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Firefighting is one of the most honorable careers that exist. Firefighters are, seemingly, everyday citizens who have dedicated themselves to helping their communities reach safety and stay safe during times of extreme emergencies, where mere seconds can mean life and death. There is a level of danger embedded into their duty.
Each day, with each call, they’re entering into unknown, hazardous situations that will command their absolute attention and challenge their physical capabilities. No, there is really nothing casual about being a firefighter. The job is in the name. These people go out fight against fire. Their calling takes real grit.
The firefighter’s life is fast-paced and filled with unforeseen challenges. To be safe and successful on the fireground requires serious physical and mental strength. Firefighters work long days and nights. As a team, they must be organized and ready to respond immediately when an emergency message is received by dispatch.
The Training Challenge
To create an effective system of response, Fire Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs across the nation take on the major responsibility of providing their personnel with the proper training and tools to keep them functionally fit and ready for the rigors of the fireground. They often face the challenge of accomplishing this on a limited budget, with limited space in their fire stations.
That is what our article will be exploring today. How to build the essential gym for your fire station to help your operators get strong and mimic the physical challenges they meet in the field.
Thanks to creative innovations in workout equipment, the job of designing a well-planned gym for strength training has become much less challenging and more cost-effective than it was in the past.
Creating Space
An obstacle nearly every fire department faces is a limited amount of space for training. But, with some creative thinking and a slight adjustment on the perspective of a firehouse, you’ll find that space opens up very quickly.
The first obstacle you’ll likely face is how to create space for training. The easiest, most effective way to open up large amounts of space is actually pretty simple. When you’re going through a team training exercise, move your trucks into the parking lot and you’ve just created a very large workout space for your team. Using the equipment we’ll review in this article, you’ll be able to transform your bay area into the perfect training space and return it to a storage and work area in minutes.
Your next big challenge to overcome in creating a fire station gym is your equipment. We’ve identified how to create space for your team training, but how will you get the proper gear for training without taking up a quarter of your apparatus and vehicle maintenance bay areas? You’re only planning to move them outside when you are training, not park them outside for good.
You’ll want to consider using wall-mounted racks. These are great for providing multiple workouts with hardly no space used at all. And they are very budget friendly, giving you multiple exercise stations in a single unit. They can be equipped with pull-up bars, fold-up benches, spotter arms, and usually come standard with squat racks and bench press racks.
For storing your bumper plates, mount a weight tree to the wall with posts for each plate size. Weight trees take up virtually no space and will hold all of the plates you’ll need for your team’s training.
Bars and barbells can easily be stored and accessed with wall-mounted bar and barbell racks. Like the other racks mentioned here, they take up inches of floor space and will be able to store all of your bars and barbells.
You can get much more complex with your equipment, but incorporating the rack systems mentioned above will give your team the essential foundation for building and maintaining their functional fitness. Keep it simple as you build out your training area. You’ll stay on budget and you’ll have used hardly any space whatsoever.
Essential Equipment
There are some fundamental types of weight equipment you’ll want to use when outfitting your essential training area. With a budget and limited space in mind, these additions will work perfectly for your fire station. You can keep it simple and still see tremendous results.
Barbells, Bumper Plates, and Dumbells
A vast number of exercises can be implemented with these three pieces of weight equipment. Barbells allow you to perform an array of presses and lifts. They are excellent for building strength. Add bumper plates for extra weight and use another person as a spotter when members are pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone and reaching for their next-level benchmarks. Dumbbells are perfect for mimicking actions that team members will encounter in the field. They can be used for nearly any type of strength training movement.
Kettlebells and Medicine Balls
Kettlebells are considered one of the best all-purpose pieces of equipment for conditioning. Like the dumbbell, they are excellent tools for re-creating the type of dead-weight encounters your team will see in the field, like lifting and moving heavy hoses and other cumbersome firefighting equipment. Medicine balls are great for the same reasons and can be passed between teammates to simulate various team actions that happen while working in the call of duty.
Sandbags and Ply Boxes
Sandbags are perfect for mimicking any sort of drag and lift sequences team members encounter. The dead weight of large sandbags are similar to a person who has suffered an injury and is unable to move her or himself. They are great for practicing the transfer of equipment or injured pedestrians between teammates. And they mirror anything that needs to be dragged to a position while on the fire ground. Plyo boxes can be used to recreate stairs, platforms, and any other raised surface firefighters must traverse while performing their duties. They can also act as a platform for lifting and placing sandbags and kettlebells on, an act that is commonplace in the field.
As you can see, building the essential gym for your fire station doesn’t have to be complex. You can keep it simple and set your training area up for a wide variety of field interactions. If you are looking to create a training space in your fire station and could use some expert help, give Simpson’s Fitness Supply a call or text at 720-979-9093 or email info@simpsonsfitsupply.com and set your appointment to visit our shop. We can help you design and outfit your fire station with all of the proper equipment you’ll need to keep your team functionally fit and ready for the call of duty. Contact us today and get started on your fire station training area! ]]>The Journey Begins
Fitness is a mindset. And you’ve made up your mind to get in shape. You’re ready to begin your journey towards getting healthier and stronger and you’re researching different options. You’ve thought about joining a gym or cross-fit program. On the surface it makes sense. That’s what many people do to get in shape. But, you’re a busy parent or professional who is always on the go and you’re wondering if you’ll actually visit the gym as often as needed to get in the shape you envision for yourself.
The Challenge Of A Busy Life
With memberships come pretty hefty costs. And if you’re like most busy people in today’s world, two weeks could go by where your head is down going to and from sports, school, and work events. If you’re paying for a gym, you’re on the hook for monthly and yearly membership fees and could find yourself throwing money down the fitness drain very quickly. And with such a busy life schedule, how will you be able to dedicate 1-2 hours a day for the gym? How will you do that for the rest of your life? Maybe your schedule is pretty steady and you’ve got some extra time on your hands, but have other issues you’re considering.
The Long-term Problem
You might be brand new to fitness and could very easily feel out of place in a gym where everybody appears to know exactly what they’re doing. You may not like being in big crowds and the last thing you want to do, after a long day of work and meetings, is sign-in to a busy gym filled with more people. You may just want to feel comfortable while you workout.
You don’t want to be hurried. You don’t want to feel insecure because your physique doesn’t match up to the folks who have been working out for 5 years. You don’t want to share a workout station with 3 other people. You don’t want to hear the obnoxious hulk in the corner screaming at the 90 lb. dumbbells while you’re trying to get mindful about your routine. (And if you’re the hulk in the corner, you may want to be able to scream at your weights and not have people judge you for it!) Heck, you may just want some good ‘ol fashion privacy. You’d like to workout by yourself or with a close group of friends and neighbors in a setting that empowers all of you.
You’re a motivated person and you’re determined to get in shape. But, you want to do it the right way. You want to create a system that allows you to stay motivated and enjoy your journey to fitness in a sustainable, long-term manner. You don’t want to be bothered by ongoing fees, crowds, bad music, and other people’s body odor.
Your Perfect Scenario
Take a moment to think about what your perfect scenario looks like. How does it feel? Who is there with you? Family? Best friends? Are you happily alone and in the zone, working out to your own playlist with no distractions whatsoever? Are you comfortable and confident because you’re not comparing yourself to the people around you? Are you excited because your only concern is getting stronger than you were the days and weeks before?
What if you could create that perfect scenario? What if you could set your own scene? What if could turn the habit of working out into an action as simple as opening a door in your home? Think about that. No battles with traffic and time and weather and crowds. No frustrating membership fees always lurking in the back of your mind as a reminder that you’re wasting money on something you’re not using.
What if you took control of your fitness journey and created the perfect environment to meet your needs? Fitness is a mindset. If you’ve made up your mind, then it’s time for you to get in the shape of your life on your own terms, at the convenience of your schedule. We dare say, in the comfort of your own home.
The Home Gym
Building a home gym seems daunting at first thought, especially if you have no idea where to start. There are countless ways to set up a gym in your garage or spare room, and Youtube has about a million hours worth of video that can instruct you on ways other people have set up their home gyms. But you don’t have a year’s worth of time to research this topic and figure out which of those countless methods will work for you.
What if you could make a single, short drive and meet with an expert whose purpose is helping people create dream gyms in the comfort of their own homes? What if it only took you one visit and a couple of hours to establish exactly what you needed to get your gym set up? What if your path to lifetime fitness was only one door away?
Welcome to Simpsons Fitness in Arvada, Colorado. Our purpose is to help people, of every skill level, create perfect home gyms. That’s right. We said perfect. You don’t deserve anything less. At Simpsons, we’re dedicated to understanding your long-term goals before we make suggestions on how to reach them. We want you to understand the equipment you’ll use and know how to get the most effective results from your fitness plan.
Our mission is to provide you with long-lasting gear and long-lasting results. The reason we help people build home gyms is because we saw that removing the barriers listed above allows a person to more easily, more effectively establish habits that propel them into a life-time of strength and energy. We found that helping people create their own space for fitness has lead to tremendous success in people’s well-being. We are seeing it happen with the long-lasting health of individuals, friends, families, and even whole communities. If you’re ready to take that step. If you’re ready to open the door to a new way of life. If you’re ready to create your dream gym in the comfort of your own home, then give Simpsons Fitness Supply a call and set up your appointment today. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
]]>You can tend to your muscles before and after a sweat session by stretching, but it’s even better with the addition of fitness equipment that’s designed specifically to work on those muscles.
At Simpson’s Fitness Supply we offer a variety of great mobility equipment that will prepare your body before an intense workout as well as help it wind down afterward and make sure that your muscles are in peak shape the next time you pick up a weight, go for a run or perform mobility exercises.
Here are some of our favorites:
Foam Rollers
This blue and black beauty is amazing for the sore muscles in your legs (calves and thighs), back, and even the sides of your body. All you need to is sit on the floor, lay the roller down, and let it roll out all the tensions and tightness in your body. Small and compact, our foam rollers can fit almost anywhere in your home gym, garage gym or gym bag.
