The fitness industry is a multi-billion dollars business. There are numerous companies selling equipment, and some of it is useful. There are pieces of equipment that are necessary if you are training for competitive athletics. But, if you are training to be healthy and functional there is only one piece of equipment you need.
Your Body.
Yes, that is it. This incredible system of levers and pulleys is a machine in of itself. You don’t even need much space. I am going to give you a list of exercises you can do with this great machine and remember they can almost always be modified to decrease the intensity or increase it.
Burpees
Mountain Climber
Push Ups
Clapping Push Ups
Diamond Push Ups
Wall Push Ups
Squats
Lunges
Pistols
Side Lunges
Planks
Planks with Opposite Arm and Leg Raised
Side Planks
Side Planks with Leg Raise
Superman
Handstands
Handstand Push Ups
Bear Crawl
Forward Roll
Backward Roll
Rock and Roll
Lying Hip Raises
Lying Hip Raise on 1 Leg
Long Jump
Vertical Jump
Lunge Jump
Single Leg Deadlift
Run
Sprint
All you need to do is pick out a few exercises – one for the lower body, one for the upper, and a core exercise. Some of the exercises are full body and they are even better. Do 1-3 sets of 5 to 15 repetitions, 2-3 days a week, and you will have a healthy, functional body. Or you can use these when you do not have access to your personal trainer or your fitness facility, for example, for when you are on vacation. This is not an exhaustive list and to learn these fitness exercises just you tube them. Your gym membership is free and it is you. Try it out.