Cardio and Conditioning Gear

Conditioning does not need a gym membership. A jump rope, a set of boxing gloves or a compact walking pad can raise your heart rate in a small space and a short window.

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Cardio

Jump rope

Ten minutes goes further than most people expect.

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Starter

Cardio

Boxing gloves

For bag work and pad drills at home or at a gym.

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Cardio

Walking pad treadmill

Slim enough to slide under a bed or couch.

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What to look for

Pick what you will do on a bad day, not what looks best on paper.
Noise matters in apartments. Ropes and bags can be loud, walking pads are quiet.
Start with short sessions and add time before adding intensity.

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