Guide to Buying a Kettlebell

Posted on April 13, 2022 at 11:44 am.

If you’re interested in buying a kettlebell but don’t know where to start, this ultimate guide is for you.

Kettlebell training has exploded in recent years, with professional and amateur athletes all availing of the massive benefits it produces.

Getting strong, fitter and leaner in a shorter space of time and with minimal fuss.

It’s that easy (almost!).

In this guide, our Home Gym Expert Staff member, Alex Malone, takes you through the most important aspects of buying a kettlebell.

He will take you through things to look for when buying a kettlebell, as well as all the benefits and top tips you will need.

Don’t forget our wide range of kettlebells to get you started.

If cardio is your thing but weight training not so much, check out our guide on How to Buy a Spin Bike.

How to Buy a Kettlebell Overview

Kettlebells, often known as ‘Russian hand weights’, have been around since the 1700s, although they have only recently acquired widespread media attention and appeal in the fitness industry.

While kettlebells have long been seen as a source of pride in Russia, they were not manufactured and used in North America until 1998.

In 1985, Russia designated kettlebell a sport with its own set of rules and regulations.

On a global scale, both men and women participate in power and strength endurance sports, both recreationally and competitively.

Types of Kettlebell

“Hi guys, firstly you got to remember that there are two different types when buying a kettlebell – vinyl coated kettlebells and cast iron kettlebells.

“The cast-iron kettlebell, sometimes known as the ‘original’ kettlebell, is constructed entirely of cast-iron.

“The material and design of the handle and weight are both consistent. The vinyl kettlebell is similar to the cast-iron kettlebell in appearance, but it has a vinyl coating that covers the weight and, in some cases, the grip.

“One thing to be conscious of is that if a kettlebell is covered n vinyl, it may not be the exact weight, while they can also be kore expensive due to manufacturing costs.

“Both are suitable for commercial and home gym use, but if you’re planning on doing double-handed exercises like kettlebell swings, cast iron kettlebells are what to buy.”

Benefits of Kettlebell Training

Low Impact Cardio

“Traditional cardiovascular activities such as running can be quite beneficial to strength athletes, they can also be extremely taxing on the body.

“If your recovery isn’t completely customized to that strategy, adding hours on the treadmill to your training might not be the most beneficial cardio option either.

“Kettlebell training means you won’t be putting the same repetitive strain on your joints and connective tissue as you would if you were jogging because your feet stay grounded during even the most powerful moves.”

Full Body Workout

“Kettlebells’ allure stems from the fact that they’re healthy for more than simply your heart and lungs.

“They can also help you increase your muscular strength and mass all over your body.

“Everything from swings to Turkish get-ups will make you a significantly stronger lifter because most kettlebell exercises stimulate muscles from head to toe.

“Working with kettlebells will give your entire body a major boost in strength, with a focus on your core.”

Better Mobility

“The good news is that you don’t need good coordination or mobility to begin kettlebell training.

“With workouts like Turkish get-ups and kettlebell windmills, you may start simple and gradually increase your overhead mobility, coordination, and stability.

“Deep kettlebell goblet squats, as well as precise kettlebell deadlifts and swings, will improve hip mobility and coordination.

“Your coordination and mobility will have greatly improved by the time you progress to the more challenging kettlebell moves.”

Practicality

“They are also a super quick way of shedding some pounds in a short space of time. Some studies find you can burn up to 400 calories in a 20 minute workout.

“So they will leave you feeling great both mentally and physically afterwards.

“They are also incredibly easy to store and carry around than other weights and won’t take up a lot of room in your home gym.”

How To Buy a Kettlebell Top Tips

Don’t Go Too Heavy

“It won’t benefit you if you go too heavily.

“You’ll do more harm than good by exercising your ego.

“You’re not ready for it just because you saw it on the internet.

“While it’s necessary to push yourself, if you’re sacrificing form in order to lift a given weight, the possible injury outweighs the potential benefit.

“As long as you keep within your capabilities, heavyweight is necessary for gaining strength.