Don’t have your own gym or like to take your workout outside instead but still want mobility equipment? No problem! Our foam rollers easily fit in gym bags, the back of your car or in the crook of your arm for your convenience.
Don’t like black and blue? They come in different colors too! Check them out here: https://simpsonsfitsupply.com/collections/foam-rollers/products/sfs-small-blue-black-foam-roller
Massage Balls
For when your muscles need more targeted treatment, our massage balls are amazing for rubbing out specific areas of your body that are really feeling the burn.
They’re a great follow-up to our foam rollers. After giving your muscles a good massage all over, you can grab your massage ball and really work out the tension wherever it may be flaring up in your body. We’ve found that our massage balls work wonders on your upper shoulder muscles, lower back, and calves.
Small enough to fit in your travel bag or stuff in the outside zipper of your gym bag, these small massagers are a must-have for any kind of workout prep: https://simpsonsfitsupply.com/collections/massage
Mats
Simple but effective, our workout mats are amazing for protecting your muscles while your performing mobility workouts or just plain stretching out.
We offer full body mats that are great for yoga, stretching, and ab workouts as well as mats that target more specific parts of your body such as your tailbone when you’re engaging in intense core workouts.
While this kind of mobility equipment is one that you use during your workout rather than before or after, it still operates with the purpose of helping and supporting your body and your muscles so that they are in tip-top shape all the time.
Find our selection of mats here: https://simpsonsfitsupply.com/collections/mats
Mobility equipment is a must-have when you’re engaging in hard-hitting, intense, and consistent workouts because it gets your muscles ready for battle every time. High-quality and reliable, our mobility equipment won’t let your muscles down. Shop now here: https://simpsonsfitsupply.com/
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That being said, if you’re looking for reliable, safe, and high-quality gym equipment, then you’re in the right place!
At Simpsons Fitness Supply, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with only the best fitness equipment that can work great in home gyms, garage gyms, training studios, and even commercial gyms.
We currently have many amazing pieces of home gym equipment for sale on our website as well as in-store at our warehouse. We are a locally-owned business that sells fitness equipment in Denver, Colorado as well as across the United States.
We sell a huge variety of fitness equipment; basically, everything one could need to complete a home gym or a garage gym from start to finish.
Here’s just a peek at Simpson’s Fitness Supply’s home gym equipment for sale:
Home gym equipment packages
From Family, to His and Her, to Individual Starter, we offer a wide variety of comprehensive gym equipment packages. Per the different names, descriptions, and what equipment is included, each package is geared towards specific types of people who will be using it as well as what they will be using it for.
Our all-inclusive equipment packages come with everything you could need for your home or garage gym. It is a one-stop shop for the perfect workout space.
Storage Racks
Coming in all different shapes and sizes, our storage racks are an amazing way to keep your equipment organized and safely stored when you’re not working out as well as when you’re in the heat of an intense sweat session.
Our larger racks for strength and conditioning workouts are extremely well-built and can withstand your power lifts such as heavy bench press and squats. PRX Profile Racks can be mounted on the wall for maximum stability and space saving.
We also offer smaller racks that don’t need to be mounted on the wall and are completely free standing. We have both simple weight racks as well as squat racks in this compact and free-standing form.
All the bells - dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells
No gym is complete without the three bells: dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.
And we’ve got them all!
Our dumbells are rubber coated and hex shaped with contoured chrome handles and light knurling for an easy grip on the hands. We offer a 3lb pair all the way up to a 100lb pair so you can get the exact weights you’re looking for.
Our kettlebells our strong, sturdy and ready to join your hard-hitting workouts. Made out of cast iron or steel, depending on the model you choose, they are built to last a lifetime. They also come in weights of 8kg to 48kg in increments of 2kg.
Our barbells are made with the highest of quality black oxide steel for the handle and silver sleeves. There are 8 needle bearings with brass inserts, great knurling, spin, and flex. This bar is perfect for home gyms, garage gyms, and commercial gyms.
Love what you see so far? Because there’s a lot more where that came from! Check out what other high-quality home gym equipment we offer: https://simpsonsfitsupply.com/
]]>Setting fitness New Year’s intentions is easy. But keeping them? Not so much.
We’ve all been there. Where we make an exciting resolution and then only end up sticking to it for two weeks.
Maybe you’re there right now with your “fitness resolutions”.
But just because you haven’t been consistent with your resolution recently, doesn’t mean you should give up on pursuing your goals.
No matter where you are on the fitness spectrum, sticking to the next step in your fitness journey can be difficult. Incorporating a new goal into your life in the form of an intention can sometimes make even the smallest of changes seem daunting. Don't be discouraged if you don’t kill it right away though, any goal can be achieved if you keep trying and don’t give up. Here are our 4 steps to reigniting your 2019 fitness goal.
Step 1: Forget New Year’s
This step is simple.
Forget about your “New Year’s Resolution” and make it your “Right Now Resolution.”
Sometimes we get so hung up on the fact that a resolution we made was a New Year’s one and since that day happened months ago and we have yet to stick it, it’s too late now.
It’s never too late.
Detach your resolution from January first and just turn it into a goal that you’re committed to reaching.
Step 2: Remember that new habits don't happen overnight
As you get back to striving towards your resolution, remind yourself that change doesn't happen overnight. No matter what your fitness goal may be, it takes time to get it on track. It's okay to mess up; messing up doesn't mean your resolution is ruined, it just means you need to try again. Setting fitness goals is about not giving up on what you set your mind to.
Step 3: Create your own in-home gym for convenience
When you have your own workout space, many of the reasons (or excuses) to not get your sweat-session in are eliminated. With a gym just down the hall or next door to you, there's no need to travel anywhere, change clothes, or set aside a long period of time to workout. So find a spot in your home or workplace: a room, a corner, a basement, a garage and start planning! It's your space, so organize and design it any way you want. This will not only inspire you to get in that ultimate sweat session but also help you achieve your resolution through accessibility and ease. Creating an in-home gym is easy when you know where to go to find the right in-home gym equipment.
Step 4: Find the right fitness equipment that fits your goals
When it comes to sticking with your fitness goals, exercising in a way that you enjoy is key. If you don't like what you're doing, then staying consistent with it will only prove more difficult. The best way to stick to your 2019 fitness goals and turn your goal into a regular part of everyday life is to find the right fitness equipment to fit your workout preferences. Simpson Fitness Supply is the premier supplier of fitness equipment in Colorado, here at Simpson’s you can pick and choose the in-home gym equipment that is right for you. Whether you like lifting weights, body weight training or some combination of everything, we've got the equipment you need. Filling up your own space with equipment suited for your goals will set you up to stay motivated.
Step 5: When you're bored, change it
Turning your fitness intentions into a normal part of your life is all about staying motivated. If you start getting bored with your routine and find yourself less excited about working out, then change it up. Our vast supply of in-home gym equipment ranges from small kettlebells to complete home gym packages allowing you to easily add more to your workout space and continue to maximize your time in the gym. Just like you, your fitness routine should grow and change. So, if halfway through 2019 your workout routine changes, let it! You'll have your own in-home gym that can change with it!
]]>Small but mighty, kettlebells are a standard in most home gyms.
If you’re in the midst of building your in-home gym, or even if you already own some, you probably know that kettlebells should be on your list of home gym equipment. You might not know exactly why they should be in your home gym or what you should be doing with them.
As home gym equipment manufacturers and suppliers of cast iron and steel kettlebells, we are familiar with how to get the best and most use out of your kettlebells.
#1. Multi-Functional
First of all, kettlebells are multi-functional. Which means no matter what kind of exercise you’re doing or what you’re fitness goals are, kettlebells will aid your workout needs.
Whether you’re just starting out, focused on losing weight, or dedicated to gaining muscle, you can use kettlebells in your workout routine and they will help you achieve that goal.
Kettlebells are a unique piece of equipment that are multi-functional and can be used anywhere as a full body workout by engaging all body parts. Competition Kettlebells have a contoured handle that can easily chalked up for extra grip during your workout. They can be used in any kind of free-standing, body weight exercise or modified sitting workouts. Probably one of the easiest pieces of equipment to hold, these weights are great for fast workouts and compact enough to for workouts on the go. So when it comes to kettlebells, for variety in your workouts on the go toss it in your trunk and head to your favorite park with your family and enjoy the outdoors and get a workout at the same time.
#2. Intensifying the workouts you already do
Made and sold in a variety of weighted increments, kettlebells are great additions to any of your free-standing exercises. With the incremental weight it’s not too much weight to overwhelm your muscles but also not too little to not make a difference, including a kettlebell in your sets will increase the burn, the calories lost, and the muscle gain.
Love your routine but feel like it’s not packing enough punch? Add a kettlebell, we know you won’t be saying that after your next sweat session.
#3. Specific Kettlebell Exercises
There are certain exercises that are perfect for kettlebells and even some that can only be performed with a kettlebell.
#4. Needs Little Space
Like we said in the beginning, kettlebells are small but mighty. No bigger than a basketball, you can fit a kettlebell anywhere you need to. Sometimes you don’t have the ability to have a large home gym and you have to keep it small. A kettlebell is a great piece of equipment to have because it takes up so little space. Stick it in a corner, set it on your rack, or store it in your closet, a kettlebell is probably one of the easiest pieces of home gym workout equipment to store.
Now that you know the many great reasons to have a kettlebell in your home gym, it’s time to get one if you don’t already have one or add more to your collection.
At Simpson’s Fitness Supply, we sell high-quality cast iron and steel kettlebells. If you’re searching for a kettlebell that’ll last years through your tough and hard-hitting workouts check ours out HERE.
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As a local business selling gym equipment in Denver, Colorado, we wholeheartedly support the ever-growing buy local movement. However, we also understand that when it comes to being a customer, it can be difficult at times to trust a local shop that most likely doesn’t have the well-known and widespread positive reputation that only a multiple-location business can acquire. Most local businesses operate through word of mouth or by marketing on their own, which means you might stumble upon them without much prior knowledge on what they’re selling.
