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Bikini Equipment: Home or On the Go!

8/1/2015

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My 'In-home' gym and private space for clients.  Clients love this space, and so do I!
The key element to a MESHED Lifestyle is the sense of empowerment one gains when they begin taking control of their health and fitness. I am a huge advocate to building a simple (or complex) home gym (even a small 5ft x 5ft space will do).  This will give you the ability to stay fit at home, outdoors, or on the go, and not be a slave to the gym.  Stay on track, and never miss a workout again!  Below you will find a list of my favorite at home, functional, affordable, and portable equipment on the market.  Be creative, have fun, and train like a champion!

Stay Bikini Fit 365 With Me With These Great Pieces of Equipment
-"You don't need a lot of space or fancy equipment to get killer results; you just need the right tools, the right coach, the right plan, and above all else--the right MINDSET."  Isha B.

  • Bodyweight - bodyweight exercises are phenomenal.  Once you learn how to adequately activate a muscle, your body becomes a true machine working against itself.
  • Pair or two of dumbbells:  a pair of 5-30lbs dumbbells are usually sufficient, especially for those who are new to the sport.  I began with a pair of 15lbs adjustable dumbbells.  They were very inexpensive, but well worth the $50 I spent. 
  • Varying levels of resistance bands and/or tubing:  many resistance bands come in a pack of three: easy, medium, and hard.  This allows you to progress  without spending extra money or making additional trips to the store. 
    •  I love, use, and recommend Marika Fitness Stretch Bands.  I love these because they are durable and versatile.  The quality speaks for themselves.
  • Resist-a-Ball or Stability Ball:  this takes the place of a standard gym bench or a Roman Chair, but adds an added challenge of instability, forcing one to use their stabilizers.  Enhances and adds a challenge to most bikini core and lower body movements.
  • Pogamat:  This is the big black mat in the photo. 
  • Benderball:  This little green ball is a miracle!  It's deflated, 'soggy' appearance fools most first timers, but this little guy is a powerhouse!  If you want rocking abs on a budget--this is a MUST HAVE!
  • Gliders:  Another MUST HAVE piece of equipment.  When used to it's full potential, it's really a total-body piece of equipment.  I love it mainly to work the core, glutes, quads, and hamstrings.
  • Crosscore 180 or TRX (suspension system):  Enhances all bodyweight exercises.  I love it especially for learning how to properly perform squats and other squat variations, perfect for glute development.
  • K-bands:  Simple, but highly effective piece of equipment.  Great for glute and lower body development and sculpting.  If you want to feel your glutes burn--get a pair of these bad boys!
  • Sandbells:  These are extremely versatile and can take the place of many pieces of equipment such as: dumbbells, kettlebell, gliders, balance discs, medicine balls, sandbags.  They are perfect for slamming and outdoors!
  • Barbell:  I love barbells most for deep squatting, thrusting, and cleaning.  They add a fun element to my workouts and make me feel super strong! 
  • Basic Step Stool:  I use a basic step I purchased from Wal-mart.  I use it in my kitchen and in my home gym.  Perfect for step-ups and other single-leg/balance work.
  • Bosu Ball:  Perfect for turning the heat up on your core.  I love doing lower-body plyometric moves with this baby!  Your glutes will feel the fire too.
  • Battle Ropes:  They honestly don't take up that much space.  If you enjoy adding something fun to your workouts that really are a total-body workout, these are for you. 
  • Kettebell(s):  Perfecting a basic kettlebell swing can do wonders for the body.  I don't use my kettlebell often, but I enjoy having it for the days I want to shake things up a bit.
This isn't a comprehensive list, but surely one to help you get started and give you a few ideas for your own home-gym.  If you have specific questions on any of the equipment don't hesitate to shoot me a message or leave a comment below. 

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