“It’s easy to get carried away with a goal of pressing or swinging greater and heavier weights.

“Stop the set as soon as your form deteriorates, or even a set or two before that, if you’re utilizing a weight you can handle for a specific rep range.”

Simplify Your Training

“Nothing beats the simplicity of one or two bells and some fresh air if you’re in your home gym

“When it comes to gym equipment in traditional venues, it’s easy to get caught up in the ‘more is better’ approach.

“The list goes on and on with racks, dumbbells, cable machines, ab stations, and so on.

“With a few kettlebells, you may add dynamic moves to your calisthenics practice at home, simplifying it.

“Check out our amazing bundle offers HERE.

“A change of pace from in-depth, percentage-driven workouts can be refreshing.

“Simple complexes and movements can help you keep going on your strength journey without missing a beat and without the need for a ton of equipment and weight.”

Stay within your Ability

“Just because you desire to accomplish something doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to do it.

“The talent is more vital than the will.

“If you’re new to the kettlebell world, social media may be a dangerous area. Juggling, aggressive motions, and high-volume routines may appear appealing, but if you’re not ready, take a step back.

“We’ve got some great workout ideas below.”

Kettlebell Training Workouts

“There is loads of brilliant kettlebell workouts you can find online and do at home.

“Below are some links to our favourites.”

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Conclusion

We really hope you enjoyed this blog.

If you’re interested in more really good content, check out our Blog right here.

Or why not shop our Kettlebell range HERE or below.

Beginners Guide to Suspension Training

Posted on January 7, 2022 at 4:11 pm.

Written by Ger Flanagan

If you’re looking for a change up to your training schedule this New Year, suspension training might be for you.

For those who don’t know what it is, it’s basically resistance-based strength training centred around bodyweight exercises using ropes.

So remember those straps hanging from the ceilings or squats rack in the gym?

That’s them.

But another reason that makes suspension training so popular is how practical it is. Kits like TRXTraining allow you to workout wherever you at, be it at home, at work, or on the road.

Check out the video below more information on the most popular suspension training kit, TRXTraining.

Interest? Keep reading then.

What is Suspension Training

Suspension training, often referred to as TRXTraining, is resistance exercise that uses a system of ropes and cables to allow you to leverage your body weight against gravity.

Rings and TRX accessories are examples of common suspension equipment seen in gyms.

It may make any exercise more challenging by providing an unstable platform that requires more core activation. It also attempts to improve your strength, aerobic endurance, balance, coordination, and power all in one session.

Benefits of Suspension Training

TRXTraining, sometimes known as suspension training, is an exercise regimen that has been demonstrated to increase total body strength, stability, and cardiovascular health. This is accomplished without the use of typical weight lifting, kettlebell swinging, or lifting semi-truck tires.

Suspension training advocates claim that it improves core body strength as well as joint and muscular stability, lowering the risk of injury.

Here are 8 benefits in short.

Strengthens the core
Strengthens the body’s functional strength, agility, and power.
Over 50 exercises can be done
Portable/Easy set up can adapt to various fitness levels
It’s an excellent workout for seniors
It lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke.
It may help with weight loss and body composition.

How to get Started in Suspension Training

The great thing about suspension training is how simple it is to get started.
All you need is a small area of space, something to hang your kit on and a suspension training or TRXtraining kit, which is available right HERE.

Set up is simple.

Plus, there’s an array of workouts to get you started straight away.

Suspension Training Workouts for Beginners

If you’re just starting off, we recommend you keep it simple to get a feel for suspension training.

Try these basic suspension training exercises and see how you get on.

Remember, start slow and find your pace.

Plank

A great exercise to hit your core – essential for your full body.

Begin by lying on your stomach, facing away from the anchor point, and placing your toes into the foot cradles with the straps at midcalf. Back into the grips with your heels, squeeze your calves, quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core, and press into a flawlessly flat plank.

Hold for up to 30 seconds or as long as you can. Repeat for a total of three sets.

Low Row

Good for posture, hitting those strong back muscles and your arms.

