Category: HomeGym

I’ve been contemplating a rebounder for a long time. Not sure what made this the time, but, here we are. I purchased a Bellicon. I’m hoping this is an alternative to the treadmill for step gathering.

My favorite bands are TherabandCLX as seen here. The loops make them easy to hang on to no matter what exercise I am doing.

I also have a set of UnderSun bands. I find these awkward and don’t use them as often as the TheraBandCLX.

My first set of Kettlebells were these made by Kor. At the time, I was worried about wandering dogs getting in the way. I figured the rubber coating would make any mishap less disastrous. They are very near and dear to my heart.

Over many years, I purchased an entire set (5-35#) at PowerSystems. They are also available from Amazon.

A couple of summers ago, I started pursuing Kettlebell juggling. This requires Competition Kettlebells. I’ve been purchasing them in pairs at Kettlebell Kings and/or KettlebellsUSA.

NOTE: The handles on competition kettlebells come in two sizes; 33mm and 35mm. I use the smaller 33mm. Tip: A larger person could use the smaller handles, a smaller person can not manage the larger handles.

These are the most common Kettlebells. There is nothing wrong with them, I have an entire set. But! As the kettlebell gets heavier, the bell and the handle gets bigger. I use the smaller 5, 10 and 12# on a regular basis because they are small. I need to get rid of the larger ones (>20#) because I can’t hang on to them. There are too many people making this type to put up any link.

I love this dumbbell rack!

I’ve got room for two more pair of dumbbells before I need another one.

Amazon Link to dumbbell rack.

As far as dumbbells go; a dumbbell is a dumbbell is a dumbbell. But! I prefer the hexagon ones as shown because I can use them for pushups and stops without worrying about them rolling away. Mine are SPRI brand. I’ve acquired this collection over decades. My most recent purchase (30#) was from Target.

STEP: While this is a great step, I mostly used this in place of a bench for many years. These risers also make it possible to use it as an incline/decline bench. You will probably want at least four additional risers so you have four on each side (8 total) for a comfortable height.

Amazon Link for STEP as shown above.

Amazon Link for additional risers.