little guy<\/a> is a timer. You can set it to do interval training, so it\u2019ll beep or vibrate say every two minutes (for a cardio burst) and then beep again after three minutes (a lower cardio push for recovery). You completely control the timer and can apply it to weight training or cardio. I find it particularly handy when I\u2019m spinning. It\u2019s only $20 and it doesn\u2019t let you cheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\nScale\/tape measure\/pair of jeans:<\/strong> You need something to measure your progress. It can be the scale, a favorite pair of jeans or outfit you\u2019d like to wear, or a tape measure. It can be all three things or you can skip them all. I had a big debate about putting this in the \u201cNecessities\u201d section, but I know some people can really stress over numbers. If that\u2019s you, then definitely skip this option. For me a combo of my jeans and the scale keep me motivated, but it\u2019s an entirely personal decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFree weights\/bands\/medicine balls:<\/strong> You might want to have some weights at home. They could be part of your overall plan A or they could be part of the backup plan. Check to see that your bands aren\u2019t dried out (they can break or even snap in your face) and that you have the right weights for what you\u2019re hoping to achieve. A starter set for women is three, five and eight pounds. A starter set for guys is five, eight, and ten pounds. If you\u2019re stronger, go up from there. Medicine balls can be fun to play with and are good to incorporate into ab workouts. Consider them a toy to change things up and keep you interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll notice I didn\u2019t put kettlebells on the list. There\u2019s a reason. Most people don\u2019t do them right and they can easily lead to injury. If you\u2019re thinking of getting some, make sure you find a qualified person to show you how to do it right. I don\u2019t even want you to learn from a video. It should really be a pro who is specifically certified in kettlebells, NOT just a personal trainer who \u201cpicked it up\u201d at the gym. I see kettlebells done wrong ALL the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve given you a lot of options here. What do you think? Would you add anything to the list? What would you take out? Feel free to share your tips and secrets so we can all learn from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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