But no matter how you found it, where it is, or what kinds of products it sells, whether it be home gym equipment, furniture, jewelry, or bicycles, there are the 3 easy ways to know if you can trust a local business:
#1. Up-to-date website
Not all local businesses will have a website, but if they are selling long-lasting and substantial products such as fitness equipment, they should have a website. If they don’t, that is your first red flag and an immediate sign that you should look more into this business before giving it your hard-earned money.
Most likely though, local business like Simpson’s Fitness Supply will have a fully detailed website that showcases what kinds of products they offer, prices, and ways to contact the business for more information.
Seeing different offerings with good quality pictures as well as descriptions and information about the business and the owners is one of the first ways that you can tell that a local business is still in top-notch operation and one you can trust. The more up to date and fresh the website looks, the more you can be sure that this is a business that cares about their products and the customers. If you are unsure of what an up-to-date website looks like, think about other current websites that you are on often and how they generally look. If the local businesses' website seems similar to those “other ones”, then you can be sure that it is at least a relevant website.
Lastly, scroll down all the way to the bottom of the website’s home page and see if there is a date with the copyright symbol next to it. If there is, and the year is a recent one, such as 2019, that is a great way to tell if this local business is still in the game. This little date is called a copyright date and it reflects the most recent time a business updated their website and claimed all the information on it as their own so nobody else can use it. The more recent the date, the more you can be assured that this business is real and ready for you.
#2. Facebook Activity and Reviews
Nowadays, most local businesses are on Facebook, especially with it now being the easiest platform to get the word spread about products and promotions. A lot of local businesses will have a Facebook page before even having a website now.
So to start, an active Facebook page is a great sign that a business is moving and grooving.
An active Facebook page will look a little like this: https://www.facebook.com/pg/simpsonsfitsupply/reviews/
It will have regular posts every week that include relevant information as well as images that reflect what kind of business it is and what it sells.
Moving on from the posts, an incredible way to tell that a local business is a reliable one is by reading Facebook reviews. The more customers that have left a review, the more you can be assured that the local business is real and the more positive the reviews are, the more you will know that you will get what you pay for with this business.
For example, Simpson’s Fitness Supply’s Facebook page has an average of 5/5 on all reviews left there. This lets our customers know, through personal accounts of real customers, that they were happy with their experience shopping with us as well as the quality of the home gym equipment that they received. Reviews like these can tell you the highs and lows of local business so that you can make an informed decision.
#3. Customer Service
The mark of any reliable and irrefutable local business is the customer service that you receive when you talk or interact with them. If when you give them a call, send them an email, or walk in the store, you experience a welcoming and helpful response, you know that the local business cares about you as a customer.
Only businesses that are authentic and valid will put forth the effort to communicate with you and make you a happy customer. The way you are treated when you encounter the local business is the best way to know if you can give this business your business.
If you’re interested in seeing what the best local business that sells home gym equipment in Denver, Colorado looks like, check us out HERE.
]]>No matter how excited you are to build and create your own home gym or garage gym, seeing big price tags for high-quality equipment is definitely not exciting. It can make you doubt your need for your own personal workout space or not be satisfied by purchasing lesser quality equipment for a lower price.
With Simpson’s Fitness Supply home gym equipment packages, you don’t have to do either of those things.
And here’s why:
#1. You get everything you need together
When you choose a home gym package, there is no need to search the internet to make multiple different purchases, pay to ship multiple items, or make multiple trips to different stores to pick up what you bought. The stress and the hassle of picking out gym equipment is also taken out of the equation since you don’t have to figure out what you should buy and what fitness equipment goes together. We’ve already done that for you. At Simpson’s Fitness Supply, we’ve taken the time to organize home gym packages that include everything you need to get a full body workout, whether you’re focusing on weight loss or muscle gain. Being in this industry, we’ve come to know exactly what a home gym needs.
When you buy a home gym equipment package, you get everything you need to have killer workouts at home in one fell swoop.
#2. All items were made to go together
When it comes to home gym packages, we don’t just randomly throw the equipment items together. They are hand-picked and organized into different types of packages that meet different types of needs. You can pick a fitness package based off of your specific needs and be assured that you will receive the equipment that will aid your workouts perfectly. You won’t find that there’s anything missing and your workout sessions flow smoothly as you use your home gym. Your gym package can easily be upgraded to add equipment or modify the package to fit your personal goals.
#3. In the end, you save money
Similar to when you buy in bulk at places like Costco, when you buy equipment for your home gym as a package set, you actually save money at the end of the day. If you were to buy each piece of equipment that you get in a home gym package individually, you would be spending more money. When you buy all the equipment together as a package, it’s priced at a bulk rate which is discounted from all of the items priced separately.
#4. You can trust the quality
With Simpson’s Fitness Supply, you can trust the quality of what you’re purchasing. We sell equipment with only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, assuring the longevity and endurance of your new fitness equipment. Our equipment will last through years of tough and hard-hitting workouts making you want to purchase other items to add to your home gym.
#5. Spend money adding equipment instead of replacing it
As mentioned earlier, you get quality equipment all at once, which means you won’t have to go out and spend more money replacing equipment. In the future, you can add new and different equipment when you get stronger and your fitness level increases. You will be able to add more variety to your workouts or try new exercises. Once you’ve got it, you won’t have to replace it and you can and expand your home gym as your confidence and ability increase. Spend your hard-earned money to keep adding on to your gym and pretty soon you’ll have everything you want.
If you’re interested in discovering the perfect home gym equipment package that has everything you need and nothing you don’t, check out your options HERE.
]]>Core exercises are essential parts of a well- rounded and balanced fitness program. It is even more important than having strong arms or strong chest muscles. However, most people don’t have a strong grasp of what the core is all about. People usually think of core exercises as hundreds of sit-ups and having six packs abs.
So why is the core so important?
The core is comprised of more than just the muscles in your stomach commonly known as abs. The core also includes your obliques (the muscles in your sides), pelvic floor muscles, glutes and all the muscles in your back. A strong core is important in managing weight, lifting weights, and maintaining a good posture.
Improve Balance and Stability
Balance and stability exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips, and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, regardless of whether you’re on the playing field or doing your daily activities. Every time you walk on uneven ground or stand in one place, you utilize your core muscles to keep you there. The stronger those muscles are, the less likely you are to fall. Ignoring your core increases the dangers of injury most especially when doing powerful motions within the body.
Improves Posture
Strong core muscles will likewise enhance your posture. If your core is weak, you are bound to slump, since it’s harder to keep yourself upright. Having good posture is good for your spine, averts and alleviates back pain, and allows you to breathe easier. Good posture also reduces the strain on your spine, allowing your body to function better when the spine is in healthy alignment.
Tone abs and look slim
You can blast off the belly fat by doing core exercises. Unfortunately, doing hundreds of crunches will not give you a flatter tummy. However, by working out the core using a consistent routine, you will be able to both strengthen your core as well as tone your abs and look slimmer in no time.
Must haves for your in-home gym to enhance core workouts:
Take your planks, pushups and pillar exercises to a new level with the CORE wheels dynamic core strength trainer. These wheels are the perfect tool for enhancing your core workouts because they destabilize your workouts which allows your torso, hips, and shoulders to get a better workout while you are strengthening your core muscles at the same time. The foam handles make the grip easier on your hands and the lightweight design enhances the ability to move fluidly.
The stability, balance disk is the perfect tool for stabilizing your core and working out the core muscles while working on unstable exercises during your fitness routine. The firmness on this cushion is adjusted since these are air-filled cushions. The cushion is used for simple balancing exercises or coupled with weight to enhance other exercises while also improving balance during the workout.
5 core exercises that can be done from your home or while traveling.
Lie face-up on the floor with arms by sides. Curl head and shoulders off the floor, and then raise extended arms and legs at a 45-degree angle to start. Keeping upper body lifted throughout, bring right knee toward chest and reach right hand outside of the right ankle and left hand inside of the right knee. Switch sides and repeat to complete 1 rep. Do 8 to 10 reps. Sets: 2 to 3 Reps: 8 to 10.
Start on floor in forearm plank position, body balancing on forearms and toes, palms flat. Keep hips level and bend right knee out to side toward right triceps. Return to plank. Switch sides and repeat to complete 1 rep. Do 8 to 10 reps. Sets: 2 to 3 Reps: 8 to 10.
Stand with feet wide and hold a single 8-pound dumbbell with both hands overhead, arms extended. Shift body weight to left leg as you pivot on the right foot and rotate torso to left (reaching even higher with dumbbell). Then bring dumbbell down beside right hip as you raise bent right knee to hip level. Reverse motion, returning to reaching upward toward left, to complete 1 rep. Do 8 to 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat. Sets: 2 to 3 Reps: 8 to 10. The premier fitness equipment supplier of Denver, Colorado has a variety of dumbbells to execute this routine.
Lie face-up on the floor with arms by sides. Curl head and shoulders off the floor, then raise arms overhead (biceps by ears) and legs up at a 45-degree angle to start. Keeping upper body lifted throughout, bring knees toward chest and circle arms around, touching palms to outside of knees. Extend legs and raise arms overhead to start position to complete 1 rep. Do 2 sets of 10 to 12 reps. Sets: 2 to 3 Reps: 10 to 12.
Sit on the floor with knees bent, feet flat and palms together in front of chest (prayer position). Lean back 45 degrees, extend arms forward and lift legs with knees bent 90 degrees (balance on tailbone) to start. Slowly lower body until middle and lower back are on the floor (head, shoulders, and legs remain lifted). Slowly return to start position to complete 1 rep. Do 10 to 12 reps. Sets: 2 to 3 Reps: 10 to 12.
Executing these core strength routines is not as hard as you may think. With the proper equipment, doing these core strength routines is as easy as 1,2,3! Take your core workout to the next level by adding the right fitness equipment to your in-home gym.
