5 Pieces of Home Fitness Equipment That May Do More Harm Than Good

Home exercise equipment can not only be hazardous to those who use them, but also to young children who treat them as giant toys. With adults, the most common reason they have accidents at home is because they don’t check their equipment first. They simply assume that everything is in great shape and ready for them to use. But you should remember that you’re not at the gym where professionals have already checked everything out before you arrived.

Clamotion wants to share 5 pieces of exercise equipment that could leave you injured and explain what you can use as an alternative.

1. Foam rolls can worsen varicose veins.

What you can do instead is use your bicycle as often as possible, therefore, increasing blood flow in a very healthy way. Similar to walking, it promotes circulation and, at the same time, protects your joints from injuries. Your calf muscles will also get stronger, which means that general leg health will improve. It doesn’t matter what type of bicycle you use as long as you do all the pedaling.

2. Tears in exercise bands can cause broken ribs.

Instead, you can invest in some sliders or gliders that force the muscles of your entire body to participate. They offer too much instability and need all of your muscles to partake in order to do all the exercises. They can make your workouts very intense, and you don’t have to worry about them breaking or falling from somewhere. They are ideal for those who weightlift since they train your muscles without you needing to actually lift any weights.

3. Balance boards can cause ankle injuries.