What fitness equipment to buy first?
Note - I meant 5mm on the yoga mats. Not 10mm. Sorry.
Just a quick video talking about what fitness equipment I'd buy first at different budget amounts.
I started very low because I know some of you are trying to save money.
If you want a summary:
$0 - Just do Pushups, Squats, Leg Raises, and Bridges progressively according to your fitness level. I have a routine linked below for that. You can use towels for isometric bicep curls.
$25 - Buy a sturdy stick and use this to do pullups. Alternatively, if you can find a GOOD mounted doorway Pullup Bar for this price, snag one.
$50 - Gymnastic Rings or a mounted Pullup Bar. If you already have a place to do Pullups, I'd invest in a good exercise mat.
Hybrid Calisthenics Rings: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/rings
$200 - Pullup Tower
If you have money beyond this, I'd invest in
1.) Knowledge - Courses, Books, or Programs that teach you how to exercise and use your equipment.
2.) Good food - Preferably made at home where you can control more of the ingredients.
Thanks for listening! Let me know if you want me to go more in-depth on any of these.
Legal Notice: Consult your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise program. This video does not replace a physical therapy program or consultation with a medical professional.
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Timestamps 👁
0:00- Introduction
1:31- Tier 1: $0
2:14- You do not need to buy a bunch of stuff
3:27- Tier 2: $25 (Stick)
4:37- Tier 3: $50
4:54- Pull Up Bar
5:39- Gym Rings
6:33- Yoga Mat
7:38- Tier 4: $200(Pull Up Tower)
8:04- Outro
8:29- Extra Note
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One thing is true…Hampton got me excited about fitness again. It’s nice to have some guidance from a trustworthy source. Thanks for all you do Hampton
I can really agree
I agree he seems very kind and empathetic. He seems like he really cares and is not stuck up about it.
@@ellabrown100 i love how he talks in such a personal way. It makes you feel so valued!
Indeed
@@GalacticYuna that’s why he is our brother fam.
I'm 45 and I weigh 260. For the first time in some years, I was able to do a chin up (palms in) from a dead hang. It was not easy, but I also recognize the first one is the hardest. I've always wanted to be able to knock out a set of 10 on command. You can't reach any number until you reach #1. Big victory for me and I am very happy about it. The best I ever did was 8 when I weighed 160. I will make my goal.
Hey Will, me too! I'm a female who weighs 170lbs. Last week, I got my first chin-up, and it was great! I had been working towards it for over 3 months consistently, and made a lot of back gains in the process Another stat for anyone wondering: My lat pulldown went from 80lbs for 10 reps to 120lbs for 10 reps while I was training for pullups/chinups
Congrats man! If you can do one consistently, you'll eventually be able to 2 and 3 and so on. I got a joist chin up bar for christmas and have been working towards 10 too.
Yes you will bro never give up
Congrats, that’s a fantastic feeling!
Bro doing 8 at 160 kg is fucking insane what the hell
Hampton's advice on 0$ homemade gym ring helps me tremendously. After 3 months, now I can do 7 clean pull-ups. And I absolutely a agree with him that we don't need any money to start working out. One day, I wanted to start jogging so i went online to look for running clothes and shoe. However, as a poor college student, I was hesitated to buy them. I did to feel like I should run without those things. After a few days of postponing, I said:" fuck it, I will run today with my shorts, a regular T-shirt and my old shoes". And now I have been running every day for 2 weeks. Just do it!
great job man. Good thing about fitness is that it is accessible. No amount of fancy equipment will make up for lack of effort and consistency
I was in exactly the same position at the start of this year, and good job! But be careful not to overdo it, especially if you're a bit overweight and just starting out with running. I ran every day for three or four weeks pretty much non-stop and ended up with shin-splints so bad i had to stop for longer than I would have liked. Listen to your body, and good luck!