You can change the intensity and difficulty of this move simply by your feet position and strap length.

With the suspension trainer shortened, stand facing the anchor point. Begin with your elbows bent at 90 degrees, the handles at your rib cage, body straight and planked. Slowly straighten your arms to lower your body, keeping your body in a straight line from head to toe and return to the start by bending the elbows.

Perform three sets of 8–10 reps.

Squat

No matter your fitness levels, the squat has massive potential for benefits.

You can improve your mobility and your ankles and hips, which will improve your everyday wellbeing, as well as building huge strength.

Stand facing the anchor point with the TRX straps adjusted to mid-length. Hold the handles in front of you with your elbows soft and take a step back until the straps are slightly tight. Lower your hips and back as low as you’re comfortable without leaning backward. Return to a standing position by squeezing your glutes.

Three sets of 8–10 reps are recommended.

Chest Press

Brilliant for hitting your chest muscles with a powerful pushing movement along with stabilising your core and spine.

One of the staples of suspension training.

Stand facing away from the anchor point, with the TRX straps fully stretched. Begin by standing on the balls of your feet and pressing against the strap handles with your arms extended exactly below your shoulders. Lower yourself till your elbows are roughly 90 degrees while keeping your body in a straight plank. As you push back up to the starting position, straighten your arms and support your core.

Reps should be 8–10 reps in three sets.

Lunges

Great for building leg strength and increasing your range of motion in a controlled state.

Begin by standing facing the anchor point with the straps at mid-length. Step your right leg back and bend both knees to 90 degrees while keeping a light grasp on the handles. Return to a standing position by squeezing your glutes. Repeat on the opposite side. That counts as one rep.

Three sets of 8–10 reps.

Bicep Curl

The great thing about these bicep curls is that they engage the whole body, not just the bicep.

Again, adjusting your feet will alter the difficulty.

Begin with your pinkies at your temples and elbows raised high, with the straps at mid-length. Straighten your arms while keeping your elbows raised and your body straight. Without lowering your elbows or rising your shoulders, return to the beginning position.

Three sets of 8–10 reps.

Hamstring Curls

Hamstring strength is key for powerful legs and also essential for healthy joints to influence mobility.

So ensuring they are strong and rigorous is essential.

With the straps at midcalf length, lie on your back facing the anchor point and place your heels in the foot cradles. Keep even pressure in your heels, engage your glutes and core, keep your hips lifted and drag your heels as if they were on train tracks until your knees are stacked over your hips. Return your legs to straight while maintaining a tight core.

Perform three sets of 8–10 reps.

Conclusion

Keep an eye on our blog for even more content on suspension training workouts and advice.

We’ve also got some other great homework content, like Bundee Aki’s favourite Resistance Bands excercises. Or, our Yoga Expert Roberta Harrington has some Basic Yoga Poses for Beginners.

We’ve got some of the leading Home Gym products to help you get started right HERE.

At Home Resistance Band Workout with Bundee Aki

Posted on December 20, 2021 at 1:33 pm.

Written by Ger Flanagan

Bundee Aki is a big fan of resistance bands and he’s going to show us his favourite at home resistance band workout exercises.

Resistance bands are incredibly practical and allow you to do a workout pretty much anywhere.

So why not try out these simple exercises next time you’re at home or in the gym – get them HERE:

At Home Resistance Band Workout: Bicep Curl

“Benefits of a bicep curl I find is that it helps me develop my lower and upper arm strength and also helps me with my rugby when I go into contact and I am holding the rugby ball as hard as I can or as tight as I can so people don’t strip it off me.

“Résistance bands work for warm up and and a workout as well when you’re doing a bicep curl.”

