My husband has been working out for the last 4 months and lost over 50lbs. He is working out every other day with weekends off and using a deficit diet. I hope this list helps on your fitness journey to find items that are useful and items that we th...
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Fitness essentials
Important items to consider before starting to work out
Chaffing is a major issue he has been using this it lasts about 2 weeks we have tried other brands this works really well
Gillette Intimate Pubic Anti-Chafe Stick
Having a towel to wipe the sweat away is so helpful. This one is great as it absorbs alot of moisture. Never go to the treadmill without one
I want to get this for him because it would make tracking intake super easy currently we are just using an old plastic bottle
HidrateSpark Steel Smart Water Bottle 621ml
For music he will either wear his earbuds or headset which ever is charged but earbuds dont get sweaty but he worries about them falling out from time to time
you definitely don't want anything corded Bluetooth all the way these feel more secure but sweat alot so clean them often
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Deep Brown
Hubby is using ChatGPT alot but there are these calculators which should be really helpful
Fitness and Health Calculators
Clothing
Clothing and gear that is made for exercise and help you feel great
We are looking into anti-chafing briefs and this would be a really great option one of our friends has suggested it too
The Boxer Brief
A headband helps more then you know his head is quite large so the velcro was great for adjustment this also helps prevent drips in the eyes
TINZ Womens Headbands Workout Yoga Exercise Headbands For Women's Hair Sweat Wicking Non Hair Men Head Band Band Head Sweat Band Wide Man Headbands Knotted Soft Headbands Women And Sweat Band - Walmart.ca
You dont want to ruin your normal clothes having workout shirts is great so I can wash and not worry about stains
YAWHO Men's 1-3 Pack Moisture Wicking T-Shirt
Don't spend a fortune on your outfits I can never have enough shorts and love that they are inexpensive
ACX Active Men's Training Shorts with Adjustable Drawstring
Nice pair of shoes can change how long you run without feeling pain investing in a good pair of shoes is vital
Nike Pegasus 41 LV8 Men's Road Running Shoes
Hubby likes a good muscle shirt it helps to keep kool but also grew up with workout shirts like this one
Boyzn Men's Y-Back Workout Tank Tops
Equipment
Equipment to consider to elevate your work out routine and live a healthier lifestyle at home
We purchased this for xmas for the family it should be a fun way to include the kids in fun exercising it lights up with the music
LOLBOX Bluetooth Music Boxing Machine with Gloves
Our treadmill has been integral to his exercise schedule its important to look at when overwieght is that the cheap model tend to have a low weight capcity this treadmill is 325lbs so should fit most needs
Horizon Fitness T202 Folding Treadmill
Wearing weights while you run on a treadmill can burn calories faster this is definitely on our wishlist You could wear a backpack but would be more akward
RUNMax 12-140lbs Adjustable Weighted Vest
This another thing I wish we had it is adjustable and I think would be a great tool in when he is more lean
IMFit Adjustable Dumbbell Set 5-52.5 lbs Pair
We have some small 5lbs we need to upgrade to something a bit more heavy 20lbs would be ideal
Amazon Basics Neoprene Dumbbell Hand Weights
kettle weights are fun to use a bit unique and great for a two handed workout kids can also use this but look up safe routines
Yes4All Vinyl Coated Kettlebell Set 25-105 lbs
We are on the hunt for a bench as he gets leaner he wants to incorporate more weight training into his schedule this one is rather nice with the attachments at the end
Bongkim Adjustable Weight Bench & Squat Rack
Chin up bar can be a great way to use your own weight against you we made a makeshift one for now this would be the one to get if our wood breaks
Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar Doorway 440 lbs Max
Hubby got this for me for xmas but recently using it alot more for his sore feat it has a heat and air pressure setting so can adjust to your needs
Snailax Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat & Remote
Hubby used to have this machine as a kid its still at the inlaws wish we could thief it back its not gettting used at all there it would really help with core workouts
Soozier Multifunction Home Gym Equipment, Strength Training Workout Station with 100Lbs Weight Stack for Lat Pulldown, Leg Extensions, Preacher Bicep Curls, Triceps Pulldowns
This game is really motivating, fun and encouraging its worth getting to promote wellness, especially if you struggle with starting. It has you moving through the game and doing exercises to beat the monsters