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Started by Anthony Winyard, September 4, 2016 · 6 Replies · 227 Views
At the moment I'm in week 3 of the Fundamentals but wondering if there is any equipment that will be needed once I start doing the Foundation series?
I do all exercises at home and would like to prepare now so that if there is anything required I have it ready when I come to it rather than not being able to do an exercise when I reach that level until the equipment arrives a few days later.
Hi Anthony,
Glad to hear you are making your way through the Fundamentals. For the Foundation One course you will need floor space, a light dumbbell and a set of rings.
Thank you Tanya.
When you say a set of rings I'm slightly lost. Does that mean I need to fix some rings to the ceiling in my house?
Tanya, could the rings be done using this Pull-up bar?
It could work, though it may be a bit awkward, in the beginning the rings will be used for rowing variations, clearance under the rig could be problematic.
On 04/09/2016 at 9:02 PM, Tanya Hill said:Hi Anthony,
Glad to hear you are making your way through the Fundamentals. For the Foundation One course you will need floor space, a light dumbbell and a set of rings.
Hi Tanya
Is a 2kg dumbbell appropriate? Not sure how 'light' is light. I scrambled around the house to find something for the first workout and just used a 1.7L bottle of gin. 
Rings are new and scary for me. Never used them, never seen them in the flesh before. Is there some advice I can read for what kind to buy and how to install / set them up for the Foundation 1 exercises?
Cheers,
-- Ryan
Hi Ryan,
I love the bottle of gin idea! A 2kg is a great starting point, the size of the dumbbell can increase as you progress but good to start light.
The GB courses give a nice lead in for ring work, working on different rowing variations. Check out GB gear to see what Coach Sommer recommends for rings and straps. https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/gear/
I am a chalk happy gymnast and when using rings I also find chalk to be very helpful to maintain a tight grip.
Keep the questions coming!