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Would You like to Get Results Working Out at Home?

 

Remember when you bought Air Jordan's when you wanted to jump higher?  Well if it were only that easy.  There are millions and millions of dollars out there spent marketing fitness products every year.

 

Athletes get paid more for endorsement than their playing salaries.  Everybody likes to get new products that are now like our grown up toys.

 

If you find your time in the gym boring or generally unpleasant, the right fitness product can sometimes make all the difference.  Some products may even help you exercise better, whether it be psychological or physical.

 

 

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 san francisco personal training bosuPersonal trainer san francisco bulletBOSU Balance Ball
BOth Sides UP!  The BOSU ball is a versatile tool you can use to work your full body.  You can perform exercises for your entire body.  You can perform strength, balance and power exercises on the BOSU ball.  It is a favorite amongst my clients for home use.  One client even claimed "the kids love it!"  Don't know what to do on the BOSU?  BOSU Ball Exercises
 personal trainer san franciscoPersonal trainer san francisco bulletDuraBall Pro
The Duraball pro is by far the best Swiss ball I have ever used.  It is the toughest, longest lasting and hardest.  The extra cost is well worth it.
 san francisco personal training glovesPersonal trainer san francisco bulletDeWalt Gloves
I have never had any luck with weight training gloves.  They seem like they are made to fall apart.  They also tend to pinch my fingers and skin painfully on my hands.  With these DeWalt contractor gloves I have a better grip on pulling exercises and never get calluses. 
 san francisco personal training glovesPersonal trainer san francisco bulletLeather Lifting Wrist Straps
If you have had problems losing your grip or you just like to lift heavier weights these are perfect.  Leather straps really grab the bar better than cloth straps.
 san francisco personal trainer stretchPersonal trainer san francisco bulletFoam Roll for SMFR
If your trainer or therapist told you the muscles which are tight which may be leading to postural imbalance this is a necessity.  Working on the foam roller is an every day thing.  The foam roll has other applications such as improving circulation.
 personal trainer san francisco fatPersonal trainer san francisco bulletAccu-Measure Body Fat % Calipers
Easily monitor your body fat percentage.  This caliper uses a one site skin fold above your hip bone which you can perform on yourself.  You check a chart and in a minute you have your percentage of body fat and lean muscle.
 Personal trainer san francisco bulletValeo Weight Belt
A weight belt should not be used at all times.  Some people shouldn't even use one.  Powerlifters and people who do heavy squats and dead lifts could use one.  The misconception is that weight belts support your back.  They actually artificially strengthen your core which supports your back!  So do some core exercises!
 san francisco personal training beltsan francisco personal trainer bulletDips / Pull-ups Weight Belt
Are you ever frustrated because doing dips and pull ups are too easy?  Yeah, me too.  Wrap this weight around your waist and you can add as many dumbbells or weight plates as you like and then see how many you can do.
 personal trainer san francisco squatsan francisco personal trainer bulletManta Ray
If you don't like 300 pounds bearing down on a single spot on the top of your shoulders the Manta Ray will distribute the weight across the shoulders.  Made of hard plastic and a cool blue color this is a must to have around a gym.  No excuses now, SQUAT!
 best trainer in bay areapersonal trainer san francisco bulletBiceps Bomber
I've heard this device called many things including "Arm Blaster."  It basically puts your elbows in a set position so you can concentrate on your biceps more for curling motions.  I would only recommend this to people who really really care about having great biceps.
 san franciscos best personal trainersan francisco personal trainer bulletStretch & Strength Training Chart
No fitness center or home gym is complete without these charts

 

 

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