Recommended Equipment

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

*You don't NEED any equipment for this programme - you could use a water bottle instead of a weight and make do without the bands.

BUT...

SOME equipment is going to help you get more out of the programme.

Watch the video or read the text below - I have divided the equipment up into "levels", from most to least important

LEVEL ONE - "Just want to get started"

at least one dumbell - most women will do well with about 5kgs - but if you are totally new to lifting weights, or nervous about weights, start with a 3kg (but not less than that)
a resistance band - get the "light" one - these are available from most drug stores
a sofa to sit/lean on for various exercises (a workout bench is even better! But not necessary)
a surface to do incline pushups from - surfaces of varying heights around the house can be very useful - the kitchen counter/back of the sofa, the kitchen table, the arm of the sofa....

LEVEL TWO - "Taking it seriously"

get 3 dumbells of different weights - a good "Starter Pack" is a 3, 5 and 7kg dumbell (you don't need pairs, just singles)
glute bands - you can order these online in packs of 5, or get them from most sports shops
a resistance band with handles
a post to wrap said resistance band around (especially useful in the third tri!)

LEVEL THREE - not necessary, but great if you have!