Essential Equipment

Adjustable Dumbbells – Get hold of a set of adjustable dumbbells with enough weight for at least 10-20 kg (22-45 lbs) per dumbbell. Most women should be fine with up to 10kg per dumbbell to start with. Men will more than likely need 15-20kg per dumbbell.

Remember you can always buy more weight plates if you need to increase the weight. Adjustable dumbbells can be purchased from any fitness store if you don’t already have a set.

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Swiss Ball – Also called stability ball, exercise ball or fitball. Make sure you purchase an ‘anti-burst’ swiss ball. For most people a 65cm ball will do the trick just fine unless you are extra tall (try a 75cm ball) or short (try a 55cm ball).

Stability balls are available for purchase at all major fitness stores. Just make sure you pay a few dollars extra and get one that is ‘anti-burst’ so it will last longer.

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Pullup Bar – Everyone should have somewhere they can hang to do pullups and chinups.If you don’t have anywhere to do chin-ups then I would recommend you purchase a pullup bar that mounts in your door frame.

These can be purchased from most major fitness stores. Basically they just fit into a door frame in your house and you are good to go. There are several brands available so check your local fitness store or just search online.

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