@@kieranderuyter3705 Check out videos on running form. My whole life, I'd try running and get shin splints. Come to realize it wasn't my weight, it was my running form. Mid-forefoot instead of hell strike, shorter stride, etc. Look up KZhead videos on it, made a huge difference for me.
@@DaniLongyeah definitely, forgot to mention that I made those changes as well which helped for sure!
Woot! Remember to rest too! Runner’s injuries are no joke 😵💫
Resistance bands would have been a great for $20, you can usually get a set of resistance bands which allow for different exercises. You can do curls, overhead press, lateral raises, tricep pushdowns, face pulls, literally so many different exercises are available, with a low risk of injury. In my opinion they're an underrated piece of exercise equipment everyone should have
Are there any good brands in the budget range?
100% true
@@stevanojv6421 I bought them in discount for a lot cheaper than the marked $50ish. However, I would suggest you buy ones that are from well known brands and have high ratings... Because cheap ones can break easily...
@@stevanojv6421 brands are not relevant just find bands made with latex only whichever is cheapest is fine
Resistance bands terrify me. They deteriorate with time and I'm afraid one will break and smack me in the face! I'm pretty sure there are brands that are like bungee cords, where they wouldn't be able to break completely due to the protective fiber covering. I'm now off to search for bungee bands....💪🏼👍🏻
this is so true many companies like taking advantage of beginners who are new to fitness this video cleared up a lot you don’t need equipment to do calisthenics but If you want to start getting into more advanced calisthenics then equipment is the way to go this video cleared up a lot of things properly better that 99% of fitness content creators
It's just business man. Some people want that stuff and someone makes it
@@Page00yeah with proper information people will realise that the majority of things they're being sold aren't requirements.
@@Page00yeah yea it’s true but the ppl who want the product know almost nothing about fitness and are just buying stuff the sellers are telling them is “the best and only way” to be fit
NOTE: I meant 5mm on the yoga mats. Not 10mm. Sorry. Major shoutout to the Discord for debating which image to use for the thumbnail for a solid 15 minutes before I uploaded this. Screenshot: i.imgur.com/ExtOntH.png Discord: www.hybridcalisthenics.com/discord
We went to war and back just for you, Hampton😁
What up Hampton
hello Hampton, do you know any solid workouts for swimmers? thanks you, and merry christmas 🎄🎁
Just bought the pull up bar I'm sure this will help a lot starting workout with your help on the 20th😁
Hampton, you have over 2 million subscribers while achieving something that is actually rare in internet popularity. We LIKE you as a person.
Wow. This guy is so refreshing to listen to. All he really cares about is to help other people to get fit and healthy. Everyone, not just those who can afford to purchase expensive fitness products! People should support him as much as they can. I nominate him for Fitness sainthood!
Thank you Hampton. I'm starting all of your videos slowly but surely. I'm a 55 year old menopausal woman. I've been very unwell these last few years. To know I can attempt all of these exercises without paying a fortune is a real motivator🙏.Many many thanx👍
Hearing and seeing him makes my day already.
I just want to say I love you Hampton and thank for your content, you're helping me so much in many ways!
I just wanted to say thank you- I love your energy and positivity X
you're the one fitness instructor I can stand, thank you for being so down to earth and humble
You are such a genuine and honest person. You don't even want to sell us your fitness gear. Instead, you point out that you don't mind where we get it from as long as we do get decent stuff. Always so helpful. It's easy to see why people like you and your content so much.
Love your honesty by talking about needing only your own body, and maybe a pull up bar, to do all the exercises you need. I'll keep watching.
I am a CPT and I love your content unlike most "fitness" people online you are very honest and not just doing it to sell a product. Great work Hampton
I love the raw unfiltered personality that comes through. It doesn't seem staged and a lot of times it feels like we are figuring it out together not like you are lecturing me. Thank you, Hampton.
I don't even watch this channel for the fitness. 90% of this content I already now. I just watch it because I enjoy seeing someone trustworthy on the internet who doesn't try to get something from me and that is so rare.