Instructions

Place yourself in the middle of a resistance band. Place the central piece of your resistance band on the floor while holding the ends. Step one foot onto the band, so the band is in the centre of your foot. Then, with your feet shoulder-width apart, place your other foot on the resistance band. Ensure that the band does not shift and that your feet are at ease.
Hold the resistance band’s ends in your hands. While performing your workout, stand with your back straight and your eyes forward. Maintain a straight line with your arms at your sides, palms facing inward. Maintain a modest amount of tension between your hands and feet by holding the band. Some resistance bands incorporate handles to make them easier to grip. Otherwise, grab them and squeeze them as tightly as possible.
Hold your curl for 2-3 counts by bending your elbows. Raise your hands to stretch and tighten the ends of the resistance band. To avoid the bands snapping or slipping, use a slow, controlled motion. To work your muscles, bring your hands in front of your shoulders and flex your biceps for 1-2 seconds.
Hold dumbbells in addition to the resistance band to make your curl more difficult. You can raise both arms at the same time or alternate arms with each curl.
To finish your rep, slowly lower your arms. Straighten your arms out again at the same regulated speed after you’ve finished counting. If you let go of the bands as you lower your arms, you risk injuring yourself. Rest for 1 count after your hands are at your sides and the resistance band feels loose again before continuing your reps.
During your workout sessions, do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps. During your curl, don’t lift your feet since the resistance band may shatter and injure you.

At Home Resistance Band Workout: Tricep Extension

“The difference between doing a bicep curl is obviously working the front muscle of your arm. When you’re doing a tricep extension, it’s working that muscle on the back of your arm.

“You can also do an overheard extension, which also hits the back of the arm but isolates the muscle a bit more because you’re trying to stay still.”

Instructions

Attach a substantial item above your head, such as a door jamb, to which you can safely attach an exercise band. With your elbows bent and by your side, grab the band’s ends. Straighten your elbows while tucking them into your sides. Return to the starting position slowly. Repeat.
Only move your elbow. Make no movements with your waist, shoulders, or back. Maintain good balance and form by contracting your abdominals.

At Home Resistance Band Workout: Band Pull

“There is a lot of benefits you can get out of a pull apart band resistance.

“It helps with your strength, as well as your back and your shoulders. It’s a good exercise to warm up and also a good workout to get the upper body ready for a big session.”

Instructions

Hold an exercise band out in front of you at roughly chest height while standing up straight. Hands should be at least shoulder width apart. Then, pressing your shoulder blades together, pull the band apart. Then go back to where you started. Try to complete 30 per day. If your band’s resistance is too easy or too difficult, you can adjust it. Only move your elbow. Make no movements with your waist, shoulders, or back. Maintain good balance and form by contracting your abdominals.

If you liked Bundee Aki’s workout, why not check out 5 of the Best Weight Training Exercises for Women, with out other brand ambassador, Rianna Jarrett.

We’ve also got a top range of Home Gym equipment available HERE.

The Ultimate Guide to Yoga At Home

Posted on December 11, 2021 at 5:10 am.

Written by Ger Flanagan

Doing yoga at home has a multitude of mental and physical benefits for your body and mind.

That’s not to mention just how practical and easy-to-do the workouts are from the safe and comfortable confines of your house.

Intersport Elverys is going to make that even easier for you.

Our expert staff member and qualified yoga instructor, Roberta Harrington of @bobbybyrobertaharr, is going to take you through everything you need to know about starting your yoga at home journey.

Check out her free YouTube class focusing on Sports Yoga for Performance and Recover HERE.

This blog will cover all the basics you need to know about doing yoga at home: What you need; types of yoga; correct breathing; and where you can find some great routines- G to get you started.

Roberta will also have some more detailed yoga content and workouts here, like some of the Basic Yoga Poses for Beginners.

Take it away, Roberta!

What is yoga?

“So, yoga is a spiritual based practice which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body.

“It’s a combination of asanas (or postures) and breathwork, and it allows an individual to relax their mind, become fitter and more flexible, increase strength, to tone, improve breathing and much more.”

Doing yoga at home

“I would recommend just keeping it simple, especially if you’re a beginner and just testing the waters!

“All you need is a yoga mat – no need for an expensive one until you know you’re enjoying what you’re doing – and then some comfortable and breathable clothing and a quiet space to practice.

