Workout Accessories: Mats, Massagers, Consoles & More
Whether you're fighting each day to meet your new year's resolution goal or shooting for muscle gain over the long run, no at-home fitness studio is complete without help from workout accessories. Sure, large-scale machines like ellipticals and treadmills are perfect for high cardio, but that's not all you'll need to cook up a good sweat. What happens when it's time to work out those stiff joints without a foam mat, or you find yourself in need of a massage gun post-sweat? In both cases, you might hope that you had a few more workout accessories on hand. Depending on your exercise equipment, we might even have a console that fits atop your machine. Track calories burned, play movies, sync up with apps and more. Ready to expand your fitness arsenal?
Bike, Elliptical and Treadmill Consoles
Once you've picked out your dream rowing machine, you might find yourself losing steam after staring at a blank wall for too long. That's where consoles come in. These high-tech devices bring powerful tracking and entertainment capabilities to any home gym. Look for one that fits your needs: think heart rate tracking and calories burned if you're focused on results, or find a model with multiple user settings. Looking for more interactivity? Find a console equipped with apps that make fitness fun. These workout accessories might showcase apps like Netflix and Hulu to help get your mind off the grind. Meanwhile, still more can connect to external fitness apps and transfer data to smartphones and smartwatches. That way, you'll have a complete picture of the day's fitness levels, from early morning dog walks to end-of-day treadmill runs.
Mats and Massagers
Once you've hopped off the equipment, it's time for a post-cardio wind-down with the right workout accessories. To get the best of your fitness regimen, you'll want to stretch and massage as needed. A proper foam or sticky mat is a must-have (especially on cold basement floors) and is perfect for stretching out just about any muscle when used correctly. Keep in mind that sometimes all you need for a good exercise routine is a yoga mat. Meanwhile, an electric massager can help to smooth out future aches, kinks and pains. You'll likely feel less sore when you wake up in the morning, and some say it can even speed up recovery.
Scales
No fitness regimen is complete without ways to track your progress. That might look different to almost everyone, from a fitness app to a smartwatch to a simple task crossed off your to-do list. But the classic way to measure progress is a scale, the original workout accessory. While the technology of measuring weight isn't new, some of our models have kicked it up a notch;look for intelligent versions designed to connect to smartwatches and track BMI over time. Alternatively, go for classic dependability with a simple model that just reads off your weight. Don't forget to take your shoes off, too—you'll save yourself a few ounces.
A Complete Home Gym at Abt
Having a hard time building out a complete at-home exercise system on your own? You're in the right place. Our team of experts at Abt is ready to help, whether you're picking out a complete set of free weights, a rowing machine or just a simple scale. Give us a call at 800-860-3577 or head into the store to see our gear for yourself. Hoping to do some research from home? Check out our Workout Accessories Buying Guide.
