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Whether you follow video guidance or have your own routine honed, these exercise essentials will make your home workout much more effective.

Lay The Foundation

Lay The Foundation

Every workout starts with unrolling a mat, whether you’re practising yoga or stretching before a run, so you need a quality pick with excellent grip and cushioning like this Mandala Mat from Yoga Design Lab (€64). Featuring a high-density cushion and non-slip grip, this mat will improve your workouts tenfold.

Hydrate

We all know we should be drinking more water but so few of us actually do. This water bottle from The Head Plan (€16) will help make hitting your two litre hydration goal a breeze thanks to its motivational markers.

Hydrate
Make It Count

Make It Count

Not only can the Apple Watch Series 7 (€459.95) track your time elapsed, calories burned and heart rate, it can also measure your blood oxygen level, take an ECG anytime, and access mindfulness and sleep-tracking apps. You can also track dozens of workouts, including new tai chi and pilates.

Press Play

The Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Earbuds (€229.95) fit comfortably and will stay in place during the most rigorous workouts. The controls are easy to use and the earbuds are resistant to sweat and water. Plus, they sound great for both music and phone calls.

Press Play
Rest & Repair

Rest & Repair

Compact but powerful, Therabody’s Theragun Mini (€199) uses percussive motion to stimulate muscles, enhance blood flow and even soften knots to help improve range of motion pre-workout or recover faster afterwards. Never use the excuse of muscle ache to skip a workout again!

Push Yourself

Whether you prefer upper body conditioning, core exercises, or leg days, resistance bands are a great way to add a challenging component to your workout and help improve your strength, stability, and mobility. These rubber resistance bands from Casall (€17.90) are versatile, lightweight and portable.

Push Yourself
Rest & Repair

SKIP TO IT

Most of us associate skipping ropes with days on the playground but as any professional athlete will tell you; it’s one of the best cardiovascular activities you can do. This Smart Rope Rookie from Tangram (€45) syncs to your smartphone to record jump counts, calories burned, workout times and even track your fitness goals.

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