Technical Equipment

for Lifting & Running

By: Samantha Farina

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Running & other fitness-related activities can be much

more successful & fun

when certain technical

equipment is added!It’s easier to track

progress, mileage, training, & incorporate

different styles of training by using this

type of equipment.

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Garmin watches are

extremely beneficial

for endurance athletes.They can assess:

PaceDistance/mileageTimeMile splitsHeart rateMap/course

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Types:

These watches range

in price due to the range in technology.

A more simple watch

with just a GPS location will be less expensive than a watch that has all the

possible assessments.

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Cost:Forerunner 10 - $129Forerunner 210 - $199

Forerunner 310XT - $250

Forerunner 620 - $400+

Availability:In-stores or online -www.garmin.com/en-US

www.amazon.com www.DicksSportingGood

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Runnin

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hoes

The type of shoe you

wear while running can say a lot about your physical fitness.

It’s important to have

a shoe that will help

you succeed and prevent injury.

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Types:

Some people need more arch support, where others prefer a

more neutral feel.Getting a shoe that is

comfortable, while also safe is a MUST.

Different brands typically have an array

of different styles.

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Cost:Nike Free 3.0 - $85-140

Asics GT-2000 - $120Saucony Kinvara 5 -

$100New Balance 0 - $110Availability:In-store or online –

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Modell’s www.newbalance.com

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Shoes

These shoes give a natural heel lift, so that proper form can

be maintained while

performing a lift.It allows you to push

off more from your heels versus your toes.

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Cost:AdiPower Rogue- $139

Inov-8 Fast Lift - $150Reebok CF Lifter - $130

Nike Romaleos2 - $200

Availability:In-store or onlineDick’s Sporting Goods

www.roguefitness.comwww.eastbay.com

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traps

This product will help

stabilize the wrist, while supporting your

grip strength during heavy lifts.They help maintain a

grip and allow you to

lift heavier during exercises like; deadlifts or rows.

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Cost:Rogue Leather - $17Versa Gripps FIT - $55Versa Gripps Classic -

$43Harbinger Cotton - $6Availability:In-stores or online

www.bodybuilding.com

www.versagripps.comModells Sporting Goods

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This piece of equipment

will support progress of

strength training and

endurance training.It’s a full-body machine

that allows you to use

your body-weight, or the

addition of extra weight.

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Cost:Gold’s Gym PT - $120Titan Fitness PT1690 -

$90Inspire PT - $450Powerline PT - $220

Availability:In-stores or onlineWalmartK-Martwww.wayfair.com

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If you want to progress in

either running or lifting, or

just overall fitness, these

5 products will do wonders

for your GAINZ and success!They will also ensure your

safety and proper technique while training.