Recommended Modalities

   When beginning session with Senshi Training, you may need to purchase a few items of your own to bring with you to the gym. This not only ensures that you always have what you need, however we are also slowing the spread of germs by using our own personal equipment. 

  Shortly after beginning your journey with Kaie you will perform portions of your workout alone, before meeting for your session. Off days with Kaie will require a rest day or a day of movement, and not all gyms carry all the equipment that we always need. 

    So to get you started, here are some ideal modalities to keep with you in a gym bag for every session. 

    1. Wrist wraps: These bad boys are great for any push, pull, or even a heavy leg day! If your wrists are not strong enough to fully support the weight you are holding or pushing, wrap it up! There's nothing wrong with a little assistance now and then. We also keep ourselves from a higher risk of injury. My suggestion is Tuff Wraps. They are simple and have fun patterns and colors to choose from. You can find them on the networking resources page. 


    2. Weight belt: regardless of your goals, we WILL BE LIFTING HEAVY. When you lift heavy you need extra support for the core. If you aren't conditioned to know how to brace properly through your movements just yet, a weight belt is a great way to assist in that vital connection that we need to keep our spines healthy, strong and protected. My best suggestion is a 2Pood belt. The velcro is amazingly grippy and they have a nice stopper incase your velcro ever wears out too much, this will catch your belt from loosen too much. They also have soooo many fun patterns and colors to choose from. Not Sure of your size? Just ask Kaie! You can find them on the Networking Resources page. 

    
    3. Mini bands: We have dynamic warm ups that consist of using of mini band. Often times I may not be there during your warm up if you are my first person, the gym may not carry readily available bands either. Keeping your own is always a great measure to save you time and keep you on track. My favorite are the fabric ones from Cakey Bum. You can find them on the Networking Resources page. 

   
    4. Shoes: Shoes matter! They interact with the ground you are on and the sole of the shoe. If your shoes are not well made and designed to absorb shock, you could be harming your joints and bones more than you realize. For leg days without any plyometrics, I would suggest a pair of Ryderwear. These are flat and flexible, you can feel the ground beneath you and grip. For all other days and HiiT days, I recommend the No Bull shoe. They have a runner, a cross trainer, and a lifter. All do different things for the foot and body based on the type of workout that day. We focus on the cross trainer. This is a great shoe for jumping, running, and doing any kind of plyometrics in. Don't be fooled by the price, if you are paying $50 for your shoes, they aren't well made and may not be providing the protection your feet need. The price of these shoes is an average of $120, I have five pair total and my oldest pair is three years old and still wearable. While I suggest getting a new pair of shoes every 8-12 months, these are a shoe that last! You can find them on the Networking Resources page. 

     5. Ankle cable straps: These are great for a leg day without Kaie! Warm-ups often consist of these and workouts for aesthetics as well. Be cautious, they are not all made the same and not all of them have velcro that lasts. You can find mine, the Gym Reapers brand, on the Networking Resources page. 

  These are my top suggestions to get you completely started for the wellness journey ahead of you. They are, at some point, much needed tools to help you reach your goals and complete the workout! 

   Remember that we can pay for health one of two ways, through healthcare of the Western medicine type, or we can pay through fitness and nutrition. The choice is always ours to make.