The top 5 fitness tools that will elevate your fitness journey.

• Jump to”Versatile Dumbbells “
• Jump to“Treadmill“
• Jump to“Power Cage with bench press“
• jump to”Rowing Machine“
• Jump to”weighted equipment“

what is good about these five fitness tools?

These five fitness tools all have different functions so there is a lot of variety in exercises, this variation ensures that different muscle groups will be trained in your workouts, therefore the results can also be observed on different body parts and not just one.

is gym equipment necessary?

In my fitness journey, i found out that good gym equipment is necessary, maybe you think:” why do i need gym equipment to grow my muscles if i can do simple bodyweight exercises like push-ups and sit-ups for the same result?” that’s a great question and it is almost correct but not complete.

You can do bodyweight exercises like i did at the start of my fitness journey, but the progress will be quite minimal for the amount of effort you have to put into it. Because these exercises are somewhat superficial. With these types of exercises, it is hard to isolate certain muscle groups.

Of course, you will see some progression when you do bodyweight exercises because your body is receiving new training stimuli that you have not had before. When you use equipment your progress will be way better and you will make more progress in a shorter time span. Because it allows you to target your muscles better.

With equipment, you can also choose the load of your exercises. In this way, you can increase the weight of the lifts as you get stronger over time. In this way, you can create linear progression which is what you are looking for if you want to become the best version of yourself. So if you ask me (and most other people in the industry), fitness equipment is necessary if you want to become the best version of yourself.

what are the best tools to use for muscle growth and endurance

my top five tools that i used:

• Versatile Dumbbells
• Treadmill
• Power Cage with bench press
• Rowing Machine
• weighted equipment

1. versatile dumbbells

Versatile dumbbells are the first tool i used. They offer versatile strength training, and because there are so many exercises for each part of the body they laid the foundation for my muscle development

The most important exercises for your upper body:

• Dumbbell bench press
• Dumbbell rows
• Dumbbell curls
• Dumbbell Russian Twist

The best exercises for your legs:

• dumbbell goblet squads
• dumbbell lunges

We made a list of the best dumbbells click here to see the list.

2. treadmill

The treadmill was great for my cardiovascular fitness. It helped me improve my endurance and burn calories effectively.

The best exercises to train your endurance:

• Long-distance running
• Interval running

If you want to use it for strength training these are the best exercises:

• Hill climbing
• Walking lunges

3. power cage with bench press

The power cage with the bench press in it is an excellent exercise for those seeking to build a well-rounded physique and improve upper body power.

The best exercises you can do for upper body strength in the power cage:

• pull-ups
• Flat barbell bench press
• Close grip bench press
• Hanging leg/knee raises

4. rowing machine

The rowing machine has helped me the most with my overall fitness. The rowing motion involves both pushing with the legs and pulling with the arms. The rhythmic, repetitive motion of rowing especially improves your endurance and stamina a lot.

The best exercises on the rowing machine :

• Interval training
• Sprints
• Seated rows
• Reverse grip rows

5. weighted equipment

weighted equipment, such as weighted vests, ankle weights, and wrist weights, offers a valuable addition to fitness routines by intensifying workouts and promoting strength and muscle development.

The best exercises you can do with weighted equipment.

5.1 weighted vest

• running/walking
• bodyweight exercises
• pull-ups with vest

5.2 ankle weights

• leg raises
• standing leg
• donkey kicks

5.3 wrist weights

• shadow boxing
• arm circles with wrist weight
• walk/run

Is Price a True Reflection of Performance?

The correlation between price and performance in gym equipment varies. While some expensive fitness gear boasts advanced features, durability, and cutting-edge technology, there are also budget-friendly options that deliver commendable performance.

It is important to carefully assess individual needs, preferences, and fitness goals to determine whether higher costs correspond to specific requirements or whether a more economical choice can provide satisfactory performance.

Comparing Expensive and Affordable Gym Equipment.

1. Dumbbells

1.1 Dumbbells that aren’t too expensive.

Overall this is a great tool to start and see results.

1.2 expensive dumbbells

2. treadmills

2.1 cheaper treadmill

2.2 expensive treadmill

3. power cage

4. Rowing machine

4.1 cheaper rowing machine

con:

the foot holsters are a little small so it is not easy to get your shoes in

pro’s:

• easy to build
• last very long
• it is quiet and compact
• low price for all the features

4.2 more expensive rowing machine

con:

• The seat is pretty small so it is not comfortable

pro:

• professional material (chain, handle, monitor arm, stanchions and track)
• lasts very long
• it is pretty quiet
• worth the money
• the best machine of its kind

5. weighted equipment

con:

• It only has one strap for securing the vest. This makes it kinda loose.
• not really heavy.

pro’s:

• Really affordable
• You can adjust your weight.
• Washable( hand washing in cold water and air dry)
• the weighted bags are stitched well enough, and the vest itself is of real quality.

con:

• The shoulder straps aren’t comfortable when you put on heavy-weight

pro’s:

• Quality and durability are nice. 
• the vest can be made very heavy.
• It is very sturdy.
• Inexpensive for great adaptability and quality

Con’s:

• The straps are not the strongest.
• The vest is sometimes hard to get on.

pro’s:

• It is a whole set of weighted equipment so you can have a lot of exercise variety.
• Breathable material.
• Customizable Weight: This allows you to adjust the resistance to suit your fitness level and goals.
• Comfortable
• Weights slide in easily.