As physiotherapists that are living vanlife, we understand the difficulty in staying Strong on the road. You need load and the best way we've found is to harness body weight or use the natural elements. Here re some of our favourite pieces of equipme...
Speed skipping is a great form of aerobic fitness! Get some tunes on and skip away 😊
Beast Gear Skipping Rope
We haven't personally used these but the could be a great option as they weight very little when not filled!
DEIRIS Adjustable Water Dumbbells Set 10-20kg
We did take a sandbag on the first year which was great if you're spending a lot of time by the beach - this was the BEST way to increase load 😊 Perfects for squats and deadlifts!
Sandbags Gym - Core Training Power Pag
Resistance is key! This is a super strong band with very little give which will certainly make you feel the burn!
Black Heavy/Ultra Heavy Resistance
We included a tow rope because you can use it to do sandbag pulls or rock drags whilst it also is required to pull you out when you undoubtedly get stuck 😂. Make sure you don't damage it before trying to tow and check the weight limit for your vehic...
AA 4T Heavy Duty Tow Rope AA6226 - Yellow
This adds a new dimension to core workouts. I would say they work better of hard surfaces.
2 x Dual Sided Gliding Discs Core Trainer
TRX straps are so versatile. You could fit an attachment on your van of loop it over a tree branch.
Fitness Training Pro Suspension System
Perfect for any water sports 😊
Blackace Waterproof Dry Bag with Phone Pouch
This is great as we're paranoid about leaving our phone and keys on the shore and it means we can swim together!
Premium Swim Buoy Dry Bag.
Even better, use this on sand! That'll really work the hamstrings and aerobic system!
Sprint Chute Resistance Parachute.
Having a different shape sandbag and something you can grip/swing is a great option.
Sand Kettlebell - 35lb / 15.9kg
A nice option if you struggle with wrist pain during press ups. It's also a good option if you're working out on hard surfaces.
Pushup Bars Handles
Paddle boarding is so fun, especially in the sea! Please make sure you have a puncture repair kit and life jacket.
10'6 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Set
These are great for the athletes out there who like to track their vitals and log their workouts!
Garmin Venu 2 GPS Smartwatch with Health Features
This has been great to track our hikes and keep up with our friends 😊
Running App and Cycling App | Strava
Our favourite app for finding hiking routes!
AllTrails: Trail Guides & Maps for Hiking, Camping, and Running
