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Favorite Exercise Equipment for Women 40+
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items I work out at least 5 days a week, and that includes lifting weights and targeted walking! I've been doing this for years which means I've tried and used lots of different exercise equipment. Here's what I use and recommend for women 40+ looking to s...
I recently switched to these “zero drop” sneakers because our feet are supposed to bend, move & flex - especially when working out - and most shoes don't let you do that - they squeeze your toes, restrict your motion, and insulate you from feelin...
Xero Shoes Women’s Prio Barefoot Athletic Sneaker
I love this weighted vest! It's super comfortable and comes in multiple weights. If you're over 40 and want to try to avoid aging with osteopenia or osteoporosis start walking regularly with a weighted vest!
ZELUS Weighted Vest
I've had and used my Garmin Vivoactive watch for 5 years and love it!
Garmin Vívoactive 6 Smart Fitness Watch
If you're just starting out, this is a super nice dumbbell set because it has all the weights you'll need to target all the major muscle groups and a rack to store them. It's one and done, which I love!
CAP Barbell 150 lb Dumbbell Set with 2-Tier Rack
These are the workout gloves I use when I lift. They have excellent grip and wrist support!
Fit Active Sports Ventilated Weight Lifting Gloves
This is a great neoprene started set with a rack. If you have grip issues, the neoprene helps with that.
Hola Hatha Neoprene Dumbbell Set with Rack
If you want to piece together your weight set, these 5lb CAP dumbbells are great!
CAP Barbell, 5lb Coated Hex Dumbbell
8lb dumbbells are a great addition to any weight set!
CAP Barbell, 8lb Coated Hex Dumbbell
I've had this set for years! They still look and feel brand new!
CAP Barbell, 10lb Rubber Hex Dumbbell
Having an in-between set of weights is important as you're trying to achieve progressive overload.
CAP Barbell, 12lb Coated Hex Dumbbell
These are my most used dumbbells and they've held up perfectly!
CAP Barbell, 15lb Rubber Hex Dumbbell
This grip on the CAP dumbbells makes it easier to lift heavier weight.
CAP Barbell, 20lb Rubber Hex Dumbbell
I love using 25's for larger muscle groups!
CAP Barbell, 25lb Rubber Hex Dumbbell
I love using wrist weights when I need to increase my dumbbell weight, but I'm not ready to go up to the next dumbbell.
GoFit Soft Weight Bracelets
Ankle weights are great for getting even more resistance in those larger leg muscles.
Fitness Gear Adjustable Ankle Weights
I love using a curl bar when my wrists aren't having it with individual dumbbells. It makes lifting more effective and less stressful on the wrist joints.
48" Olympic Curl Bar for Weight Lifting
These plates comes in multiple weights so you can use the curl bar to build out the correct weight for your workout.
CAP Barbell 2-Inch Olympic Grip Weight Plate
I like these clamps for the curl bar better than the squeeze clamps. Much easier on the hands and very secure on the bar!
Clout Fitness Olympic Barbell Clamp Collars
This is very similar to my step platform. There are so many great workouts you can do with this tool!
The STEP Club Aerobic Platform
If you're working out in a small space without a padded floor, a yoga mat comes in really handy to give you additional support. It's also great for doing yoga and stretching!
Fitness Gear 5mm Fitness Mat
This is my favorite set of fitness bands. They're great for upper body workouts and easy to take with you if you're traveling.
Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands
These fabric resistance bands are no joke! They are heavy duty and will give your legs a workout!
Fabric Elastic Resistance Bands for Hips