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Top WFH (workouts from home) for 2021
What is it?
A handy set of weighted skipping ropes that comes in a bundle of either two or four different weights, depending on your fitness goals.
Why do you need it?
The ropes are tailored to the user’s height, making the experience more productive (less catching the rope on your toes). You can either go solo and try out the different weights yourself or go for a structured workout using the Crossrope app.
Does it work?
I noticed more definition in my body after I incorporated Crossrope into my workout a couple times a week; though I would recommend either skipping on grass or getting a skipping mat to make the whole affair easier on your knees. I did my first session on the concrete slabs in my garden ( jumping for just over an hour) and was struggling to walk the next day. After moving to a softer surface, it has become one of the most enjoyable parts of my fitness routine. Crossrope bundles start from£89. Subscription to the app costs £7.30 per month or £59 per year; crossrope.com
What is it?
The follow-up to Peloton’s world-dominating bike. Other than being a really, really, good-looking treadmill (a novelty in itself ), the Tread’s HD touchscreen brings its user Peloton’s complete running, cycling and strength training content.
Why do you need it?
Having the Tread in my apartment removes all barriers to exercise. No hats, gloves or waterproofs needed, just a bottle of water and a pair of trainers and I’m jogging through Arizona trails on the Scenic Run setting, or sprinting it out on a Pop Run session.
Does it work?
Yes. Control knobs and jump buttons make the Tread really easy to use, and the real bonus is that it is smooth and relatively quiet, not noisy or clunky. Enhanced treadmill running requires shoes with bounce, so I highly recommend Hoka One One’s brand-new Carbon X 2s, pictured (£160; hokaoneone.eu), which feature