If You're Starting A Fitness Routine This January (Like I Am), Here Are Some Products That Might Help You Out

Because honestly, who ever knows where to start?

As someone that's ready to take my workout routine seriously this year, I've been doing some digging to find a few bits and pieces that are worth investing in. Whether you're planning to be a regular gym goer or are leaning more towards home workouts, there's a little something in here for everyone.

1. If usual fitness mats never seem wide or padded enough for your workouts, this one from Karma Fitness will be a straight up game changer.

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Whether you prefer doing your fitness routine indoors or outdoors, the thickness of this mat will make your workouts way more comfortable – regardless of where you choose to do them. It's also non-slip and extra wide, meaning you won't feel squashed when trying to do all your different exercises on the mat. As someone that's pretty tall (5'10, I wasn't kidding) this is usually quite a struggle.

Price: £49.00

2. I never used to use training gloves like this, and I definitely paid the price.

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When I first started going to the gym regularly I never used training gloves like these, and I noticed a massive difference when I changed that. They give your hands extra protection when using weights or other gym equipment, so it's less likely you'll get those little blisters on the inside of your hands – you know the ones I mean. These gloves even have extra padding and are non-slip, meaning it'll be easier to maintain a good grip when handling any workout equipment. 

Price: £7.99

3. If you're looking for resistance bands to target your hips and glutes, look no further.

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Something I've always struggled with in the past is rubberised resistance bands bunching up whenever I try to do exercises. These ones have a non-sip design to prevent that, and have the perfect thickness to sit comfortably wherever you choose to use them. This set is a good choice as it comes with three different levels of resistance, so you can vary the strength of your exercises and gradually work yourself up! 

Price: £13.98 for a set of three different resistance bands. 

4. Monitor your progress with this Fitbit health and fitness tracker.

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If you want something to help you stay motivated and on top of your fitness journey, this Fitbit is a good way to do it. It allows you to track your health and fitness progress with functions like heart rate and sleep tracking. If you're someone that likes seeing facts and figures on your progress to motivate you to keep going, investing in one of these is definitely a good option. 

Price: £71.00

5. Stay hydrated with this 2.2-litre water bottle.

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We all know that staying hydrated is a key part of any fitness routine, but do you actually know how much water you drink day to day? Maybe it's just me but I never really keep track, and this 2.2L water bottle even comes with time markings along the side so you can easily monitor your water intake throughout the day. 

Price: £14.99

6. Expand on the exercises you can do from home with this workout kit.

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These few bits and pieces can seriously level up your home workout routine. This 7-in-1 set comes with equipment that will cover you for a full body workout. From cardio to training your core, it's super diverse and seems like an absolute steal for the price.

Price: £19.99 for an ab roller wheel, two push up bars, a resistance band, skipping rope, hand grip, and a knee pad. 

7. Revisit some exercises you may have outgrown by incorporating these ankle weights into your routine.

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If there's a few exercises that don't seem to work you hard enough, try adding these to your ankles beforehand and prepare to have those exercises feel noticeably harder.

Price: £18.61 for one pair of ankle weights. 

8. Want to invest in some weights to level up your home workout routine? I've got you covered with these ones.

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Buying weights is always pretty expensive, but for a decent price you can get your hands on this dumbbell set, which allows you to customise the weight you want to lift. It's got you covered for up to 20kg, which is a pretty good range in my opinion.

Price: £37.99

9. A good skipping rope is underrated if you ask me.

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Skipping is such a great all body exercise. Whether you want to take it light and use it as a warm-up exercise or want to really pick up the pace and challenge yourself, this is definitely worth incorporating into your routine. 

Price: £7.46

10. Come on, you know a good gym set like this one had to make it to the list.

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There's nothing like a good gym set, and this one even comes in a few different colours!

Price: £22.99-£27.99 – they're available in sizes S-L and come in four different colours. 

11. Muscle soreness is inevitable, which is why investing in a foam roller like this one sounds like a good plan to me.

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Having one of these to hand is definitely a good idea, whether you plan on visiting the gym or sticking to home workouts. Muscle soreness is an absolute pain (see what I did there?), but this nifty little thing will help to alleviate some of that post-workout pain or can be used beforehand to get you feeling limber.

Price: £8.49

12. Kettlebells are a home workout staple, and this set is quite affordable.

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If you're looking to ease yourself into using weights in your routine, this is the ideal kettlebell set. It's got a good range of weights, and will allow you to use them for a load of different exercises!

Price: £34.99 for 2kg, 4kg, and 8kg kettlebells.