Fitness Must Haves – Amazon Edition

Fitness Must Haves – Amazon Edition

Everyone knows of Amazon as the premier marketplace to buy goods and products from companies all over the world. If you are trying to get into fitness, and are not sure what to buy to start your journey, we are here to help you find exactly what you are looking for. You may be confused on what products are better than others, which ones you essentially need, which ones are a waste of money, or just which products are the best bang for your buck. 

First thing is first, you have to know what your goal in fitness truly is. There might be some products that you may see online that look appetizing to purchase, even though they would not be considered essential for the gym or long term goals that you may set for yourself. This is why we are here to help make sure you do not spend unnecessary money on things that do not need to be purchased. For this blog I am going to start with what we believe is the most important, to least important of the Amazon “must haves.”

In the opinion of many, the most important product that associates with the gym, and any type of fitness in general is pre workout. However, most of the pre workout that is sold is pricey and contains additives that may not be good for you. A specific pre workout that I believe is the best bang for your buck is the Alani Nu Pre workout Supplement Powder. You may be asking yourself, “why not just drink coffee for that extra energy boost that is needed when you are working out?” The reason for that is because Pre Workout contains additional vitamins and supplements that allow you to get the most out of your training. The Alani Nu pre workout is sugar free, contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, is formulated with amino acids, like beta alanine and L-Theanine to prevent crashing and get the most “pump” possible. The pre workout also has 30 servings which is more than the usual 25 that most other brands contain. It also comes in multiple great flavors that makes it feel like you are just drinking juice. On amazon you can get it at only $37.38 which is $3.59 an ounce. This is $20-$30 less than most of the competitors that contain the same vitamins and caffeine this supplement does. Also it is a great beginner  pre workout, as it does not contain an overwhelming amount of caffeine, and allows your body to adjust. To go along with this your also going to need a trusty Blender Bottle. The one we recommend is the 20 ounce V2 shaker, that comes with the metal ball that is perfect for mixing and sort of supplemental powder that you want to mix with liquid. It is easy and compact with a handle that makes it easy to carry around with you while you are putting in hours to reach your end goals. 

Now depending on what you really want to accomplish in the gym, there is certain equipment that you should look to purchase. As a beginner, intermediate, or even professional “gym-goer.” The best at home essentials that you need can be found on Amazon. Now, you might be asking yourself, “what possible piece of equipment can cater to a person at every stage of their fitness journey.” We are here to answer that question. The first item you are going to want to purchase is a fitness band. Fitness bands are the ultimate piece of equipment for a full body workout. The Vergali fitness bands come in all different levels of resistance and will give you the most usage at the best price. The reason why resistance bands are essential in any household is because they are the most versatile piece of equipment that you can have in your house. Whether you are simply trying to stretch, build muscle, or rehab a hurt ligament or joint, a resistance band is there to help you through it all. This is truly a must have in any avid person who is into fitness. Along with this at home gym essential, another thing you are going to want to have is a yoga mat so you can perform these exercises without putting stress on your back because of a hard floor. There is simply not much else to say about a yoga mat, besides everyone who wants to perform some sort of workout at home should have one. 

Now we know that it could be an intimidating thing to start a journey in the gym. Many people, including myself, like to start out in the comfort of their own home because they feel like they will be judged when they start off. Even though this is not the case, I understand where the concern comes from and am here to help you get the essential weights that you need from Amazon in your home. Now depending on what kind of training you want to do in the comfort of your own home you can choose between light weights or heavier weights. For more of a lean, toned look light weights are going to be what you are looking for. The brand we recommend for light weights off of Amazon, is the “Yes4All” set. It is extremely affordable and ranges from 2-5 pounds. These weights are a great way for you to burn a lot of calories in your home, and get the muscle tonnage that you are looking for. Also they are small and take up minimal space, so you don’t have to worry about them looking messy in the house. Now another form of weight that is a “must have” in your house if you are looking to put on a large amount of muscle, is the “Bowflex.” Bowflex makes an adjustable dumbbell set that ranges all the way from 5-52.5 pounds, and is completely neat and safe to use. Now these may be a little pricey, but they are the most versatile dumbbell that you can find. It has every weight you need, and is extremely neat and easy to use. 

Now the last two Amazon essentials that I am going to talk about in this blog are also key. The first is to help fuel your workouts while being low in calories and filling your body up with vitamins. This product is the Bloom Nutrition Green Superfood. It is a super greens powder juice and smoothie mix that tastes great and only costs $39.99. This puts that product at $5.40 an ounce which is low compared to its counterparts. It contains probiotics, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants. This is going to help with digestion, bloating, and immunity. It also comes with 30 servings which should last you a long time. Now after all of your hard work, you’re going to want to hit that anabolic window strong. You are going to need a premier protein powder to help solidify those muscles and help you get the gains you are looking for. The one we recommend is the Dymatize ISO100. It has great taste, a low price, and all of the ingredients needed to help your body recover after a long and hard workout. There is 25 grams of protein per serving while only having 120 calories per serving as well, which is optimal in order to put on lean muscle. It is also naturally sweetened and comes in many flavors to choose from. 

Below you can find links to all of the items that were spoken about in this blog! Hope this helps you reach your goals in your fitness journey!