Home exercise equipment can be a huge benefit when it comes to a crowded schedule that leaves little room for fitness.

Fitness Products & Tips

In today's busy world, finding time to exercise can be a real challenge.  Home exercise equipment can be a huge benefit when it comes to a crowded schedule that leaves little room for fitness.  Consider exercising while watching television or as a warm-up before leaving for work in the mornings.  Without the hassle of going to the gym, adding exercise to your daily routine at home may make getting in shape a lot easier.

Here, you'll find useful information about exercise equipment, from buying advice to maintenance to what types of equipment are best for you. There is a tremendous variety of equipment on the market designed to help you exercise more effectively, and below are a few of those products which we recommend:

The Strap

The infamous strap Dr. Koenig uses in some of his prescribed stretching regimens. Shhh....the secret is that they are really karate belts. Dr. Koenig has found that they make the best stretching straps however so we buy them by the case and pass the savings on to you. If you are not currently doing strap stretching and are curious, ask Dr. Koenig on your next visit if they might be benefitial for you!

Resistance Bands

In order to keep your muscles strong, you must stress them by resistance training. Dumbbell weights or resistance bands are great ways to strengthen your muscles. Resistance bands are great because they are easy to travel with. Take them on your next business trip and you won’t miss a workout wherever you are.

Exercise Ball

These days an exercise ball is a great tool to have and use at home. You can do a thorough workout on it, you can stretch on it and you can use it as a desk chair. Make sure to get the correct size. There are great videos that you can use to learn basic exercise routines. Ask Dr. Koenig about sizing. Balls are available in the office. [Find recommended books in the Suggested Reading section of our website]

Videos & Books

With today’s technology there really is no good excuse not to stretch and exercise properly. You can check out exercise videos for free at the local library, rent them from video stores oraccess free information online. You can even purchase exercise, yoga and pilates programs to download onto your iPod or mp3 player. [Find recommended books in the Suggested Reading section of our website]

Fitness Trainer

Another great way to get results is to make sure you are getting expert advice and supervision. A personal trainer is a great way to ensure that you are exercising safely and effectively to accomplish your goal. All exercise is not the same; some people want to build more muscle mass, some people want more tone and definition, some want to lose weight. All three have different strategies. You can speak with a wellness coach to provide a routine and information, but a personal trainer will be in the fitness center, at the wellness center or at your home with you watching your body mechanics, showing you the best equipment to use and most importantly pushing you towards maximize results.