“Make sure you declutter the space and feel free to light some candles, dim the lights and put on some relaxing music to make the space your own. There are some great yoga playlists on Spotify too.

“If you are just starting out with yoga and have had a recent injury, mat thickness can make a real difference. For example, I had an ALC injury in the past and after the surgery I found that my right knee was very sensitive, due to the use of a thin mat. It made it almost impossible to hold or to enjoy postures like low lunge for example.

“Thicker mats provide more cushioning for sensitive areas of the body, so keep that in mind when you are choosing your mat. Some props can also be very beneficial for those recovering from injury like yoga blocks for hamstring injuries or yoga straps for shoulder injuries. Props are equally as useful for beginners too.”

Benefits of doing yoga at home

“Sometimes heading to a yoga studio can feel like a daunting prospect for beginners, whereas home is generally a space safe for every individual, meaning it is a great place to start your yoga journey until you build confidence and focus on getting the basics rights.

“There is an amazing selection of yoga classes and courses available on YouTube and Instagram now which means that you can save money and take classes on your own schedule, instead of running and racing to make a live class. Having the option to choose from a wide range of instructors is always a huge benefit too, meaning that you can change styles and intensities as you please.

“Personally, however, as a teacher I would say that I crave that studio space because you can really feed off the energy of the people around you. And for beginners, you can see all the different progressions within the class.

“So there’s benefits to both.”

How to breath correctly in yoga

“We look for deep belly breathing in yoga, also known as diaphragmatic breathing and abdominal breathing, which is bringing the breath deep down into the belly, moving beyond shallow chest breathing.

“This is a very calming style of breathing and is especially beneficial for stress reduction.

“It helps to increase oxygen intake and lung capacity, which is crucial for fitness and athletes.

“This can be practiced on its own, or as a warm up or as a cool down breathing exercise in yoga.

“Follow these steps:”

Sit or lie in a comfortable seated position and relax your shoulders
Place one hand one your belly and another on your chest. Close your eyes if you wish
Take a deep breath through your nose, moving the breath into your abdomen and feeling your belly expand. The chest should see little to no movement
Purse your lips (as if drinking through a straw), press gently on your stomach and exhale slowly
Repeat these steps several times

Ujjayi Breath

“This is a really popular breathing technique in yoga. It helps improve concentration, quietens the mind and releases tension in the body. Inhalation and exhalation are done through the nose.”

Keep your mouth closed
Constrict your throat to the point that your breathing makes a tidal wave sound, or like waves meeting the shore
Control your breath with your diaphragm
Keep your inhalations and exhalations equal in duration

Different types of yoga

“There are lots of different types of yoga, so enjoy the process of finding your style!

“I’ll take you through some of the main styles now.”

Hatha yoga

“A style of yoga where we hold postures for 3-5 breaths. The class may be full body focused or it may be centred about a particular charka or body area for example. Some instructors will take you through breathing techniques in a class too.

“Hatha is typically practiced more slowly, with more static posture holds than a Vinyasa flow or Ashtanga class for example. The teacher may include mantras, visualisations, hand gestures and cleansing techniques as part of the class. Sports yoga is hatha based.”

Vinyasa yoga

“Vinyasa is often seen as the most athletic or dynamic style of yoga. Movement is performed with the breath. We often say, ‘one breath, one movement’. It is a creative style of yoga where generally no two classes are the same. It is a great style to improve fitness levels, build strength and to tone.”

Power yoga

“A fast-paced style of yoga that’s focused on building strength and endurance… although it requires mindfulness and focus on your breathing, power yoga is more dynamic than meditative forms of yoga and provides a good cardio and strength-training workout.

“You will sure to sweat lots!”

Yoga Nidra

“Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation also known as ‘yogic sleep’ or ‘effortless relaxation’.

“It’s usually practiced lying down with a teacher guiding the session. The practice draws our attention inwards, and we learn to surf between the states of wakefulness and sleep, where our body finds its natural state of equilibrium (homeostasis) – the breath balances and becomes quiet, unconscious and conscious aspects of the mind reveal themselves, and we fall into an innate state of deep, blissful awareness.” This is a great style of yoga to practice if you struggle to fall asleep or if you have poor overall sleep quality.”

