Hendersonville personal trainer and F45 exercise coach Colby Cowan has helped a lot of people improve their lives. Although he usually trains his students in state-of-the-art gyms, Colby is a minimalist when it comes to fitness gear.
“You should be able to exercise anytime, anyplace,” Colby says. “Lack of equipment should not be an impediment to a successful workout.”
Colby has several specific recommendations for essential items that are appropriate for both home and travel workouts.
1. Nike Metcon 4 training shoe, $99.98
Training shoes provide support for all types of workouts, including high-intensity boot camps and weight training.
Available at DicksSportingGoods.com
2. Under Armour ClutchFit Resistor gloves, $34.99
Workout gloves are important for exercises involving weights and resistance gear.
Available at UnderArmour.com
3. MyFitnessPal workout app by Under Armour, free; premium version $49.99 per year
Mobile fitness apps make activity and nutrition tracking simple.
Available at iTunes App store, Google Play store and MyFitnessPal.com
4. Black Mountain Products resistance band workout kit, $21.65
Low-cost resistance bands are useful in all kinds of workouts, including strength and resistance training and high-intensity calorie-burning activities.
Available at Walmart.com
5. Fitness Gear stability ball, $17.99
Stability balls help work out both core and secondary muscle groups, while also improving stability and balance.
Available at DicksSportingGoods.com