Gym equipment supplier of Denver, Colorado; Simpsons Fitness Supply suggests these pieces of equipment for your in-home gym to enhance your core workout.
Simpsons Fitness Supply is your premier in-home gym equipment supplier for all your core training needs. We have prices you just can’t beat online, plus free local pick-up saves on shipping.
]]>Foam rollers have gained popularity over the last few years and for good reason, they are a great tool for helping muscles repair. Once considered as a secret weapon of professional athletes, coaches, trainers, and therapists, foam rollers are now regarded by gym goers as a recognizable piece of fitness equipment. Nearly every athletic training room, strength and conditioning facilities, and even home gyms have a variety of foam rollers in different sizes and lengths. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors that are convenient to use and easy to store. They are readily available and inexpensive for anyone who would like their own.
Foam rollers usually come in one-foot or three-feet lengths. They additionally have different densities depending on the needs. At Simpson’s Fitness Supply, you can find an array of foam rollers in different lengths, sizes, and densities that are ideal for your needs and fit in your gym bag, as well as in almost any space in your home.
Using a foam roller is just as simple. Give yourself a “self-myofascial release” or commonly known as a self-massage to release muscle tightness or trigger points as a method used to recover from a workout faster. By applying pressure to specific points on the body, foam rolling aids and assists the muscles in releasing the tightness and limiting muscle soreness by increasing blood flow and flexibility, thus avoiding unwanted injuries and pulled muscles.
So, when it is advisable to use a foam roller? Why are foam rollers a great pre-and post-workout activity?
Pre-Workout Roll
Putting foam rolling first before you get into your workout routine activates the muscles and warm up the joints. It also increases mobility work which in turn increases your performance during your workout while decreasing the risk of injury.
Another plus of having your pre-workout session with a foam roller is its capacity to increase blood flow and build muscles. By expanding the blood streaming to your muscles, you increase the ability to turn on the right muscle when you start training. The reduction in tension that is provided by putting pressure on a specific area enacts the muscles you want to prioritize for that day’s workout.
Post- Workout Roll
Utilizing foam rollers after a workout is also essential in loosening up tight muscles or knots after you exercise. The foam roller eases tension in the muscles while additionally stretching them helping you to recover your worn-out muscles faster while also becoming more flexible.
During your post-workout roll, the foam roller can also be used to target tension points. Regardless of whether it is muscle tension from your workout or a previous injury that is causing you continuous agony and immobility, the foam roller can be used to release the strain where the muscle tissue has intertwined together, freeing up movement once again.
The ultimate benefit of utilizing a foam roller both before and after a workout is that it improves the effectiveness of conventional stretching and warm-up methods. Foam rollers apply deep pressure to problem areas, especially those in the pelvic region. This consequently initiates muscle receptors, which expands your overall range of motion, decreases muscular imbalance, and maximizes strength and flexibility.
No matter your fitness preferences, a foam roller has many health benefits to help you whether both for pre-or post-workout activities. You can ease your aches and recover from your rigorous gym day faster with the help of foam roller.
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Having an in-home gym might be the answer to your workout routine or lack thereof. No more beating the closing hours, no more waiting for your turn to use the fitness equipment, and no more furtive and conscious glances from other gym goers wishing you would hurry up. And, if you’re a busy mom and want to work out more often without leaving your kids to a sitter, then having an in-home gym might be the solution you’ve been looking for.
If you’re dedicated to your fitness goals and you have a little extra space in your home, then creating an in-home work-out space is a good option to help you create a fitness routine that best fits your schedule. But, before buying that Thigh blaster that you’ll only be using for a week, or another faddish workout machine that will only collect dust, take a look at these three (3) affordable, space-saving, pieces that will make your in-home gym equipment the best on the block!
1. Plyo box
A Plyo box is mostly used in a plyometric activity whereby the muscles undergo a rapid lengthening process followed immediately by an exercise to shrink the muscles. Plyo boxes are the perfect piece of equipment for those who are into strength and conditioning. Step-ups, burpee stepover, elevated push-ups, and jump box are a few of the routines that can be done using the plyo box. The plyo box from the premier fitness equipment supplier is stackable and takes up very little space in your gym. You can also check out our other plyo boxes that include the wood plyo jump box, flat pack 3 sided plyo, or the TRX soft plyo box set.
2. Resistance bands
Who can resist a useful yet serious strengthening piece of equipment that doesn’t cramp your space? Resistance bands are portable and easily stored making them a favorite addition to any in-home gym. They can be used on the field, at home, in the gym, or even when you’re traveling in a hotel room. At Simpson’s Fitness Supply, you’ll find different varieties of resistance bands such as 9” mini-resistance bands used best in lateral steps, leg extensions, and shoulder stabilization. It is also effective for both upper and lower body training. Resistance bands can be used even if you only have a corner space for your in-home gym and could be used during your favorite playlist or during your favorite TV show.
3. In-Home Gym Fitness Package
What better way to start your home gym package by having a complete home starter package from Simpsons Fitness Supply. This done for you gym is easy to integrate into any space and provides you with all of the tools you need to create a well-rounded fitness routine form the comfort of your home. Simpsons offers different packages for your budget and work-out needs. The Home starter package includes the following equipment to make the perfect home gym.
When you’re looking for space-saving and high-quality fitness equipment, Simpsons Fitness Supply, a family-owned and operated company is ready to help you get the perfect equipment for your in-home gym needs.
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When it comes to creating and building a home gym, so many overspend and over-complicate the process by buying all the gym equipment separately, sometimes from different vendors and at different times.
If you’re interested in a full-fledged gym in your home, this isn’t necessary.
The best way to put together your in-home gym is with a comprehensive gym equipment package.
A high-quality gym equipment package beats all of the other options when you’re looking to create a space where you can meet your fitness goals. With the right package, you can receive everything you need all at once. This will allow you to cut expenses and get your gym ready to workout in as fast and as smoothly as possible.
At Simpsons Fitness Supply, your premier supplier of fitness equipment in Denver, Colorado, we offer a wide variety of packages that allow you to find the best fit for you, your home gym, and your workout goals.
Here are a few of our most popular packages to help you get an idea of what we offer and what might work best for you:
Our Family Package is great for households that have multiple people who are passionate about fitness or just someone who is looking for everything they need all in one. This home gym equipment package comes with pieces for strength, mobility, cardio, conditioning, and stretching. With a squat rack, kettlebells, bumper plates, ropes, massage rollers, and more, you can get in shape using a variety of equipment for any kind of workout in your home gym.
The Garage Gym Package is built to save space so you can set up your garage without taking too much space away from your vehicles or however else you use your garage. No more parking your cars on the driveway just so you can fit your equipment in it. With the amazing PRX space-saving home gyms, you can easily mount everything to the wall with minimal space. The fold down rack is very versatile to allow you to do squats, slide a bench in for some bench press and do your pull-ups on the provided pull-up bar. Then add a couple wall mount bumper plate holders and you have an entire gym mounted to the wall in the least amount of space possible. It's almost like a piece of artwork right on the wall.
Our His and Her PRX Profile Package is great for any duo who’s ready to shred it. It can be your spouse, your sibling, or a group of friends, or get competitive with your neighbors, it doesn’t matter. This package is optimized for two people to be able to get a killer workout in. It will easily fit in any room or garage. This package is a go-to for many of our customers. It offers the flexibility to exercise in tandem with your gym buddy or just by yourself. With a variety of plates, strength and mobility equipment, you can get those gains and the best part is pulling your car in the garage when your workout is complete. Save time going to the gym with a quick fold down of your rack you are working out in seconds.
The Ultimate Home Package is our sweet spot of all packages. It’s just the right amount of equipment and saves space to get in all the workouts you need without breaking your bank account. You can both burn calories and/or gain muscles with this home gym equipment package.
Are any of these appealing to you? If not, don’t worry we have even more affordable options for you to check out. Head over to our equipment packages page to discover which set is right for you. We’re committed to providing the best in fitness equipment in Denver, Colorado.
If you are a trainer, coach, or athlete, there are three things you should love this month of LOVE: yourself, your sport, and our crossover symmetry packages.
Why, out of all things, should you love Simpson’s Fitness Supplies crossover symmetry packages you ask?
You should love them this month not only because they will help you increase you or your team’s mobility and flexibility so fitness goals can be reached quicker, but also because we offer a variety of different packages that are each catered to a specific purpose or need you might have.
But before we get into all that, let’s talk about what a crossover symmetry package is.
This mobility and athlete-focused fitness package contain a range of equipment that is designed to mirror sport-specific movements, mainly concerning your upper-back and shoulders. The movements you perform in conjunction with the crossover chords and training guide our package provides targets common deficiencies and muscle imbalances to improve movement and athletic performance.
Simpson's Fitness Supply offers three different crossover symmetry packages: team, facility, and individual.
Each package is designed for shoulder and muscle activation, recovery, strength and mobility. As well, every package is broken up into sub packages based on age: novice (age 8-13), athletic (high school), and elite (college and pro).
Our team crossover symmetry package is great for small or medium sized teams. With four or more stations, each station having two sets of crossover chords, coaches and trainers can easily take their teams through the crossover symmetry program in an efficient and timely manner. Our package is also a cost-saver being that you can purchase one package for your whole team.
We also have the facility crossover symmetry package. This package is our most complete and all-inclusive package designed for a large sports facility owner who has many athletes in and out of his/her space. It comes with eight crossover chords, attachments such as door belts or squat rack straps and CS mobility sack. All the things you need to provide your athletes with ways to increase their mobility prepare them for the game.
Lastly, our individual crossover symmetry package is perfect for, as the title states, an individual who is looking to personally target muscle issues and improve his/her game. With four crossover chords, two pairs with different resistance, this package as all an athlete needs to work on strength and mobility at home. Not to mention access to our online training zone and a training guide so you can walk yourself through it.
