5 Fit Guys Choose Their Home Workout Gear
Harry Sellers
SLMan Contributor
“At my home, space is tight and time is tighter (kids will do that). Right now the ‘gym’ is technically a playroom with a kettlebell rack wedged behind the toy box. A solid set of kettlebells and some resistance bands cover the mornings when I can’t get to a proper gym, then I have a Technogym MyRun treadmill to handle days when the Surrey weather doesn’t show. The first thing I’d invest in properly is recovery – a decent foam roller and massage gun have saved more mornings than coffee has. A dream piece, for whenever the playroom becomes negotiable again, is the Technogym Kinesis Personal Vision. It’s a wall-mounted functional trainer that folds flat into what’s basically a mirror when you’re done.”
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Lee Mullins
Founder of Workshop Gymnasiums
“My set-up at home is deliberately small. I don't have a rack and a rig, and I don't think most people need one. The thing that matters most to me is that everything gives me a number. If I can't measure it, I can't tell whether I'm progressing or just moving around. If you buy one piece for cardio, make it a Wattbike Air-Pro. It’s the bike used across elite sport, and the data is hyper-accurate, plus 20 minutes on it is worth an hour of most things. The rest of my kit consists of the Beyond Power Voltra (a cable machine the size of a shoebox that you can mount anywhere to give you up to 200lbs of digital resistance) and a set of adjustable dumbbells. A TRX kit is great too, as it can train so many movements. These are the pieces that enable my wife and me to get high-quality cardio and resistance workouts done before our daughter wakes up.”
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Finn Hall
Founder of mushroom supplement brand Headstrong
“I'm a purist: a good mat, abdominal roller and a set of dumbbells are the only things you need for a full home workout. Although the majority of my training takes place in gyms or on the roads cycling, you'll find me hitting a home workout early morning before travel. Due to lack of access to machinery and weight variance, intensity is key, so I'll train simple movements to max effort and will leave no more than 60 seconds between sets. This way, a comprehensive workout can be achieved in under 30 minutes. I’d add that supplementing can make a huge difference in terms of endurance and recovery. I use cordyceps mushroom capsules for this, and have seen a true difference.”
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James Davies
Osteopath & Performance Coach
“My home gym is built around one thing: making it easy to stay consistent. You don’t need a dedicated gym or a room full of equipment to train well. A few versatile pieces that don’t take up much room can make a huge difference. Adjustable dumbbells are one of the smartest investments you can make because they give you a huge range of exercises without taking up the space of a full weight rack. Resistance bands are another essential. They’re so light and easy to carry that I can use them anywhere. I’d also never be without a massage gun. I don’t really use it to treat pain. I use it to wake muscles up before training, encourage blood flow and prepare the body to move well. Alongside that, a quality exercise mat is essential. It makes stretching, mobility work and bodyweight exercises far more comfortable, and allows you to exercise safely. If you’re comfortable, you’re far more likely to use it consistently. One mistake I see people make is thinking training is just about working hard. It isn’t. Recovery is part of training. The best athletes and actors I’ve worked with put just as much emphasis on recovery as they do on the workout itself – because that’s what helps keep them healthy, injury free and performing at their best. Even if it’s something as simple as an ice bath in your own bath or an Epsom salt bath after a tough session, looking after your body should be part of your routine.”
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Tyrone Brennand
Founder of Be The Fittest
“I’ve always loved training at home. In fact, I built my first home gym when I was around 16 years old using a basic barbell and a pair of dumbbells from Argos. Looking back, this taught me that you don’t need a huge amount of equipment to get great results. Consistency and following a well-structured programme are far more important. You also don’t need to train for an hour every day. Even a focused 30-minute workout can be incredibly effective if you’re consistent. Today, my ideal home gym setup is still very simple. I use an exercise mat, two pairs of dumbbells (5kg and 10kg), and my own Be The Fittest Workout Kit, which includes push-up bars, resistance bands with different levels of resistance, handled resistance bands for targeted upper-body exercises and rehabilitation work, a skipping rope, a yoga strap and a trigger point ball. Together, they allow you to perform a huge variety of workouts, from strength training and HIIT to cardio, yoga, mobility and recovery sessions.”
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