*This is a sponsored post. The gear was provided to me so that I could complete the post. However, I was curious to see what it was like ordering fitness equipment online and all opinions provided are my own.*
Recently, I was given the opportunity to try out the online fitness supply website Unique Fitness Concepts. I jumped at this opportunity because I am always looking for gear I can keep at home so that I can work out a bit more around the house. Personally, I have no problem getting in cardio work, insert tons of running here, but I really struggle with strength training. This was the perfect way for me to get a new piece of strength training equipment while checking to see how online fitness supply sites like Unique Fitness Concepts work.
After shopping around for a while, they had a HUGE selection of stuff so it was very hard to choose (thank heavens they had useful tabs on the side so I could search by category), I finally settled on the Valeo Soft Mini Fitness Ball in the ten pound weight. It was originally $24.99, but had been marked down to $21.99. That is one thing I noticed about uniquefit1.com right away, lots of their stuff seemed to be marked down.
I placed my order on Friday night and knew that shipping would add to the cost, especially since the ball weighs 10lbs; however, I was sad to see that shipping was $16.65. That is almost as much as the ball. On the plus side though, I placed the order on a Friday night, and in spite of the weekend, the ball was delivered on Wednesday. I was really surprised by how fast it came! If you don’t count the weekend time in there, since they don’t deliver on weekends, it really only took 3 days.
Here is am showing it off and checking it out after it arrived. I love that the small size won’t take up a ton of room in my house, but yet it will still be able to add some weight and resistance to my strength training moves. I’m really glad I choose it.
My favorite move with my new Valeo Soft Mini Fitness Ball is a squat to overhead press. I love combo moves like this one that work multiple body groups at once.
Since I am working a lot on my glutes as those are a weak area of mine, and an area I cannot afford to be weak in as a runner, I have also been using it to do a combo lunge and chop. I can do the moves while I watch TV at night (no excuses) and then when I am done I can just stash the ball in a closet or under my bed. It is a great little addition to my fitness routine.
Overall, my experience ordering from Unique Fitness Concepts was super smooth and I am very happy with my purchase.
Pros of ordering from an online fitness supply website like uniquefit1.com:
– extensive selection, much bigger than most retailers
– many items are on sale or marked down a bit
– you can pick out fitness gear from the comfort of your own home
– it saves a trip to the store
– excellent option if there is no sports/fitness stores near you
– shipping was quick (my Unique Fitness Concepts order took 3 days)
Cons of ordering from an online fitness supply website like uniquefit1.com:
– shipping costs can be expense
– takes a few days to arrive (not instant like buying in person)
Have you ever ordered fitness gear online?
Would you? Why or why not?
I’ve never thought about buying fitness equipment online! What a neat concept!
It was fun to check out all the stuff they had.
I pretty much do most of my ordering through Amazon these days – can’t beat free shipping!
Plus Amazon does seem to have everything under the sun.
After the year i’ve had ( with injuries) you would think i’d learn my lesson about strength training! I mean to do it, but somehow I don’t get in as much as I should! _M
I am the exact same way. I know I should, but I really struggle to do my strength training.
I’m like Kim–I definitely shop for fitness things online, but I do most of my ordering through Amazon because I get free shipping with my Prime membership, or through other websites where I get free shipping. I love that I can find gear online that I might not be able to easily find in a store. It’s great having access to a wide variety of products to make sure I get exactly what I want!
Free shipping through Prime is awesome. I keep thinking about Prime, but never pull the trigger.
Awesome. I have a fitness ball but its a lot bulkier, this looks like the perfect size
I like that I can hide it under my bed:)
I only have done the online thing thru Fitfluential – not on my own,.. AI like to touchy feely. 🙂
I find I do more and more shopping online.
Expect clothes. Those I still have to try on in person.
I have been looking for a site to find fitness gear. Stinks that the shipping was so much. I bought a high density foam roller on ebay the other mth and I have been loving it. Will have to check this ite out. Thanks!
Foam rollers are heaven and torture all at once.
That looks really nice and is something I need to add to my collection (I just have hand weights) BTW, you are looking awesome!!
Thanks so much Katie. It has been a process full of ups and downs, but I feel like overall the meetings are really helping me.
yikes $16.95 for shipping?! still that’s a nice sized weighted ball – looks like something I’d definitely use at home!!
Yes, shipping was the biggest downfall.