Ever since my 50 Days No Excuses Fitness Journey this past summer, exercise has become a regular part of my life. I didn't take any days off during the fitness challenge, but now I make sure to have some rest days. Most weeks I have been successful to get at least 5 or 6 workouts in per week using my gym essentials. One of my goals is to have a "summer body" year round. My gym essentials have gotten me on the path toward that goal.
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As I'm nearing in on graduating from my MD/MBA program, that means I'll also be moving out of my apartment building soon. Once I got serious about fitness, I realized how blessed I am to have a gym in my building. Although I don't know where I will be for residency, I know that there's a chance my future place of residence won't have a gym. That's why I've started to compile a list of the items that I would buy if I need to create an at-home gym. My gym essentials are the elliptical for cardio, dumbbells for strength training, exercise gloves to prevent callouses, and a yoga mat. Other items at the gym are nice to have, but these items represent what I can't do without. If you're looking to buy some new gym equipment or workout gear, check out the links below to get some good deals on the items on my wish list for my future in-home gym.
Elliptical
Ever since I learned that I have arthritis in my feet, I have relied heavily on the elliptical as my main source of cardio. It provides low impact on my joints, while still challenging me cardiovascularly. My cardio sessions last between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on which shows I haven't caught up on. (I watch TV while on the elliptical!)
