if you want to turn that Flab Pack into a 6 pack!
Free Weights
A great early investment in your kit is to pick up some free weights. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been on your fitness journey, having dumbbells is always a necessity. Most large sports good shops will carry a beginner set for a reasonable amount of money. Also, at this early stage, don’t worry about spending extra money buying iron plates. The whole benefit of these bad boys is that you can fit a lot of them onto a weights bar – something you don’t need to worry about right now! Vinyl weight plates will do a fine job for now.
The benefit of free weights is two-fold. One – weightlifting is a just a fantastic all-around exercise. Yes, some people use it to get huge and shredded but there’s a lot more to it than that! It also increases your strength and helps keep your joints in good condition.
Two – by being unsupported by machinery, your body has to support the weight. So even if you are squatting, for example, you’re also working out your core and your arms because they have to support the weight too.
Free weights, therefore, are great because they give you a full body workout.
Gym Pass
Free weights are awesome because they are so simple to use, but for more complex workouts, a gym pass can be one of the most important fitness tools you can pick.
For one thing, the range of machines even in a small gym is going to far outweigh any gym you can build at home – unless you have a lot of space and huge budget!
Another advantage to the gym is the range of classes that it offers. This can be a real help when you are just starting out, as you can learn how to perform exercises.
Running shoes
Racking up some miles is a great way to lose weight and improve your overall health. However, you should be aware that not all running shoes are created equal!
If this is your first time or you haven’t run for a while, it is really worth hitting up a specialist running shopping in your area. They will be able to record you running on a treadmill and analyze the way your foot lands.
With this information, they can recommend you running shoes suitable for your specific gait and running style. This is great because running can do some serious damage to joints, muscles and even bone – just imagine all that weight pounding through your legs with every step!
Great running shoes will provide a cushion, helping to absorb impacts and protecting you from injuries.
And that really is the basics. Running and weight lifting are two of the best exercises for both weight loss and improving overall health so get out there work hard and build the new you!
