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When you're planning an ideal environment for a workout space, gym equipment is only half of the equation. It is also important to invest in gym accessories to compliment your fitness equipment and workout routine. 

With that being said, it can be difficult to choose from an endless selection of gym accessories on the market. 

Since 1989, we at Akfit have been working closely with our clients locally in Sudbury, northern Ontario, the rest of Canada, and beyond with all of their fitness related needs and questions. More specifically, gym accessories are products that our customers want to know more about. 

In this article, we overview the top 5 selling types of gym accessories at Akfit, and we will even highlight a few of our specific top selling gym accessory products for you. 

After reading this article, you should have a better idea of what gym accessories you want to invest in. 

In this article:

1. What is a Gym Accessory? 
2. TRX Suspension Equipment at Akfit
3. Ab Slings at Akfit
4. Cable Attachments at Akfit
5. Strength Bands at Akfit
6. Iron Neck Training Equipment at Akfit
7. Purchasing Your Gym Accessories at Akfit

What is a Gym Accessory?

Before we dive into the most popular types of gym accessories at Akfit, it is important to understand exactly what a gym accessory is. 

In fact, gym accessories can sometimes be confused with fitness accessories. While you may think the two are the same, they are in fact quite different. The difference between the two can be defined as such:

Gym Accessories: Equipment or products that are used in conjunction with or complimentary to other fitness equipment such as cable attachments or strength bands.

Fitness Accessories: A product or type of equipment that is used independently from other equipment such as exercise mats. 

Our 5 Best Selling Types of Gym Accessories 

When it comes to gym equipment, we sell a wide variety of products that include cardio machines, strength machines, racks, and cages. In conjunction with these exercise machines, we also offer proper flooring options for your equipment and a large inventory of gym and fitness accessories. 

Among our large selection of gym accessories, here are the 5 top selling types of gym accessories that we offer. 

TRX Suspension trainer and Rip Trainer at Akfit

TRX training (also referred to as total body resistance exercise) is a workout that utilizes your body weight and gravity to build strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility, as well as core and joint stability. 

To perform a TRX workout, you will engage with a strap or resistance band hung from above you. With this, you can utilize the loops on each end for your hands, arms, or feet.

TRX training has been a popular form of exercise among those who enjoy stretching,  yoga and pilates as there are similar crossovers regarding movement between them. It also has been used as a popular form of strength training for endurance athletes. 

People of all fitness levels and of all ages can engage in TRX training as it is a low-impact workout that places minimal pressure on your joints.  

Finally, TRX suspension equipment can be used just about anywhere which is why these straps are so popular. They’re easily portable and can fit most home gym environments. 

At Akfit, another popular TRX product is our light resistance TRX rip cord. 

At the time of publication, The Rip trainer costs $199.99 and additional  resistance bands costs only $29.99/ea  Starting with entry level cords for smaller people, seniors, and young developing athletes. Further, this cord provides the user with 15 pounds of resistance and is recommended for users who weigh between 80-110 lbs.

Ab Slings at Akfit

Ab slings (commonly referred to as ab straps), are a type of gym equipment that is focused for abdominal exercise. The use of ab slings force the abdominal muscles to stabilize themselves by lifting the weight from the rest of the body. 

To engage in a workout with ab slings, you must connect or hang them to a sturdy structure or pull-up bar with the two sleeves hanging below. Then you must put your arms into the sleeves up to the biceps. From there, you can perform a variety of abdominal exercises such as leg lifts, crunches, and pikes. 

These types of gym accessories are popular because they facilitate a wide variety of different abdominal exercises. Moreover, they are portable and have the ability to be used in almost any environment where it is safe to do so. 

The main reason why ab slings are so beneficial is because they provide more core resistance since you have to pull yourself up and work against gravity. 

At Akfit, our most popular ab sling product that we sell is the commercial ab slings from Xtreme Monkey.

At the date of publication, the cost of the Xtreme Monkey ab sling is $39.98. These slings are made out of heavy duty cordura nylon with reinforced straps and stitching to provide comfort while also maximizing strength and durability. 

Cable Attachments at Akfit

Cable attachments are designed to be used with weight training machines. They are commonly used in conjunction with rowers, lat pulldown machines, and many other pulley and cable-based machines. 

Cable attachments expand the range of exercises you can perform targeting a variety of different muscle groups. 

There are many different styles of cable attachments and they include:

• Ankle cuffs
• Tricep ropes
• Tricep bars
• Lat pulldown bars
• Curl bars
• Row handles
• V-grip attachments
• And many more

As you can see, there are a lot of options out there when it comes to cable attachments and it is important to choose the attachment that is right for your equipment and fitness goals. We highly encourage you to reach out to us so we can help you find the perfect attachment that will work for you and your equipment. 

Strength Bands at Akfit

Strength bands (also commonly referred to as resistance bands), are an easy to use gym accessory that are used for strengthening or stretching your muscles. However, like cable attachments there are multiple types of strength bands on the market to choose from. These types of bands can include:

• Strength bands with handles
• Flat resistance bands
• Loop bands
• Power & mobility bands
• Leg & arm tube resistance bands

The most common style of strength bands are ones that feature handles on the ends. These bands are designed to build muscle strength. 

Further, bands with handles are meant to provide you with the opportunity to perform a variety of exercises that you might engage with while using free weights. 

Many strength bands of the same variety can be used together to increase resistance to your strength training workouts. They are also easier on your joints if you are recovering from an injury or suffering from joint pain. 

At Akfit, we house a large inventory of resistance bands and they range in price from $3.99 to $49.99.

Iron Neck Training Equipment at Akfit

The iron neck is a resistance training device that is equipped similar to a headset and is designed to help eliminate common neck and back pain. 

While this style of equipment is popular among those who are dealing with neck and back pain, but is also used by athletes involved in contact sports and used for concussion rehabilitation.

Iron neck training is an exercise performed standing up and utilizes muscles from your feet all the way up to the top of your head. By the use of proper iron neck exercises, these products are designed to help develop more awareness of body position and muscle activation while the central nervous system is engaged. 

Utilizing iron neck products will also help stabilize better back posture, thus decreasing the risk of further or potential injury when engaging in physical activity. Check out Iron Neck’s tutorial on how to use your equipment safely. 

At Akfit, our most popular iron neck product is thelight grey home bundle. At the date of publication, this bundle is sold for $598.

Purchasing Your Gym Accessories at Akfit

After reading through the most popular types of gym accessories sold at Akfit, we hope that you will have a more informed understanding of the variety of fitness equipment and products that are available to you. 

However, we understand that finding the perfect product that fits into your fitness equipment and workout routine can be a difficult task. 

Thankfully, that’s why we are here to help! 

Our fitness professionals will share their expertise with you to help you find the perfect gym accessory that works for your fitness goals and your budget. We highly encourage you to reach out to us with all of your fitness related questions. You can visit us in-store, or if you prefer you can also book a virtual meeting with us. 

Our services don’t stop there either, you can also request a delivery or installation through our online form, and our experts not only offer to deliver and install your equipment, but they will instruct you on how to safely use your fitness products as well.