At-Home Fitness Products
We only recommend at-home fitness products that we trust and use ourselves!
TRX-Go Bundle
Whether in the gym or at home, we love the TRX!
This particular one comes with a wall mount. We find the angles work much better when it is mounted on the wall
versus the ceiling.
TRX-Go
This set up is the bare minimum to get your TRX station set up for your home workouts!
Door Anchor
If your door opens into the bedroom, you would want to stand in the hall to exercise.
Do not pull the door open while you are using your bands!
If your door has a tight fit, the anchor might not close properly in the door.
All that being said — most of our Zoom clients choose the door anchor if they don’t have a dedicated area for exercise.
The door anchor is slightly less intrusive than the band station.
Band Station
This product can dictate the layout of your room:
They must be installed into a stud.
They come in 3 sections which can be separated and used in 3 locations (if you have a second home or can split the cost with a friend!)
If you have multiple people working out at home, you can set the section to different heights — that way, everyone has their own band station!
Versa Bands—Padded Handles
We only use and recommend the padded handle bands for several reasons:
• They have a wider grip area than plastic handles making it easier for anyone with arthritis, carpal tunnel, or grip strength issues to hold.
• The foam handle makes it easier to use with a more relaxed grip.
• Tip: If you have any hand/finger pain try keeping your thumb with your fingers while holding the handles to keep from “over gripping.”
• Green and red are the most commonly used by our clients but feel free to ask us if you aren’t sure which would be best for you.
Pilates Ring
We use these for just about everything!
Lightweight, versatile, and a nice addition to any home or travel workout.
Squeeze Ball
The squeeze balls by Sportime have a high-tactile surface, which is easy to hold and catch. They are used for hand strengthening squeeze exercises, and much more. This is the ball to choose if you need a more challenging tension and are using it for vigorous exercises. You will need a pump to blow it up. If you have a pup in the house that might pop it, make sure to get a few extras!
Gertie Ball
There are lots of imitation balls but we love the original Gertie ball. They have a slightly sticky surface so it’s a little easier to hold onto if you have gripping issues. They are also softer and therefore a lighter tension and easy to blow up (you’ll just need a straw and they even come with one). We use them for finger dexterity, grip strength, and basic strength moves.
Stability Balls
The stability ball is for balance.
If the ball is too squishy — as many of the cheaper ones are — then it flattens easily on the floor side, leaving no balance challenges. In general, they are used more for stretching than strength or stability work.
In addition, these are burst-proof and slowly deflate if punctured, and withstand up to 500 pounds of pressure.
45 cm
55 to 75 cm
BOSU Pro
The BOSU Pros weight limit is 350 lbs and only a $40 dollar difference!
We only have the Pro versions in our studios, as we just don’t want to think about what might happen.
The BOSU
It all boils down to weight. Here is the basic equation to think about:
your weight + movement (downward kinetic force of your weight as you step on it) + any dumbbell weight
The BOSU weight limit is 300 lb.
Green Versa Loop
They are not only great for home but for travel too!
This tiny tool adds a lot of tension to all leg workouts.
Red Versa Loop
The red versa loop is the medium level. Most people start with the green and then graduate to red
Circuit Size Step-Up
As with the BOSUs, it all boils down to weight and space. Use the same equation:
your weight + movement (downward kinetic force of your weight as you step on it) + any dumbbell weight
The circuit step-up weight limit is 275 lb.
Full Size Step-Up
The full-size step-up can handle up to 350 lbs.
If you have enough space to store it, we highly suggest getting the full size.
Foam Roller
This versatile roller is not just for stretching but it’s great for posture work as well. You can use it on the wall and on the floor. This particular one is firm but not miserably hard. and lasts a long time — as long as your cat isn’t sharpening its claws on it!
Half Roll
We use the half roll for ankle stability and mobility, improving balance, core strength, and calf and shin stretching. This roll is also resistant to moisture and bacteria.
Dumbbell Stand
We love this cute storage space saver. These are small enough to hold 2 in one hand if you need a 10 lb or any other combination.
It’s a great set to start with!
Single Dumbbells
If you just need to add to your collection or know exactly what starter weights you need, go with these single weights!
Kettlebells
Whether you’re getting your first kettlebell or just need to level up your weight, these are true to their weight claims. Honestly, we’ve ordered some and weighed them ourselves!
Plus, we love the fun colors that are available. They just brighten up the room and make the workout more enjoyable.
Therapeutic Massage Stick
This massage stick is one of our favorite tools because it is the perfect size! At 17 inches this is considered travel size. It fits in the car easily and it’s even small enough to pack in a suitcase for traveling.
Use it after your work out to speed up your muscle recovery time.
The core of this stick is bendable and each spindle rotates independently in order to treat a larger area of muscle more comfortably.
Balance Pad
We love these affordable balance pads.
It just takes your balance exercises up a notch.
32oz Bottle with Grip
We love these exercise water bottles that feature encouraging sayings on the side. Not only is it a reminder to drink your water, but it also helps you keep track of how much water you’ve already drunk.
This bottle features the side grips for your fingers so it won’t slip from your hands and a straw for easy sipping. Plus it comes with a straw cleaning brush.
32oz Bottle with Fruit Infuser
For those of us who like to infuse our water with flavorful fruits and citrus, this bottle is a wonderful option. It comes with a filter that goes inside the bottle so that when you take a sip you don’t have to worry about keeping the fruit or citrus inside.
Plus, it comes in many colors!
Extra Thick Yoga Mat
We love how padded this yoga mat is. This will protect all your joints from hard flooring while you practice yoga or stretch.
Plus it has a nonstick texture to prevent you from slipping.
Yoga Strap
Everyone needs a yoga strap. We have two in each studio at Park Avenue Fitness.
These straps are sturdy and thick and easy to use. It even has an attached elastic to you can roll it up and pin it in place. What’s the best part? It comes in so many colors!
Dual Sided Gliders
We use gliders at Park Avenue Fitness for lots of different things.
We like these gliders because they are dual-sided. The pink thermoplastic side glides well on carpets or rugs and even artificial grass. The black foam side glides on hardwood floors.
Adjustable Slant Board
The wooden slant board can be used for stretching before or after training; it can help you reduce the chance of injury and relieve pressure on leg muscles after exercise.
We love it because it has five different height settings so you can adjust it to the perfect height to get the ideal calf stretch.