Its always good vibes whenever I watch you man. Nice vid 👌
The stick solution was awesome. I bought a metal bar to put on top of 2 closets and it works perfectly. Thanks brother
Always love your videos, thank you for a year of high quality content being so very wholesome.
Thank you for being here!
Amen
Your narrations work as potent catalysts for those who have fallen off the exercise wagon. Thank you.
Thanks Hampton for the amazing videos! Long story short...Always enjoyed your channel but NEVER engaged in very healthy activities. 46 yr. Old mom of 3. smoked 20+ years. 10+ Years of feeling sick, overly medicated 10+ years with Gabapentin for joint stiffness?! July 2022 to Oct. 2022 health/gut episodes. Finally they clued into my gallbladder...removed 7 days ago. 13 day hospital stay. Quit smoking and LOVE it! Hampton, I am now ready to take responsibility for my own health and get healthy. I can't wait to start actually learning the things you share. I even have playlists somehow made for this day! Thank you so much for the amazing content. You're very non-judgmental and genuine approach are something I know many of us appreciate! F. L.
Thanks so much for being here! I read your story and I'm cheering for your progress!
Great list, he always keeps it real, but no mention of a notebook! The first piece of equipment, to plan and track what's being done.
Hampton you're one of my favorite content creators at the moment. Your vibe and the way you explain things is really inspirational, I've actually started to train with gymnastics rings this week following your advice. Best wishes and happy holidays!
Thank you for this video! :) it wasn't boring Hampton! :) I appreciate you giving us advice and helping us sift through the workout equipment.
I love the idea about arms moving more in the cold :) also the clock in the end of the video - cool ! Thank you for a helpful content of your channel :)
I have a yoga mat, a pull-up bar, a 15 lbs. dumbbell, a 20 lbs. dumbbell, a 25 lbs. dumbbell, and a 30 lbs. dumbbell. I built up that collection slowly over the course of a year or more. It has all served me well so far.
Same. I bought 5kg dumb bells first. After i developed a proper habit of working out, i slowly started buying more stuff like yoga mat followed by pull up bar followed by gym rings
Your voice is so calming... I melt with every video of you no matter the topic. And about this video, you reminded me that I need to start exercise and there is no excuse for me. I always made excuses such as exercises clothes or time but you made them disappear. How do you exercise with jeans on lol. Where do you find the motivation to exercise at the end of the day. Your videos all answered these. Thanks!
Appreciate these Hybrid constant upload yes much so
"You have a body, the floor and gravity." *Let the bodies hit the floor creeps up* Jokes aside Hampton, I am working out in these holidays and hopefully can extend that when regular life continues again. Thanks for all (the guiding) you do and happy Holidays!
I love this guy's content👌🏾...thanks bruv 🤝
Hi, I finally started exercising a few weeks ago and I always liked the idea of doing a handstand, handstand pushups, one arm handstand etc. I'd be very glad if you made a handstand video similar to your pull-up video
I've really liked your shorts about using household furniture to exercise. I live in a very tiny flat - only 24qm - and finding even floor space is difficult. My resolution for 2022 is to figure out how to exercise inside. I had a great routine going when it was warm enough for me to spend a lot of time outdoors. I need to get creative.
You are not boring kid. Just determine teach the public how to shop intelligently. Merry Christmas Hampton and spouse 💯💪😎
Hi Hampton, I'm encouraged after your video! I would like to start doing excercises again and you gave me a good feedback that a pull up tower is a nice thing to have. I wasn't sure about it until now, so thanks! I'm also planning to buy a tree stake (and of course some other stuff for it) in order to start training Human flag.
Thats the exact power tower I bought. Excited to see your review on it as I'm setting mine up tomorrow so extra advice on it would be great
Thanks. Been subbed for a while, good advice.
Always some solid advice!