Ashtanga

“Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a physically demanding style of yoga.

“Students follow a set sequence of postures each time, gradually progressing through the series. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga emphasises the linking of movement and breath (vinyasa), Ujjayi breathing and bandhas (energy blocks).”

Bikram/Hot

“This is named after Bikram Choudhury and features a sequence of set poses in a sauna-like room. The sequence involves 26 basic postures, with each one performed twice. There is a strong focus on alignment in this style.

“Be prepared to sweat – LOTS!”

Hot yoga

“This is a vigorous form of yoga performed in a very warm and humid studio. There are many different types of hot yoga classes.”

Yin Yoga

“This targets your deep connective tissues.

“It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body.

“Because you’re holding poses for a longer period of time than you would in other traditional types of yoga, yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen those rarely-used tissues while also teaching you how to breathe through discomfort and sit with your thoughts.

“Through deep poses, we can open up any blockages and allow energy to flow freely through the body.”

Restorative

“This encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness and deep breathing.

“Unlike more active yoga styles such as vinyasa or Bikram, you can expect to hold a pose for 5 minutes or more, only performing a handful of poses in one restorative yoga session.”

Where to find lessons?

“You will find lots of free yoga classes over on my Instagram @bobbybyrobertaharr.

“Feel free to get in touch with any content ideas you have or what you would like to see.

“But there’s so much out there at the minute. Even if you just look up the various types of yoga on YouTube or Instagram or search on IG via hashtags – you can find a wide variety of content.”

Conclusion

So there you have it.

If Roberta has inspired you to start your yoga journey, then check out our training range here or below to help you get started.
If not, well there’s plenty more content coming to change your mind

5 of the Best Weight Training Exercises for Women

Posted on November 22, 2021 at 5:14 pm.

Written by Ger Flanagan

Is this the year you want to really get in shape? Well, we’re here with the best weight training exercises for women to help you do just that.

Don’t worry if you’re slightly intimidated by starting weight training for the first time either, it’s easier than it looks.

Also, forget about that myth that weight training makes women ‘big and bulky’ – that’s completely outdated.

It’s proven to benefit heart health, bone health, body composition, sporting performance, metabolism, injury prevention and mental health.

So if you’re heading for the gym, or working out from home, and are wondering what basic weight training exercise you can do, look no further.

We’ve got you covered below.

Our brand ambassador and Republic of Ireland soccer star, Rianna Jarret explains what her best weight training exercises for women are.

Oh, and by the way, you also might be interested in our Ultimate Guide to Doing Yoga at Home Blog?

Best Weight Training Exercises for Women

Dumbbell Chest Press

“Playing any kind of field sport, the dumbbell chest press is really important. Especially for me as a strike, it’s important to be strong in my upper body – my arms and my chest – in order to keep the defenders away from the ball.
“When you’re doing the exercise, it’s important to make sure you’re in control of the movement throughout the exercise and not letting the dumbbell swing or sway while pressing.

“Keep your feet plant on the ground, engage the core and try and aim for 90-degree angles in your arms when you are at the bottom of the lift.

“I like to do three sets of eight repetitions.”

One arm row

“You will need a bench or sturdy platform to do this exercise. You need to keep two feet on the ground and one arm on the bench.

“It’s important to bring the dumbbell to your chest while concentrating the feeling with your back and shoulder muscles. So squeeze these at the top of the move.

“This is good for building a strong core a well and as a field sport athlete, helps me in keeping the defender at arms width.”

Seated Shoulder Press

“You will need a bench or something similar for this exercise.

“Start off with a light weight to get the feel for the movement, making sure you get a full range of motion while staying controlled throughout.

“This exercise is very important for a footballer because I need to be strong in my shoulders to compete in the aerial battles.”

Tricep Extension

“The start position for this exercise is very similar to the one arm row and all the same principles apply only you keep one knee on the bench too.