All in all, coach or individual athlete, a crossover symmetry package is an item you need to own to make sure the players are ready for the game.
]]>For those who love to lift and dedicate their workouts to weights, having the right gym equipment to best get those gains is of the utmost importance.
Picking out a metal bar to slide some weights on might seem easy, but it’s also very easy to purchase a barbell that doesn’t work properly or isn’t the right fit for you.
First, here are a few tips for picking out the right barbell for you:
#1. Diameter matters
Not all barbells have the same diameter. Due to men and women generally lifting at slightly different weight increments, there is a standard 28-29 mm diameter shaft for men and 25 mm for women. Choosing the barbell with the right diameter for the amount of weight you will be lifting is important because you want the sleeve of the barbell to be able to properly fit and support the weighted plate. Along with this, there is usually a length difference that goes along with the difference in diameter. The standard is 7.2 feet for men and 6.5 feet for women. This might not seem like a huge difference, but it will be when you’re laying down and use that barbell to lift 35 pounds over your head.
At Simpsons Fitness Supply the premier supplier of gym equipment in Colorado, we offer a Women’s 15KG barbell and a Men’s 20KG barbell, both meeting the standards of barbell sizes and perfectly suited for your specific weight needs.
#2. Good knurling is important
If you don’t know, knurling is the rough, cross-hatched pattern that usually covers the whole middle section of the barbell. Knurl is extremely important and is mainly for grip and the feeling of control and stability when you’re lifting. It eliminates the risks of the barbel slipping or sliding in your hands as you use it.
Our barbells have some of the best designed and manufactured knurling and are placed exactly where your hands need it to be for the most solid grip.
#3. Design is important
When it comes to lifting, everyone has different goals and likes to work out different ways. That’s why the shape and design of barbells are not all the same.
For options to focus the burn in different areas, there is a multi-grip barbell. It is structured so that your hands can grip the barbell at different distances from each other. Different muscles are worked when your hands are closer together than when they are apart.
For a barbel that allows you to also safely squat weights as well as lift them, there is a squat olympic bar. This usually comes with a padded attachment in the middle of the barbell that fits around your shoulders and protects them as you squat.
#4. The strength is in the material
It would probably surprise you to know that barbells can break if they are not properly manufactured and made with the right materials.
At Simpsons Fitness Supply, we make our barbells with the strongest and most top quality materials so you can be sure that the shape and frame of your barbell will not become deformed, even after many years of uses. You can also be confident that our barbells can handle the weights you give it and will not break under the pressure.
Overall, quality is what matters most when you purchase a barbell or any fitness equipment for your in-home gym.
Quality can be the difference between your barbell going as strong as you do through all your workouts and it giving out after a few, unlike you.
At Simpsons Fitness Supply, we offer a variety of high-quality barbells that are designed with you in mind. We want people who are passionate about weight lifting to have fitness equipment in Colorado that matches their strength. For a strong and secure barbell, head here.
]]>Whether your interest is in a home gym, garage gym, or commercial gym, bumper plates are a must-have for any all-purpose and fully functioning workout spaces.
What are bumper plates?
Bumper plates are a type of weight plate that is used with Olympic Barbells. They double as additional weight for your workout and protection for your space. Individuals who are engaging in weightlifting, strength training and CrossFit use these plates often in their fitness routines.
However, you don’t need to be involved in intense forms of training to also have a use and need for bumper plates. These integral pieces of gym equipment can benefit any workout where you’re trying to gain muscle or just build up your strength.
That being said, you shouldn’t purchase bumper plates from just anywhere. If they aren’t made with the correct materials, they will not do their job properly.
At Simpson’s Fitness Supply, we take pride in the strength and quality of our Bumper Plates.
Made out of resilient rubber, you can count on our plates lasting through years of your hard-hitting workouts and continually providing protection to your space.
While there are so many benefits to these multi-purpose plates, here are the top 3 reasons that your gym needs bumper plates:
#1. Protection for your floors
During a workout, there is no lightly setting the barbell on the floor at the end of each set of reps. Most individuals immediately let the barbell drop to the floor and step away to breathe.
While there’s something very satisfying about letting the barbell go and hit the floor after having successfully increased your weight or completed extra reps, what’s not satisfying is having normal metal plates crash on top of your floor.
This is where bumper plates come in.
Being made of flexible rubber, bumper plates allow the barbell to lightly bounce on the floor whenever it is dropped or let go of so that the weights don’t scratch, dent, or crack your floor.
Putting a gym together is expensive, and so are your nice floors. Help protect both with bumper plates.
#2. Additional weight for your workout
Another great thing about bumper plates is that they’re not just another thing to slide onto your barbell, they are actually weighted. Bumper plates can be the same weight as normal plates: 15lbs, 20lbs, 30lbs, 45lbs and up!
So when you buy bumper plates, you can just add them to the plates you already have and increase your lifting increments which are the only way to continue building muscle and strength.
At Simpsons Fitness Supply we have a wide selection of bumper plates of different weights so that you can add both the extra pounds and protection you need for your workouts.
#3. Quieter
Have you ever heard someone drop a barbell after a lift?
It’s loud.
With home gyms, garage gyms, and commercial gyms that amount of consistent noise usually isn’t optimal.
With a garage gym or a home gym, you might be working out really early in the morning or really late at night.
If you want to make sure not to disturb your family, neighbors or the participants in your gym, you need bumper plates.
Bumper plates really decrease the sound the barbell makes when it hits the floor. As mentioned before, they are made of flexible rubber, so the impact is absorbed by the bumper plate and the sound is minimized.
Whatever kind of gym you have or are interested in beginning to build, make sure that a sturdy and resilient pair of bumper plates are on your list.
High quality and affordable, our bumper plates are hard to beat, and we know that for a fact.
Check them out HERE.
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Due to many fitness equipment companies charging astronomical prices for their products, many people only see huge dollar signs when it comes to building a home gym and are immediately deterred from considering the idea.
But building a home gym doesn’t always have to mean spending half of your paycheck to create a motivating space. When you shop with a company that offers personalized equipment to fit the needs of their customers, you have the ability to choose to purchase (multi-functional) fitness equipment, and can create an amazing home gym without breaking the bank.
Here’s how you can build a home gym for less than $300:
Start by figuring out your fitness priorities and what goals you want to reach in your home gym. This will help you choose gym equipment in Denver Colorado that will align with your personal goals. Are you just getting into fitness? Are you trying to get into a more regular routine? Are you aiming to build muscle or overall core strength? Are you training for a specific event?
The answers to these questions will help you decide which pieces of gym equipment to purchase.
No matter what your fitness goals are, the key to selecting gym equipment that will fit within your budget is finding a reputable and reliable establishment to shop from. At Simpsons Fitness Supply we value customer satisfaction over anything, and being a local business, our desire to provide customers with high-quality products for the best value is only amplified. Affordable prices are one of the many benefits of shopping with a fitness equipment supply company in Denver such as ours. Purchasing equipment from companies that don’t over-charge is necessary for keeping the cost of your in-home gym manageable.
Next is choosing the equipment. To keep your home gym under $300, you need to buy equipment that you can use for many different workouts. Here are a few types of fitness equipment that we would suggest for budget-friendly workout space.
Workout Bench
A workout bench is a great piece of equipment to have in your home gym. With the help of it, you can complete great upper chest and arm exercises either lying down or sitting up. You can also use it to work out your glutes and thighs through step-ups or squat jumps.
Dumbbells
Dumbbells are truly a staple for any home gym, and what’s even better, when you get them from the right vendor, they are very reasonably priced. With Simpsons Fitness Supply, you can snag a pair of 25lb dumbbells for less than $40. It’s an amazing value for the amount of use you will get out of your dumbbells.
Core Wheels
Core wheels are a great but inexpensive addition to your gym. They easily amp up the intensity of your core workouts such as planks, push-ups, and pillar exercises.
Speed Rope
Costing less than your monthly Netflix subscription and providing an amazing cardio opportunity, a speed rope is a great item to keep in the corner of your home gym. It’s a great cardio alternative to have on hand when you don’t feel like running outside or doing a ton of jumping jacks and burpees.
There’s no question that there are many other pieces of workout equipment that you could add to your gym. As it is, you still have more in your budget to play with even after these four items. It’s all about purchasing equipment that’s functional and fits with your workout needs.
Initially, you might think that shopping for weight equipment is quick, simple, and easy. But most likely, once you start researching and looking at retailers and their products, you realize that it is a little more complicated. With so many different options from so many different places, it can be difficult to tell which weight equipment is the best choice.
Purchasing from a local retailer is a great way to “try before you buy” as well as receive customer testimonials. Plus, purchasing equipment locally allows you to save on shipping costs and the ease of returning products. Here at Simpsons Fitness Supply, the premier fitness equipment provider for Denver, Colorado, we pride ourselves on delivering great customer service and saving our customers costs. Stop in for a visit to see what we have that will fit nicely in your home gym.
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These well-known words are exactly how we feel about smaller home gym equipment pieces that sometimes get overlooked when one goes to create a home gym or add to an already existing one. While benches and machines are staples in any gym, they are not the only holy grails of exercise equipment. It's amazing how a light pair of dumbbells can change the impact of your squat sets or how mats can relieve the pressure on high-impact areas of your body. Here is our list of five small home gym equipment additions that can take your workout to the next level.
This isn't usually an item that comes to mind when one thinks about important fitness equipment. In our opinion though, this is a great addition to any in-home gym. Having a timer in your workout space can not only help you track the length of your workouts but can also help motivate you to push through a workout and finish strong. With a timer, you can also easily set goals to increase your cardio time or the number of reps you do within a certain period. For those with smart-phones, it can get pretty cumbersome to keep picking up your phone to mess with the timer. With your own wall timer, you won't have to do that anymore. After a few clicks with your remote, your time will be all set and you'll be good to go.