Your answers were great; what I read in consumer reports was that the most effective training equipment is usually a good pair of walking shoes and to walk for 3 weeks about 30 minutes every day because once you get used to that then you're more likely to to miss walking as a routine. At this point you can integrate some equipment into your routine because once you hit 6 weeks to 2 months you're most likely to continue the routine. I have several friends who have stationary bikes and treadmills at home which now serve as clothes hangers. Some of this equipment was $500 but some of them was over $2,700.
Another awesome and positive video. A jump rope is very handy and can be very inexpensive.
I actually have the power tower you are gonna be reviewing, and even though I put it together wrong, it works great. 10/10
Wishing you and your family had a wonderful Christmas weekend! We're looking forward to an incredible 2022!
i'm so glad there's a pullup bar at a playground just 2 km from my home. and the people are awesome! i got to know an 80 year old man who can still do a pullup. he helped me learning a circle/ felk swing (i dont know the thing where you spin around hte bar once).
Perfect timing, I kept a few pullup bars, towers and dipstations in my wishlist but couldnt choose... Guess its the tower then, thanks!
u are my inspiration u made me start calisthenic
love the idea of getting cheaper alternatives. thanks bro
I started with the following: my body, gravity and motivation/discipline. I later added a pullup bar in the garden with gym rings
+1 for yoga mats. If you have bad knees or are overweight the yoca mat is the best thing you can have. Plus you don't want to use carpets for those sweaty excercises. Whatever someone buys... remember to have a purpose for the thing before you buy it or you end up buying lots of useless stuff. I've bought some equipment with the idea that it sounds or looks interesting but I haven't really used them. I found a really good deal on an elliptical machine and bought one some time ago. It is a nice machine but I just find it utterly boring to use. The mistake I made was to buy it with the idea that I'll figure out a way to add it to my routines. A new elliptical machine can easily be multiple hundred dollars/euros and even though I paid a fraction of that it still feels like wasted money. And wasted space. It is not a small unit. A good purchase I made was a pullup bar. Before I even got one I had already a program to do. I knew how I was going to use it. All I needed was to get one and I can start. Whenever you want to buy something, make a list of excercises that require that thing. Then look into if you can make those same excercises with the things you already have. If you can't then it might be a good purchase. But if you can already do everything and still want to buy it then it is possible you are buying something with the idea that not having that thing that is preventing you from getting better. And getting that thing will make you better. It won't. It is the work you put in that makes you better. Buying things won't get you any nearer to your goals.
like your honesty -subbed
Hey Hampton, I would HIGHLY recommend you add parallettes to this list (the wooden sticks), they are one of the best investments I've ever made in my calisthenics journey. They are very easy to travel with and super useful if you have wrist pain
hey i was actually looking for something in this video that helps me with wrist pain! are there any specific ones which you would recommend? or anything you should look out for?
@@gollelp34 Hampton did make a video on DIY parallettes if you want to try making your own. not pretty, but they do the job ^^ kzhead.info/sun/f7dydd5whYNveI0/bejne.html
@@gollelp34 they all pretty much function the same, you can get ones they are very far off the ground and some that are close to the ground. Either way they will get your hands into a more comfortable position if you have pain putting them flat on the ground
@@gollelp34 I personally have wooden ones, but you can get metal or PVC pipe as well. I prefer wood for the feel and durability and weight
@@gollelp34 just make sure they're long enough so they're more stable, they should fit more than just your hand
My list of first things to buy... #1... handstand parallettes. Use them for push-ups, L-sit, V-sit, and (obviously) handstands. These little things will save your wrists and keep your hands healthy enough to train longer. Also gives you a deeper push-up. Thing #2... wrist wraps. Do about 1/4 of your training without wraps, but having them can really help. The joints will ache before the muscles. Thing #3... doorframe pull-up bar. Thing #4... Rings with adjustable straps. Total = around $120 and you are in good shape to train. You can use two chairs to train your dip "prisoner style" until you get your rings up.
