Accessories

The right fitness accessories can make all the difference to your exercise programme.

Fitness accessories include everything from small items such as pedometers and heart rate monitors to bigger pieces of equipment such as punch bags and medicine balls.

Using the appropriate fitness accessories can hugely increase the ease and effectiveness of your workout, so it might be worth investing in a few.

Ab trainer The ab trainer is a piece of core strengthening equipment that ensures that you are only working the core muscles when you perform a variety of different sit-ups.	Bosu For a great way to add difficulty to your workout, consider adding a bosu ball. You can perform many of the standard weight lifting exercise while standing on a bosu ball and can also perform abdominal crunches as well as push-ups to enhance their effectiveness.
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Boxing Gloves When purchasing boxing gloves the main factors you must keep in mind are the size, weight, a Velcro or lace closure and if you want leather or synthetic material.	Boxing Mitts Most boxing mitts will have a Velcro closure or an elastic wristband so also take into consideration which of these you would feel more comfortable in.
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Dumbbell set Purchasing a dumbbell set is a great option for those who want to workout at home because you can perform a wide variety of different exercises with one.	Dumbbells Adding a dumbbell to your workout is a great way to increase your body strength as well as get a terrific core workout.
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Foam roller A foam roller is a great way to help reduce any tension that a muscle is experiencing as well as help to overcome injuries and get some of the same benefits that a massage would provide.	Handweight Purchasing a hand weight is a great addition to your workout program because it allows you to perform a variety of exercises for your upper body in the comfort of your home.
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Heart rate monitor To use your heart rate monitor, calculate your max beats per minute by taking 220 and subtracting your age. Then divide the number that appears on your heart rate monitor by this number to get the percentage of your max that you are working at.	Medicine ball Using a medicine ball with your abdominal exercises is a great way to add additional resistance and further challenge your muscles.
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Mini trampoline A mini trampoline can be a terrific way to help you get into cardiovascular shape while doing a home workout. This will not only really challenge your body but also make the time go by that much faster.	Polar Heart Rate Monitor A Polar heart rate monitor is a top of the line device that will tell you the total exercise time, the current temperature outside, the level of altitude you are exercising at and how many calories you've burned.
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Powerbreathe The Powerbreathe device is great for anyone who is looking to strengthen their respiratory muscles and improve their physical performance. It is an easy to use, hand-held device that has a comfortably fitting mouthpiece.	Punch bag Incorporating in a punch bag into your workouts is an excellent way to get good upper body strengthening benefits in as well as a great cardiovascular workout.
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Skipping Rope Purchasing a skipping rope is a terrific option for those looking to do an at-home cardiovascular workout. Arm strength will also likely improve from continuously turning the handles.	Stability disc By placing each foot on a stability disc and performing the squatting exercise not only will you work your lower body muscles more but your abs will really be called into play.
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Step counter Those who suffer from gluten intolerance will feel very ill after eating any food products that contain wheat, rye or barley. The only way to treat this condition is to avoid any foods that contain the above-mentioned grains.	Swiss ball Using a swiss ball with your ab workouts will further enhance how much your muscles have to work.
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Yoga block In individuals who have fructose intolerance, eating any type of food that contains this carbohydrate molecule will become very damaging. Typical symptoms associated with this condition include vomiting, dehydration, fever, extreme thirst and a great deal of sweating and urination.	Yoga mat Purchasing a yoga mat is a must before you begin taking a class. When buying a yoga mat, consider what type of movements you are going to mostly perform while using it to help you determine what main qualities you'd like in it.
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Yoga mat bag In order to help your equipment last longer, purchasing a yoga mat bag is the best option. When making your selection, some factors to keep in mind are the size, the closure method, the type of strap or handle and the material the yoga mat bag is made from.
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