Hi! I’m Anna Woods,

a personal trainer and freelance writer. More importantly, I’ve been in the position you’re in right now. I lost weight and got into shape by educating myself and adopting fitness as a way of life, not just as a hobby. I’d like to share what I know with you. I can help you lose weight and keep it off with my honest, no-BS approach to fitness.

Here at Fitness Gear 101, you’ll find practical fitness information, workout tips and nutritional advice that has worked for me and will work for you, too!
HEALTH & FITNESS
Want to weigh less?
Eat more!

Eat more and lose weight? That’s right. With this six-meals-a-day plan, you’ll shed stubborn body fat without ever feeling starved. Plus, you’ll experience a boost in your energy levels, allowing you to do more of the activities you enjoy. It’s happy, healthy weight loss.

WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Total fitness from the comforts of home

You don’t need a lot of space or money to exercise at home. In fact, you could fit a home gym in your closet! With a few small, inexpensive items, you can get all the cardio, strength training and toning you need to get – and keep – the body you’ve always wanted!

AEROBICS EQUIPMENT

Essential exercise equipment

Strength training is an essential part of any workout routine, and dumbbells are perhaps the best strength-training tools available. They’re versatile, compact and affordable, and they come in a variety of styles to accommodate just about everyone.

CARDIO EQUIPMENT

Quintessential
cardio

There’s a reason treadmills are the stereotypical home cardio equipment. With a variety of programs for walking and running, treadmills can offer a new cardio routine every day – and you don’t even have to leave the house!

FITNESS ACCESSORIES

A few moves for flatter abs

Who wants a trimmer tummy? That’s what we thought. Check out these three easy exercises for a complete abdominal workout (abs, hip flexors, and obliques). All you need is a bench or mat and 15 to 20 minutes.