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Hand Weights
Price: $1-$1.50 per pound
What to look for: Choose a weight that is appropriate for your fitness level. At boot camp we focus more on muscle endurance to fatigue muscles. So, we do a larger number of sets and repetitions. On average, men start with 5-7lbs and women choose 3-5lbs. You can also choose to bring multiple sets of weights, so you can bounce between different weights for different exercises. For example, you might like to have heavier weights to do bicep curls and lighter one for tricep extensions. Furthermore, choose ones that have a neoprene coating. The coating prolongs the life of the weights by protecting them from drops and will be more comfortable on the hands in colder weather than weights made solely of metal.
Care: Try to avoid dropping and aggressively hitting them against hard surfaces. Even though they are forged steel the ends tend to crack and fall off.

Resistance Band
Price: $6-$20+
What to look for: Like the hand weights, choose a band that is appropriate for your fitness level. Step down onto the centre of the band with one foot and with one hand in each handle. Raise straight arms to shoulder height out in front of you (as if you’re were holding out a carpet and shaking it out). This should be challenging but possible to do. Some manufacturers colour code their bands to represent different tensions. The colour coding system is not universal, so try it out before you buy.
Care: Try to do your exercises on surfaces like grass or sand. Gravel or cement can cause early deterioration in the rubber. Inspect your band often and replace it as soon as you notice any little cuts or thinning in the rubber to avoid the band snapping and injuring you during exercises.

Headlamp* (*October-March only)
Price: $16-$30+
What to look for: The smaller the better. Choose an LED over a traditional bulb lamp. It is more compact, lasts longer and costs less. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to meet your needs. This is really for making you more visible to drivers when we go running.
Care: Remove batteries in the off-season to avoid leakage from the batteries.