The first item I would recommend, especially since they’re usually so cheap are Resistance bands. The ones in a set with door anchor included. Those are honestly the best (value to cost wise) especially if they’re decently made
So true, i am very happy with my set of resistance bands. They are so versatile
I would recommend at sub $100 a set of dip bars instead of the full pullup rack. They take up far less room, can be used for horizontal pulls, dips, pushups and are easily portable or tucked into a closet. Also, for $20-50 I bought 2 sets of resistance bands. full Loops and single lengths with door anchors. Fantastic for really isolating muscles. Sometimes you don't want to work full compound movements and you just want to target a weak spot. Or you might hurt a joint but still want to exercise without stressing that area.
Great video! Thanks for the tips!
very enlightening video man
Something that I do when seeing something, that I want: Putting it on a list and earning it by doing my workouts. This way I get motivated and I get time to thing wether I really should invest in it or leave it.
Great video !!!! I made a pvc stick a fw months ago. 9$ at home depot. It was a great purchase. I'd like to see your review on the pull up bar you bought. Can you do a video on aerobic exercise I can do in a verry small rom when I don't want to go out into the cold. Thanks so much. We love all your videos !!!
Perfect videos. I've got a power station ect all from decathlon which is great quality. Always anti yoga but it helps alot with disc issues. I'm over 100kg so pull ups are still a challenge 😁
Can’t wait for the review on the pull up power tower! I want one but want to know what you think first! Thanks
Just finished using some fantastic fitness rings and saw this video!
Love the wall watch!
I wanted to buy a pull-up tower and a yoga mat anyways, and now you just confirmed my decision
Very informative, but I am also surprised dumbbells weren't here. More I think about it the more I can kinda see why since their main use would be for arms or slightly elevated push-ups. Definitely worth revisiting
the most dynamic pull up bar possible, the front loader of the tractor :P, and the bucket that should be on it as elevated push up right next to it. Realy fun to do it on the front of the tractor watching the headlights :), and can be elevated at any level up to 4m so even rings can be put on it too. Also can be used to do pushups on the top side when its put flatout. And can be lowered to the ground to increase the load
I have started walking my dog to a fenced in park and have tried to use the swing set for pullups, but my hands only grip around half of the circumference. I am going to try to figure something out to attach like rings or PVC and start a routine while the dog runs around off leash (when noone else is in the park). Thanks for the inspiration and reality check re: spending money!
As the man himself said in one of his pullup videos - you don't need to have a have a firm grip around a pull-up bar - in fact it can be discomforting as your palm will bind up and cause calluses. It can be a bit more challenging to start off - but as you progress you will transition to a proper grip nonetheless.
The stick for pullups is amazing recommendation, because you can do many shoulder mobility a recovery exercises with it as well
Thank you Hampton for your suggestion. 😁
My exercise mat is literally a tent mat that goes underneath your sleeping bag and it works great
I highly recommend Gym rings, so easy to use.
A free standing pull up bar (power tower) i can recommend is the Pull up mate 2. Had mine for a couple months now and wish i got it sooner instead if spending money on doorframe pull up bars or compromising/improvising hanging my rings from the loft hatch or swing sets. You can buy it for £170 or a bit more for various accessories like the height extension kit. It literally takes minutes to set up and take down, it's quite portable, you can set it up in various configurations and heights like parallettes - parallel bars - pull up bar 2m -2.3m height. You can use it to practice most bodyweight exercises, its a fat bar, so works your grip. You can set it up with or without the stabilising bars, hang rings off it. I keep mine set up in my bedroom (2m, just high enough to do hollow body chin ups or pull ups, i'm 5ft 9" tall) and can inverted hang, do backlevera or whatever but if i want extra height or to train outside i can take it down in a matter of minutes and set it up outside with the heigh extention bars so it stands at 2.3m tall, tall enough i have to jump up to the bar. Ive had it set up at half height to practice bar pull overs in my bedroom. Stable enough to do front and back levers, muscle up, toes to bar etc. Its wickedly versatile i love it. Best 250 quid i ever spent. N it all packs down into a little duffle bag, doesnt take up any space. Got one of these, gymnastic rings, a kettlebell and some resistance bands. And got given a bench and some cheap ass dumbbells and an exercise mat. Got a pretty good, complete home gym set up for like £300 And can all be put away quickly (5 mins) under my bed, if say i have to get the spare bed out if family stop over.