A set of reliable dumbbells can turn up the burn on any bodyweight or free-standing exercises. Even a pair of 10lb dumbbells can intensify your workout and pack that extra punch. They are a great item to have sitting near you because you can add them to your workout at any time and then just set them down when you no longer feel the need for extra weight. Dumbbells give you the flexibility and freedom you don't have with a large weight machine or bench.
This is a key item that comes into play both at the beginning and end of your workout. Having a foam roller on-hand in your home gym can change how your body feels throughout every workout. Since there are quite a few benefits of using a foam roller, we'll list them below in case you're curious:
Another small piece of fitness equipment with a similar goal of supporting your body for the best workout possible is an ab mat. This is another in-home gym essential to add to your space. Ab mats can allow you to focus the burn on the specific muscles you're training rather than putting unnecessary strain on the areas of your body that are trying to support during the workout you're doing. It's amazing how a small mat can save areas such as your lower back or tailbone during an intense workout.
A jump box is another great piece of home gym equipment that we find many do not think to add to their space. This is surprising since it's such an easy and awesome way to work those two popular problem areas: glutes and thighs. It's relatively small, light, and can fit in a corner until you want to use it; making it the perfect little box to own. Get your lower half ready for swimsuit season by incorporating a jump box into your gym.
]]>In thriving cities like our home base of Denver, Colorado, the growing “buy local” movement is a cause every community should strive to support. There are so many positive aspects of customer service and consumer experience that are lost when it comes to purchasing products from large companies and corporations. Being a locally-owned business ourselves, we know this fact to be more than true.
When you buy fitness equipment for your Denver, Colorado home from Simpsons Fitness Supply, your preferences and satisfaction are our main concern. We love being a part of the community and take pride in providing a service for it. Just like any of your favorite local businesses, there are countless benefits from shopping with us over large franchises in or outside of Denver. Keep reading to see why shopping locally for your fitness equipment supports you, the consumer, as well as your community.
You are not another number
At Simpsons Fitness Supply, you are a valued and unique customer instead of being another number on a spreadsheet. Rather than trying to meet a quota, we aim to meet your wishes and expectations for your future in-home gym. Our main focus is to help you find fitness equipment that fits your lifestyle and workout routine. Our entire purpose is lost if you arrive home with a purchase that is not right for you. We succeed when you receive gym equipment that supports your fitness journey.
Freedom to find the right fit for you
When you step into our fitness supply store, there is no rush to purchase. With Simpsons Fitness Supply being based locally, you may return a few times to explore your options without having to travel too far. This allows you to take the time you need to consider your options as well as get to know the hard-working people who will be helping you make your decision. Our stellar customer service is a part of our business that we, as well as all local businesses, pride ourselves deeply on. There is no other fitness supply store in Denver where you’ll get the same level of one-on-one attention and care. And that’s a promise.
A healthier community is a happier community
If you’re here, then you already know the countless benefits of exercising regularly. Not only does it make for a healthier you, but a happier one too. We believe that with each customer that we are able to supply gym equipment for in Denver, Colorado, the healthier and happier our community becomes. When Simpsons Fitness Supply helps stock a home gym, that means another Denver local has a reliable and functional workout space they can go to every day. We would love to see every member of our community with a space like this because we believe that supports the growth of a healthier and happier community.
Front door service
When you purchase gym equipment from Simpsons Fitness Supply and live in the Denver Metro area, you can get our front door service for an additional charge. As a local business, we are able to offer options for delivery that will save you on shipping costs. We’ve all experienced the scenario where you fill up your cart, go to checkout, and then have to cancel at the end due to an extraneous shipping cost. By shopping locally with us, you can save on that extra and frustrating cost of getting the product to your home.
Bringing business back into the community
Probably one of the best benefits of shopping with us for fitness equipment in Denver, Colorado, is the fact that it brings more business back into our community. When you shop with a large company, your valuable money is going off to an unknown location. But when you shop with Simpsons Fitness Supply, your purchases help support your local community. When local businesses flourish, the community flourishes. Shopping locally with us is investing in your own community.
There are so many benefits when you shop locally with us for your gym equipment and let us help you create your own workout space. But don’t trust our word, come stop by and see the benefits of buying local yourself!
You know your products are well made -Know the quality of our products
When you shop locally at Simpsons Fitness Supply, there is no question about the quality of your new gym equipment. We listen to our customers’ feedback and proudly post reviews of our products so we can improve the quality of our products. Our customers put our products to the test through home and commercial use. At our warehouse, we have our products on display so customers can touch and try out the products. One of the many benefits of this is that we are able to answer questions about our fitness equipment. This gives us the ability to offer our equipment for the best value possible. With each and every purchase, you will know exactly what has gone into your equipment and what you’re purchasing.
]]>Mobility or being mobile is an important aspect of being healthy. It impacts the quality of your movements while also helping you to reduce the danger of injuring your muscles during and after a workout. Generally, being mobile helps you live an overall better quality of life.
No matter what your workout routine entails, the more mobility you can incorporate into your life, the better your success will be in achieving your fitness goals.
Why is Mobility is Important?
Decrease injury
As mobility refers to our ability to move freely without stressing the body, being mobile plays an important role in enhancing movement quality and preventing injuries. Being mobile enables you to perform movements correctly and activate the right muscle groups which in turn evade muscular imbalances and reduces the chances of injuring your muscles during and post-workout.
Better Quality of Life
Better mobility means moving pain-free whether in the gym or in your day-to-day life. Mobility training enhances the range of motion in our muscles and joints and also improves our posture. Training for mobility alleviates our everyday aches and pains and improves the awareness in our body.
Equipment for a Good Mobility Workout
To improve your mobility, it’s important to consistently work on it with exercises that strengthen and increase the mobility of your muscles. Here are some pieces of gym equipment that can help in your mobility workout:
Getting your body up and moving several times during the day goes a day goes a long way towards increasing your mobility. You can do mobility workouts in as little as 5-10 minutes daily to strengthen your muscles and improve your workout. For all of your mobility equipment needs visit our mobility section on the website or give us a call to discuss what mobility equipment you’ll need for your fitness routine.
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Too often we hear people say “I don’t have enough time!” Quite the ironic statement since we are technologically advancing at a faster pace than ever before where ease and convenience is the name of the game. With the latest innovations, devices, and gadgets, more and more people are still finding themselves more stressed, less fit, and they have less time on their hands. It seems like all of this technology is adding tasks to our plate rather than helping to remove it.
The same goes with being fit. Often, we hear and say, “I don’t have time to work out” which is really an excuse. But the truth is, finding the time to move and be fit is within your grasp if you're willing to grab it. Creating a healthy lifestyle is about making time for a healthy lifestyle. It’s finding an hour in your day to workout or spending a few extra minutes a week to plan your meals.
So, put down that remote, cut back on screen time, and get started planning your workouts in less than 30 minutes with these simple yet effective exercises:
Looking to design your in-home gym, Simpsons Fitness Supply would love to help. We offer a FREE consultation for all your fitness equipment needs. The convenience of your personalized home gym will help you stay dedicated to your workout routine even when the time is limited.
]]>Now that the New Year is here, it’s a great time to look back on the year and review all of the great things you accomplished. It’s also a good time to begin making plans for the future and set new goals to knock out for the New Year. What areas of your life need improvement, what bad habits can be broken, what fitness goals would you like to attain and what personal goals do you want to set in motion or accomplish? We don’t know for sure what this year will hold, but the good news—we have another year and another opportunity to make life happen!
Maybe this year you had some great accomplishments and a few “uh oh’s”. Maybe there were a few things you wish you had done that you didn’t… So, for the New Year ahead, instead of setting resolutions that you may not keep why not do something better and create a list of intentions.
What’s the difference between these two? A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. Resolutions might be too constraining and stifling, as you list the fitness and lifestyle changes that you want, like, “I will lose 10 pounds.” Or “I will double my business this year.” But, when you fail to meet the resolutions on your list, it creates pressures that can lead to disappointment. Instead, set an intention with options for yourself if you can’t accomplish them all.
An intention is something you want to do, but not a firm decision on something that has to be done in a specific way. However, when you set your intentions, you resolve that what you are and what you have is already enough. Your focus is not on the outcome but on the journey. Intentions zero in on to something you can connect to emotionally and physically. Unlike, resolutions, you can make good on an intention in a single workout session when boredom or fatigue strikes during a workout because you are tied to the intention at a deeper emotional level.
Sure, you might still want to lose 10 pounds and be able to buy those skinny jeans you’re eyeing, but, setting intentions centers on how to care for who you are right now. So instead of saying, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” you’re intention will be focused on “I will be good with my body right now because I am worth it while I am working on improving myself.”
Here are the 5 ways you can set your intention and stay centered on it every workout:
This New Year, get rid of the resolutions and set your intentions, then knock them out of the park!
]]>Mindset over matter is a common statement used when people are trying to get through or get over something. However, its common use is not as easy as it sounds. Remember how last year you promised yourself that this year is going to be the year that you’re going to hit the gym and work out? Fast forward to today, you’re still sitting on the same couch where you wrote that promise! Why? Because mindset has a lot to do with everything you do in life. Just saying you want to do something doesn’t mean you are going to be able to overcome all the roadblocks you have in your mind to accomplish it.
Not everyone has the same attitude when it comes to working out. For some, physical activity just comes naturally – it’s a thing they absolutely love to do, and they can’t live without it, while for others, working out is like torture – they really must motivate themselves to go.
Thinking that exercise is too hard, too time-consuming, or too exhausting? Then it’s time to change your mindset. No more excuses not to workout! A shift in mindset could make all the difference in finding yourself developing a great workout routine that helps you accomplish the fitness goals you want to achieve.
