Fitness Products and Materials

WHAT IS FITNESS?

Fitness is one of the most used training to improve physical condition. Among the objectives are to enhance all the physical capacities of the body: strength, speed, flexibility and resistance, through aerobic and anaerobic exercises, and for this , fitness products such as weights, balls, elastic bands or steps, among others, will be used. .

The activities or training that are included in fitness are increasingly varied. Body combat, body balance, pilates, steps, body attack, body sculpt... Do they ring a bell? Are you already addicted to these workouts? Well, at Bulevip we have all the fitness equipment you need, whatever your type of training.

WHY PRACTICE FITNESS?

A constant fitness practice (two-three times a week) will keep you active and offer you benefits such as:

• Improvement of aerobic resistance: thanks to its exercises you will be able to improve your cardiorespiratory system and, consequently, your resistance.
• Strengthens muscle: by exercising different muscle groups, it allows you to strengthen different areas of the body and tone them.
• You will stay in shape: reduce the risk of being overweight or high cholesterol
• Helps to release tension: practicing fitness improves your mood and helps reduce stress
• Strengthens physical abilities: strength, speed, flexibility and resistance.

WHAT FITNESS EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

It depends on the modality you want to practice and the intensity. In many cases you can work with your own body without the need for complementary sports equipment. However, it is advisable if you have been practicing fitness for a while, seek to expand your goals and introduce fitness material that helps you achieve them.

At Bulevip you can find fitness products to complete your workouts: medicine balls, balls, weights, belts, elastic bands and steps, as well as accessories such as shakers, towels or gloves.

HOW DO I START MY FITNESS WORKOUTS?

If you are starting or want to start in the world of fitness, Bulevip brings you some recommendations to avoid injuries and achieve the best results:

• Start with sessions that do not exceed 60 minutes and without recurring more than two or three times a week. It is better that you start little by little so that your body gets used to it.
• Set yourself some goals, but be careful! They must be realistic, do not push yourself too much as that can be counterproductive.
• Combine fitness activities so that your training is as complete as possible.
• Use technical clothing and sports shoes suitable for fitness training. It is essential to train comfortably, avoiding chafing and maximizing comfort.

WHAT PRODUCTS CAN I COMPLETE MY FITNESS EQUIPMENT WITH?

If you want to increase the intensity of your workouts, you can take a look at our category of bodybuilding machinery where you can find products such as dumbbells, discs or bars with which you can take your workouts to another level.

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TYPES OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT

FITNESS MEDICINE BALLS

Balls with different weights that will help you strengthen different muscle groups and will allow you to expand the variety of exercises in your routine, making it more dynamic and fun. Ideal for practicing yoga, pilates, rehabilitation sports, gymnastics and other fitness activities.

They come in different weights and sizes and we can differentiate them by size and color. We will find them from 1kg in weight to 15kg. The weight is determined according to the training: in power training it must be large enough to be controlled with both hands, the normal thing for those who have experience is to use a ball of about 10kg. However, if we are doing an abdominal exercise, the ball must be lighter and smaller to be able to handle it easily.

It is recommended to start training with very light weights and add weight as we learn the technique.

With the medicine ball we will be able to perform a wide variety of exercises: squats, shoulder presses, side throwing of the ball, planks, twists with the ball to work the core area and many more.

FITNESS BALL

Also known as Fitballs, they are balls of different sizes that inflate or deflate to our liking depending on the work we want to do and our physical characteristics. The ball will help us tone and strengthen our muscles.

Apart from doing fitness exercises, in which the fitball is useful for controlling and developing the balance of the body, it can also be used for rehabilitation by physiotherapists so that the recovery process is accelerated and damaged areas are strengthened.

FITNESS WEIGHT

This fitness product offers you the possibility of increasing the intensity of your workouts and they are a very recurring fitness accessory in Pilates, yoga or Body combat classes.

Using free weights in fitness is useful because we engage large muscle groups of the body so that we stimulate and strengthen them.

We can find:

• Dumbbells: they can be used with one hand and will help us tone internal, external, posterior and trapezius muscles.
• Weights: which, in addition to strengthening muscles, favor aerobic and functional capacity.
• Bars: a handle where the weight is placed at the ends so it will be easy to vary the weight, it will help us work stabilizing muscles.

FITNESS BELTS

They will help you strengthen the lower back and abdominal area, reducing the probability of suffering injuries when lifting weights.

The choice of one or the other will depend on each person, their needs and their abilities lifting weight, as well as the exercise being performed:

• If we are going to perform powerlifting (lift the greatest weight possible in three movements) a wide and consistent belt is recommended that will limit the growth of the abdomen to protect the spine.
• If we are going to perform weightlifting (Olympic lifting), the belt should be wide at the back, with extra padding and narrow at the front so as to allow greater freedom of movement.

Weightlifting belts are recommended when performing exercises such as squats, deadlifts, hip extensions, biceps curls, trapezius, military press, bent over barbell or dumbbell row, or horizontal row, among others. others.

ELASTIC FITNESS BANDS

Fitness products very easy to use. They allow you to tone, strengthen and stretch your body with different intensities. With them we can do bodybuilding exercises, tone muscles, help with exercises, increase resistance, and much more.

We can find different types of bands:

• Smooth elastic bands: its color will vary depending on the resistance it offers.
• Elastic tube band: they are shaped like a cord and have handles to hold them comfortably.
• Circular elastic bands: they are closed and their width varies depending on the resistance they offer, they are usually used in cross training to carry out bodybuilding training.
• Mini bands: act as resistance in the legs to activate the gluteus.

With all these bands we can perform a multitude of exercises such as: military press, lateral raises, front raises, rows, pull overs, pulldowns, biceps curls, and many more!

FITNESS STEPS

The step essentially helps to improve the cardiovascular system, improving its performance. Improves posture in strength and flexibility exercises, especially those located in the buttocks, hips and legs. It is a highly recommended accessory due to its versatility, since you can use it for both aerobic exercises and strength exercises using the basic step.

There are different levels of step:

• Level 1: 10 cm for beginners.
• Level 2: 15 cm for those who have a certain base doing step.
• Level 3: 20 cm for those with more experience and good physical condition.

We can perform different types of exercises with a fitness step, from the basic raising and lowering by giving a weight to the pile through kicks, lunges, the horse down or the vee step, among others.

WHAT FITNESS ACCESSORIES SHOULD I HAVE?

FITNESS SHAKERS

Containers to prepare your sports supplements or simply to fill it with a hydration drink with which to maintain optimal hydration levels during your fitness exercises.

FITNESS TOWELS

Fitness towels are essential for your workouts, in fact, in many gyms their use is mandatory. It is important that they are of good quality and absorbent so that you can enjoy your workouts without worrying about staying cool.

FITNESS GLOVES

Fitness gloves are perfect for use in training where you work with weights, discs or bars since they will offer you a better grip, thus making the most of your muscular capabilities without the bar slipping.

WHERE CAN I BUY FITNESS EQUIPMENT ONLINE?

At Bulevip, your trusted fitness store, we work with the most recognized brands in the market to offer you a wide catalog of quality online fitness equipment. BioTech Usa, Scitec, Amix, Encore fitness, Best Protein, Ruster, Reebok or Life Pro are just some of the brands that you can find on our website. Don't wait any longer and get equipped for your fitness workouts at Bulevip!