Home gyms and virtual classes have become far more common since the pandemic began. As a result, health and exercise professionals have had to rethink how they train clients, and this includes rethinking the equipment and space clients typically have available at home.
Customers look to you for recommendations on what products they should invest in when creating a home gym. Here are five versatile products for a fantastic workout that cover all aspects of a training session, from warm-up to recovery.
Best Training Surface: Naboso Training Mat ($110, www.naboso.com )

Many people prefer to exercise barefoot, but this is typically not possible in most fitness environments. The Naboso exercise mat is designed to activate the nerves in the feet to create a strong foundation. This yoga mat-sized mat is covered in tiny pyramids and is designed for standing exercises like squats and lunges.
Best Mobility Tool: Stick Mobility (starting at $49, www.stickmobility.com )

These bright orange sticks help to creatively and effectively increase flexibility and strength while increasing body awareness through fascial tension. Stick Mobility is based on the concept of fascia and fascia lines and makes it possible to train the body in all planes of movement. The Stick Mobility program contains a huge library of exercises (available on the website) to help your clients achieve their mobility goals.
Best Conditioning Tool: Steel Mace (from $39, www.onnit.com )

The Onnit Steel Mace is a challenging way to spice up any home fitness routine. Dating back to 13th century Persia, the steel mace is one of the most effective methods of building nuclear and rotational power. The Onnit Steel Mace is available in different weights and should initially be introduced with a lighter weight. Once the exercises have been mastered, the weight can be increased.
Best Strength Gear: Rogue Feed Sack ($75, www.roguefitness.com )

Because of its ever-changing focus, sandbag training is a great way to build resistance and endurance. This strengthens, stabilizes and stamina, meeting the real-world needs of controlling unpleasant objects.
Best recovery tool: Theragun (starting at $199, www.theragun.com )

Devices like the Theragun are leading the recovery market, offering new ways to accelerate muscle recovery and relieve pain. These impact devices increase blood flow to the treated areas, increase skin temperature, reduce muscle inflammation, and break up muscle knots.