“The only difference is you’re starting at close to a 90-degree angle before sweeping the dumbbell back towards your feet and aiming to keep get your arm at 180 degrees.

“This is key for me as a footballer because upper body strength is such an important part of the game.”

Kettlebell/Dumbbell Squat

“Squats with a kettlebell train the legs dynamically while also engaging the upper back and shoulders. As you hold the kettlebell in front of you, they also put a strain on your core.

“Stand with your feet hip width apart to perform a kettlebell squat. Pick up your kettlebell with both hands and hold it close to your chest with the handle facing downwards and your hands around the primary section of the kettlebell.

“Squat with your chest high and back straight while holding the kettlebell close to your chest.

“Squats are really good because how they challenge your whole body throughout the exercise and are definitely one of the best weight training exercises for women.”

Check out the video of Rianna Jarrett below.

We hope this guide has given you some inspiration and guidance in kickstarting your weight training schedule.

If you’re not yet feeling comfortable to hit the weight rack, cardio and running exercise has a lot of health benefits too.

You can check out our home-gym and weight training accessories HERE or below.

Christmas Gifts For Fitness Training | Gift Guides 2021

Posted on November 12, 2021 at 3:37 pm.

Written by Intersport Elverys

Have you been Inspired By Fitness Training this year?

Intersport Elverys certainly have and we’re committed to helping to inspire you to more.

We have everything you’ll need to find the perfect Christmas gift for the gym goer and home workout-ers in your house – have a look below.

Before you do, you might be interest in our other Christmas 2021 gift guides, where we have covered mens, womens, kids and runners.

Nike Training

The latest drop from Nike is a must have this Christmas for all fitness fanatics.

We love the Nike Mens Swoosh Hoodie in grey and the Nike Mens Dry Pant Taper, great training.

For women the Nike Swoosh Ultrabreathe Sports Bra is hugely popular, as are the Nike One Women’s Capri Tight 2.0.

Check out the full Nike Range HERE

YOGA

Yoga is one of the easiest and most beneficial workout you can do at home.

There are so many forms of great content online, including out Ultimate Guide to Yoga blog.

We’ve got a great range of comfortable yoga wear from all the top brands that you can find HERE

Home Gym

We’ve all been partial to a home workout or two since 2020 began!

And we have an incredible range of strength, cardio and home gym accessories just for you and your home gym.

This Rotocycle Fusion Spin Bike is the ultimate spin bike for your beginners and athletes alike, or this USF Squat Rack is one of the most important pieces of equipment for your home gym. Of course, you can’t forget the USF Olympic Bench either.

Check out our full range of Home Gym right HERE.

Puma Training

While new training gear won’t instantly make you stronger, it will enhance your performance and get you excited to work out.

What more could anyone ask for this Christmas? You give them the gear, and the rest is up to them.

Some of the latest Puma training gear is top class and will do just that.

Like the Puma Mens Evostripe Full Zip Hoodie or the Puma Mens Evostripe Pants. While the Puma Favourite Heather Cat Women’s Muscle Top is flying off the shelves, as is the Puma Women’s Train PWR Half Zip.

Check out the full Puma range HERE.

Wearable Tech

For something very special this Christmas get them the gift of motivation with a new running watch or headphones.

It will provide them with everything they need to keep on track and motivated for the 2021 running season.

In terms of gifts for a runner, they are right up there with the best!

Check out the latest range in Garmin, Fitbit, Aftershokz and STAT Sports HERE.

Training Footwear

No gym or fitness training session is complete without a proper pair of trainers.

You will stand out from the crowd with the Reebok Nanoflex Women’s Trainers or the Nike Renew In-Season TR 11 Women’s Trainers in pink.

The Nike Free Metcon 4 Men’s Trainers will make sure you get the best out of your session, while you won’t be found wanting in the slick Reebok Nano X1 Men’s Trainers.

Just out our full range right HERE.

For more great gift ideas for runners call in-store and ask our expert staff for advice when ticking off the Christmas shopping list.

Or check out our full CHRISTMAS RANGE HERE OR BELOW