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Workout smarter, get stronger! Check out my list of home gym and strengthening equipment. I love these aids that have helped me achieve my strength goals!
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These are some of the machines my husband and I are using 3 times a week to try to get stronger. Work harder, get stronger!
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Workout Equipment
 
Weights
 
Best whey protein and supplements
 
Books about Weight Lifting

Workout Equipment

These are what we have found to be excellent equipment for our workouts!

 
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Great bench! Its construction quality is fantastic! The backrests upholstery is high quality.
Deltech Fitness Olympic Weight Bench (DF1000)
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Perfect for doing curls. This is a must have piece of great equipment.
Fitness Gear Olympic Curl Bar
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Great for cardio and easy on my feet! I have a very hard time with neuropathy in my feet. This type of machine keeps my workout smooth and a lot less pounding on my feet.
ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical
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Great for warm up and working on leg strength.
Horizon Fitness 5.0R Recumbent Exercise Bike
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Very low impact that creates a punch!
Resistance Bands | Free Curbside Pickup at DICK'S
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For the best grip! Highly recommend!
ETHOS Men's Titus Lifting Glove
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Great treadmill for walking or running on in bad weather or when it’s dark outside. It can track how many calories or miles you have walked. Great product!
Treadmill
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It’s always important to not hurt your back during training or during any heavy lifting for that matter. Don’t forget to lift right and stay safe.
Weight Lifting Belt | Back Support belt for Powerlifting, weightlifting and fitness Enthusiasts
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For my floor stretching!
Yoga Mats
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These collars are great because they are easier to take on and off. They are fast and easy to use. The old kind are a pain in the butt!
Clout Fitness Olympic Barbell Quick-Release Collars
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These are very nice because it makes the weights easy to get to for adding to your bar.
Marcy Olympic Weight Tree PT-5757 Organizer
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Weights

These are excellent weights to use.

 
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Good for using while I'm on the chair eliptical.
ZIVA Chic Studio Tribell Dumbbell 24 lbs. Set with Stand
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These Olympic weights are a great deal. I liked that they came with a barbell.
Fitness Gear 300 lb. Olympic Weight Set
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Best whey protein and supplements

 
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After a workout, this gives your body the added nutrition afterwards it needs.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream, 1.5 lb Tub, 22 Servings
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I also use this as it is a great protein shake to help give your body nutrition that it needs afterwards. This one mixes in better than most.
Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Gourmet Vanilla, 20 Servings
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Generally people misunderstand what creatine supplements are. It is something we all need, especially as we get older. Our bodies do not create enough of it. Creatine helps the muscles by creating ATP that gives them fuel.
Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate 500G Powder
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Books about Weight Lifting

Great books that my husband gets informative information from.

 
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My husband studies this book to learn more techniques and exercises.
Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paperback
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Find out if you are lifting the way. Great information on weight lifting methods.
The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods
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