Fitness accessories for training

Wall ball : the throw that works your whole body

The wall ball is a soft medicine ball with padding that you throw against a wall after a full squat. The movement involves bending your legs, pushing your hips, and extending your arms: thighs, glutes, shoulders, and cardio are engaged with each repetition. In cross-training competitions, the target is at three metres for men, slightly less for women, using balls of nine and six kilos. The wall balls Sveltus of two and four kilos, which are lighter, are used to learn the technique, for long sets with high repetitions, and for those returning to training.

By type of accessory

Fitness accessories are categorized by type:

• Floor mat.
• Elastic bands.
• Medicine Balls.
• Steps.
• Gloves.
• Circuit Training.

Cross-training also includes physical preparation, massage and recovery, strength accessories, and is available on the cross-training page.

Power Bands and step: resistance and cardio

The Power Bands Sveltus are large elastic loops that can be attached to a bar or placed under your feet: they assist with a pull-up, load a squat, or a deadlift, and add resistance that increases as they are stretched. The light version is suitable for shoulders and beginners. Sveltus, a French brand founded by a physical education teacher, specializes in resistance bands. The step Sporti, measuring sixty-eight centimetres by twenty-eight, can be adjusted to two heights: low for cardio choreography, high for explosive step-ups and lunges.

Mats, gym ball and soft balls for the whole family

The floor mat Sporti isolates you from the tiles and protects your back, knees, and elbows during planks, sit-ups, and stretches. The gym ball Softee is forty-five centimetres in diameter and is suitable for people up to about one metre fifty-five: when sitting on it, your thighs should remain parallel to the ground. It adds instability to stability and pelvic mobility exercises. The balls Spordas, like the giant eighty-five-centimetre balloon, the very light Skyfloater ball, or the soft Yuck-E weighted ball, make strengthening exercises feel more like play for kids and group classes.

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Frequently asked questions

What fitness accessories should I choose for home training?

A mat, two elastic bands of different resistances, and a light wall ball are enough for complete circuits of strength and cardio. A step can be added later to vary the sessions without cluttering the room.

Can a wall ball replace a rigid medicine ball?

Not quite: the wall ball, which is soft and has no bounce, is designed to be thrown against a wall and then caught. The rubber medicine ball bounces and is thrown to the ground or to a partner; a wall ball that is too often slammed against the ground will eventually tear.

How do I choose the resistance of an elastic band?

Use a light band for shoulders, arms, and rehabilitation, and a stronger one for legs and glutes, which are more powerful muscles. You should be able to perform twelve to fifteen clean repetitions before fatigue affects your form.

How do I maintain a fitness mat?

Wipe it down after each session with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let it dry flat before rolling it up. Avoid direct sunlight and harsh products, as they harden the foam and make it slippery.

What step height should I choose to start?

Start at the lowest height: your knee should never bend to less than ninety degrees when stepping up. Place your whole foot on the platform and only increase the height once you can perform the sequences without excessive breathlessness.