Fitness
I’m a PT & help thousands get fit- my top Amazon buys to stay in shape at home
IT can be hard enough to find the motivation to do a workout at the best of times, let alone if you have to muster the energy to leave the house and get to the gym.
We all know it’s worth it, and you’ll always feel great after a gym session or exercise class, but home workouts have also become increasingly popular.
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And if you know what equipment to invest in, getting fit from the comfort of your own home can be a cheaper, and quicker, alternative.
Personal trainer Courtney Black – who has her own fitness app – says: “Home workouts are an amazing way to stay in shape without spending money on a gym membership and wasting time on the commute.
“I absolutely live by home workouts, they have completely changed my life.
“The flexibility and convenience of getting up, getting it done around my busy schedule is unbeatable and amazing for building a consistent and sustainable habit.
“Not only that, it is budget friendly and you can literally take your workout anywhere!”
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Here, Courtney shares her favourite buys, predominantly from Amazon, that will help you stay in shape – without breaking the bank…
Dumbbells
Dumbbells are an essential for every home gym or living room.
They are a piece of equipment that can literally be added to every workout to help develop a balanced and strong physique.
Adjustable dumbbells are even more effective as you can add or decrease weight depending on the exercise.
I recommend this set of adjustable weights from Amazon, which are £27.99 for a pair.
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Resistance bands
The perfect addition to your workout routine – trust me these burn!
They’re small, and amazing for a home workout or popping in your suitcase when you go on holiday and don’t want to stop working out completely.
Resistance bands can really level up your lower body routine for that extra added intensity.
A set of five from Amazon costs just £7.98.
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Ankle weights
These are amazing to ramp up the intensity of your usual workout or to pop on while walking to build and sculpt your leg muscles.
This is brilliant for improved bone health and increasing lean muscle mass.
These 1.5kg ankle weights are available from my website, and cost £7.
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Motivation water bottle
I can’t live without my two litre bottle.
It’s amazing for keeping you on track and hydrated with motivational messages throughout the day.
This bottle looks good and is available in a variety of colours, £11.89.
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Foam Roller
Recovery is key!
Making sure you stretch and roll between workouts is essential to your progress.
It allows your muscles to grow and repair so you can smash you next workout.
This one from Amazon is £13.99 and available in a variety of colours.
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Exercise Step
These are brilliant to keep at home to help you spice up your workouts!
Steps are great for improving balance, coordination and endurance.
This one is just £13.97 from Amazon, and is suitable for most floor types.
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New workout gear
Look good, feel good!
A new workout set is the best motivator you will find, in my opinion.
New kit can really help boost your confidence and feel great during your workouts, and I love this Sofina Active collection.