Can I see results with a home workout program? What accessories do I need?

Most women are afraid that: 

1. They won’t get results with a home workout program. 
2. They will have to invest in many accessories, thinking about the complexity of the accessories in a gym. 

In reality, things are not that complicated. Most of my clients opt for home workouts, especially because of time constraints or because they don’t feel comfortable exposing themselves in front of others. 

Therefore, I have designed and created programs that are effective at home, thanks to the techniques I use in various training periodizations. 

What accessories do I need? 

The question you're probably most interested in is: what accessories do you need? It’s very simple. You don’t need to invest much in an accessory kit. 

1. Set of resistance bands:
    
   • Resistance bands come in different sizes and have varying strengths: soft, medium, and hard. Some of them have weights indicated, and the higher the weight, the stronger the band.
   • Usually, the bands are sold in sets with different colors. My recommendation is to buy them all, because, as I said, training techniques that allow you to progress at home will go from one resistance level to another. Essentially, you will progress gradually from one to the next.
2. Set of dumbbells:
    
   • Here comes the question on everyone’s lips: with what weight should I train?
   • This is a question no one can answer precisely, because you need to test it yourself and perform a self-assessment.

The most efficient setup is to have: 

• A set of light, fixed dumbbells, made of rubber, that allow you to perform various plank exercises and provide better stability. 
• A set of adjustable dumbbells, totaling 20 kg. Why? Because these are disc-based, allowing you to have a wider range of weights to train with in one purchase.
• A workout mat - It’s very useful for comfort and safety during exercises. 
• A medicine ball and a stepper (optional) - The medicine ball is a useful purchase but not essential. The stepper can easily be replaced by a step or a small bathroom stool.

Tips for optimal results at home 

These are the accessories you need at home. It’s not complicated. You can find them at Decathlon or on various specialty websites. You don’t need to invest a lot, nor choose the most expensive options.