What do you need to get started at 6S? And what will be an aid further down the road?
This is one the top questions we get!
Here’s our response.
If you are brand new, here’s what you need:
- Good shoes: This should be one of the first things you treat yourself with! The most versatile shoe is a cross-training shoe. This will allow you to do 99% of what we do. As you run more frequently, it will help to also have a running shoe, but for most workouts, a cross-training shoe is fine. We do not recommend a running shoe for most classes because lifting requires a more stable and flatter shoe.
- A water bottle: Hydration is key! While you probably will not drink much water during your workout, bringing it with you to the gym ensures you hydrate before and after.
- Gym clothes: This probably goes without saying, but choose clothes that are breathable and comfortable! The last thing you want is to feel trapped in a heat bubble.
- Skipping rope: Skipping comes up regularly and while we do have ropes at the gym you can borrow, learning to skip requires a rope that is the appropriate height for you! The only way you will know the height is appropriate for you each time you come to the gym is if you bring your own! Plus, having your own allows you to practice outside of the gym if you wish 🙂 There are some ropes we would avoid for usability. We sell ones at 6S, so just ask a coach if you need one!
For most people, the above list is sufficient for a while!
What about?
- Chalk
- Knee sleeves
- Gymnastics grips
- Wrist wraps
- Lifting belt
The above items are not necessary but can help people in certain circumstances. The key is to ask yourself WHY you need an aid. For example, if you find you are slipping off the pull-up bar, chalk could help.
** However, if you saw an instagram add for gymnastics grips and thought they look cool but you are still not comfortable on the bar with gymnastics, you are better off saving your money for now. **
Questions about what equipment to get?
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Here for you,
Your 6S Team
