Exercise Equipment

Today we are really spoilt with an incredible array of health & exercise equipment and accessories. Not having access to the latest state of the art gadgetry should not be used as a barrier.

It's all about discipline, passion and enjoying life!

There is of course some really cool stuff out there...

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International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2010
Source ›› Underground Wellness.
Suspension Training Systems
Pole Dancing
Apparently it's taken a little more seriously than this nowadays. Not quite sure how this one started, but we're not complaining. Anyhow pole dancing has gone mainstream and carved out a little niche for itself in the health & fitness industry. It looks like a bit of fun and it can certainly be classed as a bodyweight training tool.
›› Training ring footage (Link 1 ¦ 2 ¦ 3 ¦ 4 ¦ 5).
›› Pole dancing info & equipment X-Pole.
›› Some pole dancing classes (Link 1 ¦ 2 ¦ 3).
›› Online tutorials (Link).
Ring Training
Much of the current resurgence of interest in ring training can be attributed to the popularity of Crossfit and it's adoption of gymnastic training techniques.
Ring exercises date to the 1800’s. Travel Rings became popular on beachfronts around the world most notably Venice Beach. They remain a key gymnastics discipline.
›› Training ring footage (Link 1 ¦ 2 ¦ ).
›› Training ring info (trainingrings ¦ straighttothebar).
›› Gymnastic workout blogs (Link 1¦ 2).
›› Equipment suppliers list.
›› For the kids Kids Dream Gym.
Suspension Straps
Suspension systems have made a big comeback lately, largely due to the popularity of MMA & functional training and some very good marketing by TRX, the most popular brand at the moment.
I love this kit, because it's so compact, quick to setup and most importantly works primal movement patterns in taking the joints through their full range of motion. It's brilliant for travellers as they can be hung from a door anchor, beam, pole or hook.
They're becoming more readily available in the UK through:

›› Suspension Training exercise chart (click).
›› Suspension Training video (click).
›› Suspension Training comprehensive supplier list [incl. international suppliers] (click).

Vibration Training Systems
Popular UK brands include:

›› Amazon vibration training devices (click).
›› Vibration training comprehensive supplier list [incl. international suppliers] (click).
›› Apart from the specialist personal training studios, major gym chains now offer vibration training. Virgin Active was noted in this regard with their head turning campaign in partnership with Power Plate (click).