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Recreate the gym experience at home with these handy bits of kit
Swerving the gym for your living room? We’ve pulled together some of the best home workout equipment on the market. Nowadays there are endless at-home workout programmes and fitness apps, some of which require no equipment at all – but investing in some gear will help keep things interesting and challenging. From weights to yoga mats to wearable tech, these are our favourites.
You won’t find dumbbells more stylish than these rose gold numbers from Etté Athletica. But they’re not all style over substance – the weights have been ergonomically designed for maximum efficiency and comfort, with sizes ranging from one to 10kg. From £180, etteathletica.com
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Boutique fitness gets a whole new meaning in a new partnership between Dior and Technogym. The limited-edition collection includes a logoed treadmill, which offers a range of on-demand workouts. Cardio, but make it fashion. technogym.com
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Give your home gym a retro twist with Paragon’s chic leather punch bag. Inspired by vintage boxing equipment from the early 1900s, it’s handcrafted using cowhide leather – a durable material which will withstand the most powerful of punches. Willing to go the extra mile? Have your bag customised with a bespoke embossed design. From £330, paragonstudio.co.uk
Low exercise attention span? Saddle up on the CAROL: an AI-powered stationary bike that promises the cardiovascular benefits of a 45-minute jog in under nine minutes. It’s based around a relatively new training technique called REHIT (Reduced Exertion High Intensity Training), which involves maximum effort sprints followed by rest periods. Perfect for time-poor spinning enthusiasts. From £2,195, carolbike.com
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Smart mirrors are big news in the US, and now they’re beginning to make waves this side of the pond – spearheaded by a new launch from German company VAHA. The first of its kind to land on UK soil, the VAHA X is a large wall-mounted or floor standing mirror that doubles up as a digital training portal complete with over 100 on-demand classes. £1,950, uk.vaha.com
Bala’s chunky ‘bangles’ – wrist and ankle weights – became Instagram-famous during lockdown. But if you’re looking for something a little heavier, check out the brand’s newer launch, Bala Beam. Weighing in at 15 pounds and available in a range of colours, this cleverly designed piece of kit can be used for everything from presses to squats. £81.34, shopbala.com
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This sleek black mat from London yoga studio FLY LDN has a grippy, non-slip surface and a natural rubber base – perfect for everything from downward dogs to squat jumps. £58, flyldn.co.uk
Peloton has dominated the at-home cardio fitness scene for the past couple of years – but there’s a new piece of kit in town. The Hydrow brings the physical and mental experience of on-water rowing into homes, using special technology to create an immersive experience. Not only does it offer a full body workout, the machine offers members a sense of camaraderie through group challenges and a community feel. £2,295, 38 monthly subscription, hydrow.co.uk
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Looking for something a bit more personalised? British independent accessories brand HB London have just the answer with their personalised yoga mat collection. Available in a wide range of designs, any name can be printed onto the fabric before it is hand-stitched onto a hessian lattice and a thick padded base. The mat also comes with a handy carrying strap for those commutes to the gym. £79, hblondon.co.uk
Soothe tight muscles with Power Plate’s massage gun, designed to promote blood flow, aid recovery and enhance range of motion. £249.95, powerplate.co.uk
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Who wants rectangle when you can go square? P.volve’s precision mat is marked to give you help and guidance in body rotations and foot positioning and the company is rolling out online programmes specifically to work with it. £72, pvolve.com
The first product of its kind on the market, the EX-BELT comes with a pair of resistance bands – perfect for training the upper body. £20, exbelt.co.uk
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Missing spin classes? Indoor bike company Apex offers a sleek, more affordable alternative to its competitors – with the option to pay a monthly fee of £59.99. Users can access a range of high-energy fitness classes via the app from Apex’s partner Boom Cycle. Other features worth a mention include sweatproof coating and its lightweight design, which makes it easy to transport around the home. £1,200, apexrides.com
Famous for honing the bodies of everyone from Kate Bosworth to Madelaine Petsch, P.volve is a workout that can be done from home via an app or streaming platform. Created by Stephen Pasterino, it involves using specialised equipment including the famous p.ball, an inflated ball and attached elastic band which you strap in between your thighs. The ball is designed for optimal muscle activation, enabling deep toning of the glutes, thighs and core. £49, pvolve.com
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TRX (total resistance exercise) was founded by a young navy seal in the late 90s. Frustrated by his lack of access to traditional gym equipment whilst on deployment, he threw his ju-jitsu belt over a tree and began using gravity and his body weight to create alternatives to standard exercises. Not only does this piece of kit develop muscle strength, it helps with balance, flexibility and core stability – all by using your own body as resistance. Check out The Fore on Instagram for TRX exercise inspiration and classes. £95.95, amazon.co.uk
Give your home gym a hi-tech upgrade by investing in a wearable tracker. This monitor from Myzone offers accurate, real-time feedback on heart rate, calories and effort – a great way to see how hard you’re working. £129, myzone.org
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Improve flexibility and strengthen core muscles with this Swiss ball from Meglio. Available in black, blue or pink, the ball comes with an exercise guide offering ideas for exercises, as well as a pump to keep it in good condition. £14.99, mymeglio.com
This nifty kettlebell combines six weights into one compact system. With just one turn of the dial, you can adjust from 3.5kg to 18kg – perfect for quickly switching between exercises. A great space saver too. £219, fitness-superstore.co.uk
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