Thank you so much Hampton
I love the bird clock. Great content too.
I started simply working out at home for free (we already had a bench) then after I've got good with rowing (which I did with a partvis between 2 chairs, but eventually it damaged the top of the chairs) I got a pullup bar. It's for 1 year or 2 since I have that and only now I ordered a dip bar for 30$ and resistance bands for 18$ because I want to go deeper in calisthenics (like front lever and planche) and I couldn't do dips because of the lack of parallel or any bars at home. I'm pretty happy with that pullup bar, it's nearly like the one you showed in the video but unfortunately I don't know how much it costed. I don't think anybody needs more than that to workout, the dress can be whatever you want I wear simply shorts and t-shirt and it's fine.
very helpful video Hampton! I look forward to your tower review. I'm wondering if its stable enough for straight bar dips, and muscle ups. If so, it's an easy purchase for anyone serious about calisthenics.
Some other good investments i found. Rotating push up grips
Mh favorite fitness equipment: Two chairs (for things like horizontal pullups, horizontal chinups, dips, L-sit and many more) A backpack (for weighted exercises) And a stick (for assisted variations and the horizontal pullups)
Adjustable dumbbells, I go the NordicTrack, a pull up bar that hangs around the door. Also bands, which I use with bands to allow me to safely do wide pull ups. My issue with trying to use rings is having a place to set them up. I travel and so basically in low end hotels that have no space. I do really like the shamrock triple gym pull up bar from Amazon which is very easy to store since it folds flat and even can be broken into two pieces.
I think Rings are the best bang for bucks. They are the most versatile kit there is and they are easily portable. I take mine down to the local park and throw them up in a tree. Longer straps are good because they give you more options for hanging but they get a bit tedious to pack up. I made a reel for mine out of a skate board wheel. I would give resistance bands 2nd billing. They are versatile, portable and inexpensive.
Omg I needed this video
I recommend going to parks with trees that have sturdy branches hanging, you can do pull ups over there, and some parks have pull up bars built there already
Thank you for your content! This past year I would consider a success in terms of overall health. Despite cancelling my gym membership 😅. I've made efforts to reduce or eliminate unhealthy habits, such as smoking, fast food consumption, and changes to my diet to healthier things. Is it perfect? Heck no, I've gained 10lbs in the last couple months,due to changes in my activity levels. But this upcoming year I feel confident I can use the same methods in reverse to add better habits, mostly with exercise, just one day at a time.
Maybe add a powerrack as the last tier, some even come with pull-up and dip station and it's great for scaling when you get to strong to make progress with your bodyweight for your legs for example. But I guess that's usually not the audience watching
Oddly, I came across doing pullups strictly by accident. I had an I beam in my basement and just started pulling. As a 56 year old this worked great for me. I now do 80 pullups as part of my exercise routine and now that I have gotten to that level I am looking online for more info, and here I am.
Whaaat!? 80 pull ups in one session. You're a beast. Find an open air bar and practice high pull ups and then move on to muscle ups. That'll keep you going for a while.
Okay let’s see a video. I can’t imagine anyone doing 80 pull-ups in one session. Unless you mean a day and you do them over hours at 10-15 at a time.
@@lord_haven1114 My session took me about 30 minutes, 3*12 pull ups, 6 minutes on rowing machine, 15 on elliptical, then 4*11.. I am 5'7 160 lbs so my body type suits pull ups.
