Simple Equipment: Effective Movement

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Home Studio Equipment Guide

You don't need a large space or expensive equipment to build a strong, effective home fitness routine. With a few simple tools, you can create your own Core Code studio and enjoy the freedom of virtual workouts wherever life takes you.

Mat

Balanced Body Pilates mat

I’m partial to my Balanced Body mat. It is very thick which offers comfort for my wrists, knees and hips. I bought my daughter a similar, less expensive option on Amazon. If I am doing more of a flowing yogalates, I rely on my Lululemon yoga mat which is thinner and anti slip.

Here are the links to purchase a mat:

Foam Roller

OPTP foam roller

This is my favorite foam roller. The density is perfect in my opinion. I also have a shorter one for travel that is a little more firm which translates to less forgiving when rolling out sore muscles.

Here are the links to purchase a roller:

Small Ball

Target small fitness ball

The small ball I use is from Target. I bought my daughter a similar one from Amazon. If you don’t have a small ball, a good option is a small decorative pillow.

Here are the links to purchase a small ball:

Weights

neoprene weights

I like the neoprene covered weights for comfort. I’m not sure where I got these, but Amazon and Target have some great options. I generally recommend having a variety of weights on hand (1-12 lbs). If you don’t have weights, I would recommend cans of food or water bottles.

Here are the links to purchase wieghts:

Resistance Bands

PopFlex resistance bands

My PopFlex resistance bands came in a package of 3, light, medium and heavy. You’ll find a link for this brand as well as a less expensive option on Amazon that is highly rated.

Here are the links to purchase resistance bands:

Towel

No purchase necessary here. Grab a hand towel or bath towel from your home and you are good to go.

Chair

Everyone has access to a chair. Make sure it does not have arms and the back of the chair should be about hip height.