The first items are the P-Fit Push Up Bars at a cost of $39.95 from Amazon. They are strong, light, stable and versatile. They can be used for push ups, L-sits, pseudo planches and much more. More information on these and other exercises to follow in future posts.
This is the Perfect MultiGym Sport, available at Dick's Sporting Goods for $29.99. I was amazed at the simplicity, stability and strength of this item. It is used mostly for pull ups, with many people using resistance bands for assisting the movement. With much caution, using this unit with gymnastics rings (see below) allows for an amazing variety of workouts. If I could own only one piece of fitness equipment, this would be it.
Resistance bands, or pull up assist bands, will be needed by most older folks to accomplish even one pull up. They can be found for sale at most sporting goods dealers at an average cost of roughly $25.00 per band. They are usually well made and rugged. Obviously, a thin band supplies very little assistance while a thick band delivers a major assist. Again, more on their use in a future post.
Don't let the thought of gymnastics rings scare you away. Forget what you have seen with the male gymnasts at the Olympics. Most of us will not be doing that. But they are extremely rugged and useful. The cost is $38.99, and use the link below to find them on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Gymnastic-Rings-Straps-Gymnastics-Crossfit/dp/B00WBTCBRI/ref=sr_1_25?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1509636416&sr=1-25&keywords=gymnastics+rings
The New Year is roughly two months away. If you are tired of hitting the skids as far as fitness, strength and health, please stay tuned to my blog. You don't want to be tired, weak and frail in today's world. You don't have to be. The next blog will deal with the safe, effective use of these items. If you only buy one of the above items, I would recommend the Perfect MultiGym. But all four of the pieces total about $135.00. Be on the lookout for my next blog.
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