Upgrade your home workout kit!

01 June 2021

They say, ‘home is where the heart is,’ but over the past couple of years it’s been where the gym is. With gyms being closed for the majority of 2020 it’s forced us to only exercise at home and live without our beloved squat racks, spin bikes and treadmills.

For most of us, this was a difficult transition, as a nation of frequent gym-goers, we became used to our regular gym routines. However, as the lockdowns came and went…and came again we started to adapt. Home gyms became the new normal and people claimed they would not ever return to the gyms.

With many people still exercising at home or simply struggling to get a space in the booming gyms, we’ve put together the best home equipment items:

1-Resistance bands.

From shoulders to abs and legs to glutes, did you know you can do a full-body workout with just resistance bands? They help increase strength and muscle and are great for a sweaty HIIT session. Also, they are much cheaper than many items, with this pro power set only £24.99.

2-Kettlebells.

So, they might not look like much, but Kettlebells are a great shout for anyone who wants to train with heavyweights but doesn’t have much storage space. Kettlebells are one of the easiest weights to move around meaning you can increase your weight even simple exercises like swings can burn fat and muscle. We would suggest the Kettlebell set with sizes from 4-20g.

3-Hex Dumbells.

Fed up with your weights rolling all over the place on your uneven floor? Us too! Hex Dumbbells are great for loads of home exercises, from upper to lower they can be used for squats and lunges to bicep curls. They due to the fact they don’t roll they are much more beneficial for floor-based exercises. Grab some for yourself here.

4-TRX.

Another full-body workout tool that’s easy to store and portable is the TRX! This one is great for strength, balance, coordination, and core stability. So, if your goal is to get those abs in time for crop top season then this is the equipment for you! Another item that is relatively cheap in terms of cost but high for effectiveness. Check out the Ruthless Strength trainer.

Don’t forget that PT Academy trainers get an amazing 25% off ALL Ruthless Strength products, so upgrade your home workout kit today!