Health and fitness are increasingly important to us all, especially if you work in an office or have a sedentary job. Keeping healthy and fit can not only manage weight and strengthen bones and muscles, but it can also improve your mental wellbeing.
Having home exercise equipment makes it easier for you to maintain an active lifestyle alongside the busy schedule of modern life. You might be looking to invest in a larger exercise equipment such as a rowing machine or stepper. Alternatively, some high quality gym accessories might be all you need for joining a fitness class or getting active outside, such as a Fitbit, water bottle, or action camera. Whatever fitness equipment you need to support your health journey, you can rely on Ryman.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Browse our wider fitness equipment range, we’ve got bikes, folding bikes, mountain bikes, kids bikes, balance bikes, city bikes, kids sports equipment and more. We’ve got everything you need to keep fit and active this new year.
Looking for additional inspiration? Head over to our blog for tips and tricks, such as our guide on six ways to look after yourself.
What is the link between health and fitness?
Keeping fit and active has a range of benefits. Adding 30 minutes to 1 hour of physical activity a day can help maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your bones and muscles, reduce your chances of getting ill, as well as improve your overall mental wellbeing. Any type of physical activity is good, as it strengthens your muscles and works them more than usual. This is specifically important as the heart is a muscle and benefits from a workout just like other muscles in your body. Whether your new year's resolution is to lose weight, or just to improve your overall health and fitness, we’ve got a range of sports and fitness equipment that will get you up and moving.
What home gym equipment is best for losing weight?
We all know that cardio is a reliable way to lose weight, and this is because it helps to raise your calorie expenditure higher than your calorie intake - the main requirement for weight loss. To lose weight via cardiovascular exercise, we recommend investing in a treadmill, exercise bike, or some other specialist cardio training equipment.
Strength training can also be a highly effective means of shedding extra weight. Although many people believe cardio is the only approach for weight loss, training your muscles using compound exercises helps to burn fat and tone up your body, all while you get stronger too! Compound exercises include squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and more, so why not treat yourself to some weightlifting equipment and mix up the monotony of endless cardio?
