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LEVELS & FITNESS EQUIPMENT

A Full-length Mirror

A full-length mirror that can be hung on the wall or leaned against it. You should be able to fit completely in it, including your feet and arms raised or outstretched, while you're standing and performing exercises in your work area. The mirror should not distort proportions.

Masking Tape

Masking tape, 5 cm /1.9 in wide, can be purchased at any hardware store (and some hardware and art/office supply stores). We need it to mark out our work area (rug, mat, floor).

Fitness Mat (if needed)

The optimal mat thickness is 0.5 cm/0.2 in (or 1.0 cm/0.4 in for dense mats); anything thinner will be painful, while anything thicker will be too soft and compromise stability. The length and width should match your body length and size, so that when in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your legs straight, you can fit completely on the mat.

Fitness Stick / Analogue

An analogue of a fitness stick, regular (non-telescopic) mop, or broom pole will suffice, as long as it doesn't have a significant weight difference at the ends (for example, a heavy knob handle on one side). The pole/stick should be at least 1 meter (100 cm) long, preferably longer—1.2 meters (120 cm) or 1.4 meters (140 cm).

Cloth

Women are advised to wear sports bras, bras, or tops with support (especially for cardio workouts). For both men and women, lightweight leggings, shorts, and (optionally) non-slip socks (with silicone caps) are suitable for work.

Clothing should not be tight or constricting. You should be able to breathe easily and fully during exercises, especially during the cardio warm-up blocks and breathing exercises.

Fingerless gloves can also be worn without lifting weights to prevent your hands from slipping when pressing on the floor during exercises.