what you will need for virtual training

Pick an item from each category group
watch the videos down below to know which equipment works best for you!

what to look for in an exercise mat

choosing the right mat can be tricky. Be sure to choose one what is cushioned to provide comfort but not too cushioned. Be sure the mat is considered "non slip", mats can slip and slide so be mindful of the kind of mat and flooring it will be on. Here is a link to my personal favorite mat
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-Folding-Exercise-Mat/12167848 

also, as some of you may be thinking, worried about doing floor exercises? difficulty getting up and down off the floor? well guess what? I will be guiding you through it as a part of our program!    

adjustable weight set, handle and weights, or household items

r Just saw the price of an adjustable weight set? i know what your thinking, these weight sets can be sold on let go/ offer up type apps, Facebook marketplace, consignment stores if you're lucky, as well as used gym equipment stores. 
the boflex one as you see is definitely worth the investment if you do not plan to go to the gym. You may also buy the parts to your own weight set over time. You can buy the handles, and then heavier plates to go on the handles as needed.
remember, you can always grab a set of weights at the gym, create a little station for yourself in a corner and prop your phone up and tune in to my program from there if needed, this is a perk of virtual training, you can be anywhere you feel comfortable. 

one thing i do NOT recommend doing is spending money on 10lb weights. or even anything close to it. here is why, household items easily weigh that much. you can easily use gallon jug for example it weighs 8.3lb. imagine how much more it would weigh if you filled it weight sand???  laundry detergent jugs also very in weight. so you can get creative in the mean time. 

for smaller weights such as 1-3lb you can easily grab water bottles, or cans. 
so make sure that if you choose to buy a weight, buy a heavy one, even if you can only do a few reps, its best to have a little challenge now, versus  buying a weight that becomes too easy too quickly. 

what's a reasonable price for weights? if you are spending a dollar a pound on steel, consider yourself lucky! some nicer weights may easily charge $2-3 per lb, especially now because of the increase in demand for at home equipment because of the pandemic. 

Tube bands or loop bands?

well, as mentioned in the video, that depends, do you plan to lift up to 10-50lb or 15-125? 
the tube bands comes with handles and door anchors, and for the loop bands, you can purchase your own anchors and handles separately for the loop bands....or simply loop it around a secured object if needed for certain exercises. 

small loop bands or open bands

well, that depends as well, based off the video, do/ would you have difficulty putting the smaller loop bands on? whether it's more a mobility reason or for the size you can grab the open end elastic to create your own loop for your own comfort. Remember to untie after each use per safety video. The brands in the images are ones I personally use. 
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Why bands you ask? watch the following videos below for benefits, how to use and saftey 

intro to bands video

saftey on bands video

benefits of bands video

....coming soon