How to Choose the Right Fitness Equipment for Your New Year’s Goals

How to Choose the Right Fitness Equipment for Your New Year’s Goals

New Years resolutions are so often founded in good intentions. We want the best for ourselves and we see the period as a way to get a fresh start on many different areas of self improvement. One of the most common areas targeted in these resolutions is improving our physical health and wellbeing. But where do you start? Once you’ve made the decision, how do you begin and maintain your goals so you’re not right back where you started in 12 months?

Well, at Fitness Hero, we believe good exercise practice starts in the home. While joining a gym and committing in that way can be intimidating, buying the best fitness equipment for your home exercise set up can be a good way to get yourself on track while avoiding the crowds, fees and other associated headaches of gyms. If you’re looking for the best gym equipment in Sydney, you’ve come to the right place!

Fitness Equipment for The Home: Maintain Consistency

If you’re looking at getting some equipment to establish your own workout space at home, you may be tempted to go all out. The truth is, it’s far better to be circumspect and make purchases with things like your fitness goals, proficiency levels, and other concerns in mind. 

For example, if you’re a beginner, or perhaps you’ve been into fitness but have lapsed because of the stresses of life, then starting out with some of our more basic equipment just makes sense. You can get a lot done with just a few basic piece of kit, such as

• Dumbbells: dumbbells are a mainstay in home and commercial gym setups. They allow for a variety of different exercises to be performed. In particular, we recommend adjustable dumbbells for beginners: they allow you to start on a nominated weight and adjust accordingly as you progress, making it a great way to track your goals! If you want to buy dumbbells in Sydney for strength training and muscle building, look at our range now.
• Weight Bench: A solid all-round purchase, the weight bench forms a base for so many versatile exercises. You can get a full body workout from squats through to dips and presses with this iconic equipment. If you’re looking for a weight bench for versatility in weight training, then Fitness Hero is the place to go!
• Resistance Bands: If you’re looking to enhance the resistance and make things more challenging for yourself, then this is an inexpensive way to go about it! Resistance bands are among the most affordable pieces of kit in a home exercise enthusiast’s arsenal, and it is so easy to use - you can turn any door into a resistance surface! We’re the number one choice in Sydney for resistance bands, straps and grips to improve your grip and flexibility.
• Weighted Vest: A weighted vest is a great way to increase resistance and enhance your workouts. Wearing one increase the effectiveness of all workouts but especially cardio. We recommend a weighted vest for running, not necessarily as you start out, but when you have established a routine and are looking to up your fitness game.

Where to Find Affordable Gym Equipment in Sydney

It can be difficult to find reputable suppliers of quality, cheap gym equipment in Sydney. The fact is that relying on services like Marketplace and Ebay can be something of a gamble, as buying second hand you can never be sure of the seller’s legitimacy, let alone the quality of the equipment you want to buy. That’s why we think it’s your best bet to go through a trusted company that have been one of Sydney’s premier fitness and gym equipment suppliers for a number of years. At Fitness Hero, we have the best range at the right prices so you can be assured you’re getting a great deal on equipment that will stand up to whatever rigours you put it through. But don’t take my word for it - either contact us via phone or email or visit our warehouse, and one of our experienced, friendly team members will help you find exactly what you’re after!

Choosing the Right Supplements for Better Performance

If you feel like you need a boost to help you with motivation and performance, we carry a range of high-stimulant pre-workouts which are clinically designed to help you go further and reach higher with your exercise regimen. Using a combination of stimulants and proven muscle science in protein powders, these are designed to help you get the most out of your routine. Of course, Fitness Hero suggests consulting with your doctor before starting any stimulant forward pre-workout.

Selecting Essential Gym Equipment in Sydney for Beginners

Navigating the world of fitness and gym equipment as a beginner can feel like a daunting task. But at Fitness Hero, we want to make it as painfree as possible for you! In addition to the suggested gear with which to start your journey in this blog, we can also recommend things for people who have a specific goal in mind. 

For example, if you’re wanting to teach yourself to box for self defence, or fitness and fun, we have a great range of boxing equipment as well as equipment for other popular disciplines like MMA. Boxing is a great cardio workout and it can help build confidence and enforce the self-control needed to persist with your fitness goals in the medium and long term.

Ultimately, your choices for fitness equipment come down to you. Our experts can help with the decision making process and assess where you’re at in your journey, but only you can take the first step on the path. If you’re ready to commit to a longer life of feeling better about yourself every day, then come on down to Fitness Hero, and start your fitness journey with us!