2 Ways to Shift Your Mindset:
The power of positive thinking when it comes to fitness might be just the extra boost you need amid your feelings of sluggishness. To harness your ‘can do’ attitude and succeed in your fitness goals try these three things to get off the couch:
A great motivator to help you get off the couch and change your mindset is visualizing your success. Visualization is a meditative technique that has been used by different athletes, celebrities, and other successful people who want to improve their performance or achieve personal and career goals. Picture your goal and what it feels like when you’re in that moment of success. Visualizing a vivid picture of your fit and healthy self is the perfect way to communicate with your brain to help your brain shift the “I don’t want to” to “I’m going to”. Once the images take hold in your mind, it becomes primed for suggestions that will keep you off the couch and have you looking forward to your next workout. Seeing yourself having a great workout in the gym can be a tool you use to help motivate you to get to the gym. See yourself smiling in the gym, having a great workout, and feeling good from the workout. The mental picture of seeing yourself do the action will help to motivate you to train.
We’re excited for you! We believe you can make the changes in your life that will have a huge impact on your health. If time is an issue, then try creating an atmosphere for working out at home. In-home gym equipment will save you time and allow you the freedom to workout on your schedule and at the pace you need.
For more information on setting up an in-home gym, check out our blog on how to do it here.
]]>Long hours working, constantly being plugged into technology and increased stress has led to an urgent need for wellness in the workplace. The sedentary lifestyle of mostly work and little play or exercise has taken its toll on the physical and mental wellbeing of most employees, and thus affecting their productivity.
As an employer, if you want to increase productivity and longevity of your employees you may want to establish a program that will motivate them to hit the gym and look after their well-being. However, getting your employees to commit is an entirely different thing. Providing incentives for your employees to lead a healthy lifestyle will help increase employee participation. Many companies are offering programs that pay for wellness programs or bringing a gym to the office to make it easier for employees to get a workout in between their busy schedules. If you want to motivate your employees to be healthier, here are a few tips below.
3 Steps to Motivating Your Employees to Workout:
Humans are competitive by nature. But, in this case, having a healthy competition in the workplace will go a long way toward increasing employee participation and productivity. So, get creative and add fun to your program by providing incentives during the process or offering a point system with rewards attached to it.
The show the “Biggest Loser” was a popular show to help people lose weight. You could do an office version where employees can have their initial weigh-in and record their weights, and at the end of the defined timeline they re-weigh and rewards are given to those employees who have reached their fitness goals or those who may have lost the largest amount. Of course, you also want to respect the privacy of your employees so perhaps you add things like BMI, healthiest eater, employee who hit the gym the most amount of times and other fun categories so that no one feels like they are being singled out. This is a fun way to motivate the office to workout and may encourage them to hit the gym even after the contest ends. Once a workout becomes a routine it is easier to do it more often.
With strict deadlines to beat, sales targets to reach, and countless meetings to attend, adding gym time to the mix might be the last thing your employees are thinking about; however, you as the employer could reap large benefits. Providing rewards and incentives to your employees are great ways to encourage a healthier lifestyle which can ultimately reduce overall stress, healthcare costs for the company, and health related issues.
Offering an employee allowance for home gym equipment, or setting up a workout area in the office for group classes are great ways to make it easier for employees to workout. Another way is to offer incentives to your employees’ for good behavior or those who have reached specific fitness goals, is by providing them rewards such as, purchase gym equipment that they can use at home or in the office, (resistance bands, medicine balls, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc.), or even purchase a complete home gym package for an employee who has stayed consistent throughout the year.
Many companies opt to bring the gym to their employees with an in-office gym. This is a great way to make it convenient for employees to work out in between calls and meetings, as well as showing your team how important their fitness and wellbeing is to the company. Your company can easily utilize a space in the office that isn’t being used and convert it into an in-office gym. It does not have to be elaborate or expensive. Finding the right fitness equipment is key. Purchasing gym equipment that maximizes space and offers a total body workout is key. Simpsons Fitness Supply, a Colorado-based fitness equipment supplier has the expertise and knowledge to provide gym equipment that best suits the space you have to work with for an office gym. Simpsons Fitness Supply works with their clients to help them choose the right gym equipment depending on the company’s needs, budget, and space.
So what equipment is the best for your in-office gym? Choose equipment that allows your employees to get a full workout such as:
However, if your company is very limited on space, Simpsons Fitness Supply offers a wide range of prebuilt fitness equipment packages that are ready for use to fit any type of space and offer a complete body workout:
- PRx Pro His & Her Packages
- PRx Profile Garage Gym Package
- Ultimate Home Package
- Home Starter Package
- Athlete Package
- Conditioning Package
- Back to Basics Package
- Strength and Conditioning Package
- Strength and Mobility Package
- Mobility Package
- Mini- Conditioning Package
Motivating your employees by making your wellness program fun, rewarding, and easily accessible, are great ways of showing your employees how much you value them and their well-being. Healthier lifestyles and reduced stress will greatly improve their productivity and employee retention. Added bonus, having a fitness program is also a great recruitment tool for new prospective employees who already value health and fitness.
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Foam rollers have gained popularity over the last few years and for good reason, they are a great tool for helping muscles repair. Once considered as a secret weapon of professional athletes, coaches, trainers, and therapists, foam rollers are now regarded by gym goers as a recognizable piece of fitness equipment. Nearly every athletic training room, strength and conditioning facilities, and even home gyms have a variety of foam rollers in different sizes and lengths. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors that are convenient to use and easy to store. They are readily available and inexpensive for anyone who would like their own.
Foam rollers usually come in one-foot or three-feet lengths. They additionally have different densities depending on the needs. At Simpson’s Fitness Supply, you can find an array of foam rollers in different lengths, sizes, and densities that are ideal for your needs and fit in your gym bag, as well as in almost any space in your home.
Using a foam roller is just as simple. Give yourself a “self-myofascial release” or commonly known as a self-massage to release muscle tightness or trigger points as a method used to recover from a workout faster. By applying pressure to specific points on the body, foam rolling aids and assists the muscles in releasing the tightness and limiting muscle soreness by increasing blood flow and flexibility, thus avoiding unwanted injuries and pulled muscles.
So, when it is advisable to use a foam roller? Why are foam rollers a great pre-and post-workout activity?
Putting foam rolling first before you get into your workout routine activates the muscles and warm up the joints. It also increases mobility work which in turn increases your performance during your workout while decreasing the risk of injury.
Another plus of having your pre-workout session with a foam roller is its capacity to increase blood flow and build muscles. By expanding the blood streaming to your muscles, you increase the ability to turn on the right muscle when you start training. The reduction in tension that is provided by putting pressure on a specific area enacts the muscles you want to prioritize for that day’s workout.
Utilizing foam rollers after a workout is also essential in loosening up tight muscles or knots after you exercise. The foam roller eases tension in the muscles while additionally stretching them helping you to recover your worn-out muscles faster while also becoming more flexible.
During your post-workout roll, the foam roller can also be used to target tension points. Regardless of whether it is muscle tension from your workout or a previous injury that is causing you continuous agony and immobility, the foam roller can be used to release the strain where the muscle tissue has intertwined together, freeing up movement once again.
The ultimate benefit of utilizing a foam roller both before and after a workout is that it improves the effectiveness of conventional stretching and warm-up methods. Foam rollers apply deep pressure to problem areas, especially those in the pelvic region. This consequently initiates muscle receptors, which expands your overall range of motion, decreases muscular imbalance, and maximizes strength and flexibility.
No matter your fitness preferences, a foam roller has many health benefits to help you whether both for pre-or post-workout activities. You can ease your aches and recover from your rigorous gym day faster with the help of foam roller.
]]>Jingle bells, jingle bells… the Holidays are here! It’s that time of year for cold snowy nights by the fireplace, parties, and buying the gifts your loved ones, friends or colleagues will appreciate. If you have someone on your shopping list that is more about fitness than fudge, have you considered buying them a ball?
We’re not talking about just any ball… We’re referring to that multi-functional, multi-purpose can be used for working out, and toning - anything kind of ball. That’s right you guessed it, it’s a well-rounded medicine ball, slam ball or massage ball that could make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer item this Holiday season for the health conscious people in your life.
If a gift isn’t what you’re seeking… then perhaps you could consider one of these balls for your own personal use or gym.
3 Balls You Need In Your Life for 2019
Medicine Ball / Wall Ball
Medicine balls also called an exercise ball or fitness ball is a weighted ball roughly the size of the shoulders (approx. 13.7 inches) and are excellent balls to incorporate into a daily routine. They are frequently used for recovery and strength training. Medicine balls come in varying weights (6lbs - 30lbs). These weighted balls enhance muscles and sports performance. They can be thrown (Thrusters) lifted or used similarly to a weight for strength training and flexibility exercises.
Slam Balls
Both medicine balls and slam balls are exceptionally useful as a flexibility and workout tool. They enable you to provide resistance and added weight while performing dynamic movements. Slam balls are different from medicine balls in that they are primarily used for throwing exercises. The shell is made of tough rubber that is made to handle the resistance of a high-velocity impact against a hard surface. Slamming the ball against the floor is a great workout for many areas of your body.
These challenging movements focus on an entire body workout, forcing your heart rate to increase. When you challenge your muscles by completely exhausting their abilities, you will gain more muscle control. Additionally, there are also children who use slam balls in their training as it is a great way for them to overcome fear or inexperience with free weights exercises.
Fun Fact about slam balls: It has been said that ancient gladiators and Persian wrestling athletes used these balls as a form of strength and conditioning as far back as 1000 BC.
Massage balls
Giving the gift of relaxation and “feel good” goes a long way. Who doesn’t love a good massage after an intense workout?
If you’re a regular gym-goer, massages are an excellent workout recovery method. Despite what you think, it doesn’t have to be expensive. That’s where having a massage ball comes in handy.
If you’re going to shop for massage balls, then you’ll have your pick of the litter, they come in every size and shape imaginable. Massage balls are also called ‘mobility balls’, ‘myofascial release balls’, ‘yoga balls’ or ‘physical therapy balls’ — which all mean the same thing.
