In this article, I want to share some of the best essentials that I believe you can have if you are serious about your training.
- Water bottle
- Foam roller
- Yoga mat
- Jump rope
- Footwear
Water Bottle
Having a water bottle is essential every time you work out. The body needs to stay hydrated properly to function at its best. Having your own water bottle is also beneficial for not mistaking a generic water bottle for someone else’s. With Covid constantly being a problem in our society, it’s very important to not drink after others whether it be intentional or accidental.
Foam Roller
Foam rolling is an essential tool for self-myofascial release. Self-myofascial release is just a fancy term for self-massage. The purpose of this is to help warm up muscles and to help your body recover from workouts by alleviating muscle soreness. You can also use a tennis ball or lacrosse ball as an alternative for pinpointing certain spots.
Yoga Mat
Yoga mats are good to have while performing exercises on a hard surface like cement, asphalt, hardwood, tile, etc. Doing ab crunches on a yoga mat is important to avoid irritating the spine on hard surfaces.
Jump Rope
Jump rope is one of the best ways to get a cardio blast. It’s a full-body coordinated movement that helps develop rhythm and athleticism. Jump ropes are also very affordable, usually ranging between $2 and $10. It’s best to jump for a certain amount of time. Usually, a couple of three-minute rounds of jumping is a good way to start a workout and get the body warm.
Footwear
Get yourself a good pair of running shoes or cross-trainers. Having the correct shoes will make a great difference in your training program and overall fitness. Usually most lower body aches, pains, and dysfunction is rooted in the arches of a person’s feet. Sometimes it is even necessary to add an extra pair of insoles to your shoes to better support your feet.
Conclusion
If you are serious about your health you must be willing to invest in your fitness. All of the items listed above are low-cost and could easily be put into a budget. Remember good health is true wealth. Happy New Year!
