Top 5 Home Training Equipment Musts

Well, here it is...My top 5 must have tools to train at home.

1.  Yoga mat

2.  Stability ball

3.  Resistance bands

4.  Foam roller

5.  Dumbbells

When choosing a yoga mat look for a non slip surface.  Nothing ruins a yoga practice more than dealing with hands and feet sliding on your mat.  Look for a stability ball that is the correct size for your height.  I am 5’3” (almost) and use a 55cm ball.  Make sure it is non-burst.  Resistance bands come in different strengths but do look for the kind with the cover over the band (in case it snaps) and comfortable handles.  I recommend a medium tension band for general use. Foam rollers help smooth out tight muscles and allow the body to open up just by lying on it.  Get a couple of pairs of dumbbells to work on building some muscle (maybe a set of 8# and a set of 10# or more). The adjustable dumbbells allow you to choose a weight from 5 to 50 pounds.  Pretty cool!

Remember you probably have a set of stairs to run and your own body weight is great resistance too.

Stay active and safe everyone,

Jill