Keeping fit should be part of your lifestyle, whether you’re unleashing your potential in a high-performance gym, or getting a great workout from the comfort of your home. The way modern lifestyle is going, you don’t have to sign up for a big gym to enjoy the benefits of a great gym sesh – you can now get it all by creating your own home gym OR make the most of both worlds: training at the gym for heavier weights and at home for maintenance and when you’re short on time. 👏🏽!
What are the benefits of a home gym?
👊You have no excuse not to stick to your planned fitness regime.
👊It’s a much more cost-effective alternative to gym contracts and personal trainers.
👊You can increase your gym routine as and when you have time.
👊You have complete privacy and don’t have to wait for gym equipment to be free.
👊You can slowly build your dream gym.
What do you need for a home gym?
South African manufacturer of high-quality gym equipment, Yowie, has a range of great performance gear that will help you create that zen-like home gym in no time. This versatile, high-quality gym gear is developed by lifters, for lifters, so you know you’re getting a 💯workout.
Here are our top 3 picks to kick things off.
Yowie’s Three-Fold Gym Mat
A great start to your home gym setup is this extra thick, padded mat that gives you great cushioning to protect your knees, elbows, and back for high-impact training and fitness🏋🏼♀️. With this three-fold gym mat in your home gym, you can warm up, stretch, or take it up a notch with jump training, core workouts and martial arts.
Why you should get this mat:
💪🏽With a 5cm thickness and high-density foam cushion material, this provides sufficient padding on all floors so you can work out in the garage, on the patio… wherever works for you!
💪🏽It’s lightweight and portable so you can easily carry it around the house.
💪🏽It folds up neatly for simple home storage.
💪🏽It’s made of a comfortable, durable material that is so easy to clean. It can even be zipped open if needed.
💪🏽The larger size makes it versatile for aerobics, Pilates, yoga, gymnastics, martial arts, and more.
Yowie’s Long Resistance Exercise Bands
Another great addition to your home gym is Yowie’s multipurpose, portable, and durable long resistance exercise band. These bands can replace weights in your workout sesh, while upping📈 the resistance for those lower and upper body exercises.
Why you should get these bands:
💪🏽There are three resistance levels available and you can double or triple up the bands for serious resistance.
💪🏽These compact bands come with a drawstring carry bag for easy home storage.
💪🏽They are made from a non-slip, flexible, heavy-duty material so you’re not having to readjust.
💪🏽They are portable and can be used anywhere in your home.
💪🏽They are versatile so you can do a full range of exercises with one piece of equipment.
Yowie’s Power Jump Rope
You can get a lot done with the gym mat and resistance band, but if you want to up the gains in your cardio workout, then Yowie's Power Jump Rope is a must-have in your home gym. This weighted rope can be used for many different exercises that up your heart rate (more so than traditional jump ropes) while building your strength. Beast up with the power jump rope!
Why you should get this jump rope:
💪🏽You get more of a cardio and agility workout with this jump rope, plus it supports strength and conditioning.
💪🏽You engage more muscles with the jump rope, targeting your core, back, and shoulders.
💪🏽It’s designed to distribute weight evenly across the body.
💪🏽This ultra-durable woven rope has a fabric sleeve at the base for easy grip.
It doesn’t take much to set up a really🔥 home gym space, and if you’re using Yowie’s high-quality, versatile gym gear, then you have everything you need for a complete workout. Join the Yowie fam and we’ll get you stronger… one lift at a time 🏋🏼♀️.