In spite of all the names, massage balls are far more effective at isolating problem areas in your body and enabling you to make permanent changes that increase your flexibility and eliminate pain because they can get deeper into the tissue than if you were to try and massage your body on your own. They allow you to do your own deep tissue massage approximating the pressure you could expect from a massage therapists’ palm or elbow.
Speed up your workout recovery, reduce stiffness, and generally feel awesome by massaging the sores away using massage balls.
If you’re looking for the best medicine balls, slam balls, and massage balls, come and visit Simpson’s Fitness Supply for quality fitness equipment.
Come on! Let’s have a ball!
]]>They say that speed and agility go hand in hand. Whether your kids are into basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball or football-- being able to move quickly on their feet is an essential ability that any young athlete needs to excel in their chosen sport or activity.
Speed is characterized as the capacity and ability of the body to move in one direction as fast as possible, while agility is the ability to accelerate, decelerate, stabilize, and balance out while quickly changing directions with proper posture.
Both speed and agility involve motor skills. And, although, the different levels of abilities vary from athlete to athlete, training efficiently and effectively for these skills can improve overall athletic ability and performance of your kids.
When your kids have quick agility, they are able to control more of their body, likewise being coordinated and able to make quick moves can help them outperform members of the other team during games. You can teach your young athletes how to get into great shape and give them a competitive edge over others on the team by using training tools that will enhance these abilities.
There are numerous ways and training tools that help kids have better and faster foot movement, making them faster, and overall better athletes, examples are:
Sometimes the difference between being good and being great is practice. The more an athlete practices, the better chances they have getting scholarships for college and winning games. In addition, (players) particularly young athletes can benefit enormously from speed and agility training. Regardless of the sports, your child plays, training your athlete for speed and agility will greatly enhance their sports performance--making them better and faster athletes.
To help your kids optimize their speed and agility, check out Simpson’s Fitness Supplies wide array of training tools today!
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With various parties to attend, travels and family getaways planned, plus last-minute shopping to get done, working out and hitting the gym during the holidays might be something far from your holiday list.
Although working out might seem tough to keep up with during this holiday season, staying active and keeping up with your workout routine could give you the peace of mind to contend with the business this time of year. Working out helps to keep you both physically and mentally fit and provides feel-good endorphins that help reduce stress and improve mental agility.
Best intentions won’t get you in the gym, so we’ve outlined a few things you can do to stay consistent and sane.
10 quick tips to staying motivated to work out during the holidays:
1. Plan ahead – Holidays are the busiest time of the year. However, as busy as you might be, plan your ‘me-time’ a.k.a “workout time” prior to getting into the holiday rush. Choose 2 to 3 days a week that you can commit to as a “for sure I’m going to the gym today”. For example, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday may be easiest for you to commit to because those days are less likely to have family or holiday party commitments planned. Mark off your calendar for the date and time and then make the commitment to yourself to stick with it.
2. Get up and get busy early – Because family and work obligations ramp up during the holidays, getting up early and hitting the gym a little earlier than usual is a great way to stick to your workout plan. Rising an hour earlier to work out early in the day is a great way to stay physically and mentally fit, because it kicks your day off right by pumping good endorphins and a feeling of accomplishment into your system, which will help to keep you in a good mood through the stress that comes with the holiday buzz.
3. Mindset – Keep a good mental attitude about working out through the season. If you develop an attitude of looking forward to the gym, versus dreading it - then you’ll be excited when the time comes for you to get your pump on with a few weights, instead of wishing it wasn’t on your calendar. Mindset is everything. When you feel yourself thinking negatively about your workout, simply have a conversation with yourself and say - this is something that is going to make me feel better and I’m excited to stay consistent. I can’t wait to get my workout in!
4. Exercise on the Go – We all know the holidays can be overwhelming with all the extra activities to fit into the schedule that other routines may suffer - everyone is running around in a hurry, stressed out and not in a good mood. However, you could be walking around with a smile on your face, if you learn to work out on the go. Carrying resistance bands with you allows you to workout no matter where you are. They are perfect for a workout while traveling during the holidays. They are small and will fit into any bag; yet strong enough to provide the resistance needed to fit in a good workout on the go or in a small space. Your family will thank you when you are in a good mood while everyone else is feeling the pressure of the season.
5. Be mindful of over-eating – Sweets, baked goods, and loads of food make this season a time of cheer and one of over-eating. You don’t have to take it in all at once. To avoid feeling overstuffed like the turkey, moderate the portions you take in at each setting. Less can sometimes be more, by making small plates of food and eating a few of them rather than indulging with large portions you could avoid the feeling of UGH, I can’t move and instead stay nimble and clear for conversations. The more junk food you eat, the more guilty you’ll feel and the less motivated one becomes to get a workout in, however, if you feel full but not stuffed you’ll still feel like working out.
6. Find an accountability partner or group – Perhaps you’re not the only one who wants to stay motivated during the holidays. Find and join a group - in person or online - to connect with and share your plan with others. You can also reach out to an accountability partner - check in by texts and share the small victories with each other. The idea is, to have someone that will help you stay motivated to work out; when you feel connected and not alone, chances are you’ll stick to that promise to yourself better than if you’re left to go on your own.
7. Try a short HIIT work out – Whether you’re traveling during the holidays, stuck in a hotel, or camped in your grandmother’s basement; you can still stick to your fitness goals by doing a short HIIT workout that doesn’t require equipment. You can grab a minute warm up, 30 seconds burpee, 60 seconds plank, 30 seconds knee high, 60 seconds lunges, 30 seconds mountain climber, 30 seconds push-ups, 30 seconds squat jumps, 60 seconds wall sit, 30 seconds speed skater, 60 seconds triceps dips, repeat three times, and boom you’ve accomplished a workout with no gym needed. The increased blood flow from this short workout will leave you with a smile on your face and ready for turkey dinner.
8. Modify and have fun – The holidays can be stressful enough; don’t add more to it by feeling guilty. Don’t sweat the small stuff by not following your whole regimen, give yourself a break. You can easily modify your workout plan rather than having no work out at all and have fun while you’re at it. Keep a great attitude about working out, do exercises that you enjoy and don’t feel guilty if you didn’t get leg day in - modify and show gratitude for the time and exercises you are able to fit into your schedule.
9. Track your progress – Purchase a fitness band where you can monitor your activity and health. A fitness band is a great way to see how many steps you’ve taken; how active you’ve been in a given day - you’d be surprised how many steps you could be taking while shopping. ;) Tracking your progress will make you feel good about the exercise you are fitting in instead of feeling guilty about what you haven’t done. Tracking your progress will help you stay motivated to keep going versus giving up.
10. Fight excuses – Holidays may be full of plans, however, your workout program is a plan, too. Although, there is a lot to do this time of year, friends and family to see, and lots of festive foods to eat, fight the excuses to give in to the “I don’t want to go” mindset that often creeps in when gym time comes around. Even if you only dedicate 30-minutes instead of a full hour, it’s worth it to keep your regimen moving forward so the first of the year doesn’t seem so daunting to start all over again.
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The two styles of kettlebells are competition kettlebells and cast iron kettlebells. Kettlebells are used in various forms of exercise and are very versatile which make them a gym favorite.
Before we start swinging, we would like to share why we often suggest a kettlebell as a must have for any gym and workout routine.
5 Reasons why Kettlebells are the best solution for your gym needs:
1. Space Saver - they don’t take up much room
With its small size, Kettlebells are perhaps one of the smaller pieces of gym equipment that are cost effective. They allow a wide range of movements, and at the same time, save floor space when your workout space is at a premium. With its small footprint, it doesn’t take up too much space and can be stored on the floor or on a kettlebell rack. Don't let its small size fool you as it is a complete body workout including strength, endurance, and power over other bulkier pieces of gym equipment that take up much more space.
2. Strength Training and Aerobic Training
The continuous swinging movement with the use of Kettlebells not only gives you an incredible total-body workout, but the movement itself enhances your power, speed, and balance. For those who are into weightlifting, it helps build strength and endurance. While for the non-weight lifters or for those who just want to burn fat, there are a variety of Kettlebell cardio workouts that are a great way to keep your heart rate up while shedding off fat and building muscle.
3. Workout several muscle groups with only one piece of equipment
Whether it’s building your muscles, increasing strength, or burning fat, kettlebell workouts can give you the full body workout you are seeking within one small unit. Kettlebell swings, goblet squat, and sumo squats are just a few examples of how to accomplish a great workout with the use of Kettlebells. These routines hit the right muscle groups in the correct places providing a total body workout. Best used with repetitions that target specific muscle groups that strengthen the body and core.
4. Easy to find content on how to use Kettlebells online and with a trainer
Not sure how to work out with a kettlebell? No problem! One of the things that make this all-in-one piece of equipment so sought after is that there are various online videos to teach you various exercises and workout routines to work any muscle group you desire. You can find a video for almost any exercise you’re looking for. They have routines for beginners as well as routines for more experienced users who are seeking a harder exercise. You can also start training with an instructor or trainer (We can also help you find a trainer if needed) and then use the instructional videos later.
5. Choosing the correct size kettlebell to ensure your safety
Now that you’ve read the other reasons why Kettlebells are the perfect solution for your home gym, it’s time to pick the perfect size. Kettlebells come in different sizes and picking the correct weight is the key to enable you to safely perform the different workout routines with proper form. Kettlebell weights are measured in kilograms and pounds. Our competition style bells start at 8kg and increase in 2kg increments up to 48kg. Finding the right size to fit your needs is the key to ensuring you are using it safely. You want to make sure you get a kettlebell that fits your ability, instead of trying to get one you’ll grow into. If you are unsure - speak with a professional prior to making a purchase.
Kettlebells might be small compared to the bulky, multifunctional gym equipment you might be used to. Just because they are small doesn’t mean they don’t pack a large punch. Simpsons Fitness Supply has the most affordable, high-quality Kettlebells that will fit the needs of any commercial gym, studio or home gym. We can help you make recommendations around which size to buy, and even connect you with a trainer to help you learn how to use them.
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