Yet gym-goers typically gravitate to the same basic cardio machines and weights over and over.
One reason certain pieces of equipment get overlooked?
People have no idea how to even begin incorporating them into their routine!
Yet incorporating some new props can boost your fitness in new waysand keep things interesting.
Kom says that these multifunctional boxes are perfect for lower-body workouts as well as for improving balance.
Plus, you will get a cardio workout too!
ACE-certified personal trainer and founder and CEO ofStudio SWEAT
Engaging your core and leg muscles will help ensure you land firmly on the box.
As a beginner, start with the lowest plyo box at your gym.
Proper form is very important here, Kom says.
Keeping your arms at your sides and focusing on engaging your core will help keep your back flat.
Kom says that beginners should start out with no weights added to the sled.
Starting out with too much weight could result in serious injury, she cautions.
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