Great advice, i have a pullup bar and bowflex weights that I got on sale. Use the pullup bar more and that cost $29.99
I think you can also mention resistance bands, as they help beginners to start with rings and are a versatile item as well. For me the best item combination are: resistance bands, rings, kettle bell and a yoga mat.
Highly recommend the Gymnastics rings and the book Overcoming Gravity by Steven Low. Their highly versatile and the book teaches how to set up workouts and scaleable exercises. I've been working out (military) but honestly I buy athletic clothes (like a pack of 5 shirts or 5 shorts) just so I' m not wearing out my other clothes.
Found you recently. Great videos
I have 32 lbs left to lose to meet my big goal. Obviously gonna try to do 99% of it in the next year, but I WILL get there.
If you combine a*good* pull up bar and use it to mount rings you have a very good indoor working station. It allows you to do pull ups, dips and a lot of other exercises like skin the car.
I bought a jump rope and elastic bands. Cheap, versatile amd portable.
I love how you make working out viable for everyone.
I am from China, I operate the export of fitness equipment, I have seen too many customers with muscle strain on the Internet before, must protect their own body, understand their needs, do not come up to increase efforts, but also consider the quality of the body building equipment, the possibility of buying high quality and low price is not very high, but in my here at least to ensure quality products, you can visit my factory. We provide accurate targeting of fitness loving customers' real needs,
I know you mentioned a hollow broom stick would be ideal for excercise, but what about two hollow broom/mop sticks? Love the content man keep it up!
I like this kind of content
This was helpful thanks
I thought this was a nice video, and I agree with pretty much everything in it. Though even though these which I will mention aren't required, I think I would also include resistance bands, that way you have a few more extra options to work out with, it includes resistance but with much less chance of hurting yourself than with conventional weights, and it's portable and light, and all that other stuff. And resistance bands are (at least sometimes) pretty cheap, depending on which kind you get. I might also include weighted clothing, or at the very least just the weighted vest itself, that way you can add on resistance to your calisthenics (push-ups, pull-ups, jumping exercises, etc), and in a sense, your workouts become EXTRA functional, but if a weighted vest is too expensive, a backpack works just as well, just add in some weight, like some water jugs or books.
My biggest problem is my discipline. I have the feeling and motivation to do sport but just once or twice and then loose it again for like some weeks sometimes months. It seems to me that I cant build a mindset around doing it regulary and I also dont get the "fun" feeling working out. Im feeling good after doing some sport but somehow the feeling is not enough to keep me going. A trainings partner or coach would probably really help, because and that sounds sad but I would do it more for them as for me :) Im still watching almost all your videos Hampton, keep doing what you are doing you are an awesome person.
I personally use working out as an excuse to get caught up on youtube videos! Maybe that would help for you
@@AabluedragonAH I dont understand what you mean. While working out I need to concentrate to keep my form and not do half assed. I think watching youtube would just distract me, but thanks for the idea.
I'd buy a kettlebell, and this, in fact, what I did, and I'm really happy about that! This is the most underrated equipment ever in my opinion. However it can be not as cheap as you assume, but still it's worthy 100% and pays off for every dollar costs! Really, the most underrated stuff in terms of popularity among equipment, but on of the most cost efficient (the most, actually, imo) thing you can ever find! Definitely suggest it to everyone who wants to have a progress, to keep up in the good shape, or who wants to improve stamina and strength. Very unique and useful stuff!
If you're worried about price you might be able to make or buy a concrete kettle bell mold.
What can you do with a kettle?
My personal recommandation : pull-up bar + a strong elastic band (70lbs) to ease into doing pull-ups.
My most expensive purchase has been a good quality, wall mounted pull up bar fo safety when I’m doing swinging and weighted exercises on it. Other than that all my other equipment like rings, bands, ab wheel are pretty cheap. My weighted vest is probably the only other piece of equipment that’s a bit expensive.