Hey Chicks!

Today I am going to share with you my all-star top 5 pieces of equipment that I use on the regular to keep me on track and push my own limits!

HEAD CHICK AMANDA’S TOP 5 FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO USE AT HOME

1. Bosu Ball

Oh bosu burpees – I hate but love you!

I have a serious love / hate relationship with this thing because it is amazing for being creative and making standard moves uber challenging. Can you say Bosu Burpee with a chest press! This is one piece I go to on the regular when I want to up my game.

2. Gliders

My core is on fire!

These puppies are serious. It takes mountain climbers to a whole new level! To have to use all muscle and no momentum to move your body back to position is TOUGH and I love it! Ooh and if you don’t have Gliders you can substitute a hand towel and get the same effect – sweet I know. Now there are no excuses to get your glide on!

3. Skipping Rope

Best at home cardio equipment – a skipping rope

This is one key thing I always have on hand. It is an amazing way to get my cardio in and still keep it fun! If you do decide to get a rope and find out it is not as easy as you recall from when you were a kid skipping on your driveway not to fret just drop the rope but keep the moves going! Still getting the same effect as if you had the rope except you won’t slow down from tripping etc.

4. Heart Rate Monitor

I never leave home without it

One thing I now cannot live without! I swear by it because it keeps me honest! I know how many calories I burned and how hard I really worked each workout session so there is no excuse and no blame game going on. I also find this super helpful for when I am doing my High Intensity Interval Training in Bootcamp and out of class as it has a timer on it that keeps me in line. I use my Timex Ironman Road Trainer watch and Heart Rate Monitor all the time and cannot imagine a workout without.

5. Manduka Yoga Mat

My other BFF

This is like the Cadillac of Yoga mats lol. This mat will not tear no matter how much wear you give it trust me mine has had a lot of time to date and still is in fantastic shape. This mat is not cheap though so I only use it for my Yoga practice and not for Bootcamp classes as I want to keep it clean and ready for use.

Speaking of keeping your Yoga mat clean – here are two quick tips that I use and want to share with you to help you keep your yoga mats ready for useJ

1. Instead of just rolling your mat up, fold it in half then roll it. That way the outside only touches outside parts and the part you usually lay / practice on stay touching only the same.

2. Use lemon grinds and water to wash it down. If your mat is smelling or feeling a little funky and not in the good way, grate some lemon and put in hot water and use this to wash your mat

Now use these ideas to get sweaty in between bootcamp classes and if you haven’t joined us yet our next bootcamp starts on Feb 6th so come and join in the fun!

Have a fab weekend,

Amanda, Your Head Chick