New In Gym Accessories

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The right accessories transform your training. From recovery tools that help you train harder tomorrow to kit that keeps your routine organised, these latest additions give you everything needed to make the most of every session.

Fresh designs meet practical innovation across foam rollers, resistance bands, water bottles, and training essentials. Each piece has been selected to complement your routine, whether you're prepping for your next workout or recovering from the last one.

Who Should Try These

These accessories work for anyone serious about their training. Beginners benefit from foundational kit that builds good habits early, while experienced lifters appreciate tools that address specific needs like mobility work or progressive resistance training.

Home gym users find everything needed to create a complete setup, from compact recovery tools to versatile resistance equipment. Those training at commercial gyms still value having their own water bottles, grips, and personal accessories that travel with them to every session.

When to Use New In Gym Accessories

Recovery tools like foam rollers and massage balls work best after training or on rest days, helping you prepare for the next session. Many people incorporate them into their warm-up routine too, addressing tight areas before loading them under weight.

Resistance bands fit naturally into any part of your programme. Use them for activation work before lifting, as the primary resistance during bodyweight sessions, or for mobility drills at home. Water bottles and shakers obviously come into play throughout the day, keeping you hydrated during training and making it simple to prepare nutrition on the go.

New In Gym Accessories Benefits

Recovery Between Sessions

Foam rollers and massage tools help you work through tight muscles and maintain mobility. Regular use keeps your body ready to train consistently, addressing areas that take a beating from heavy compound movements or high-volume work.

Training Versatility

Resistance bands and portable equipment expand what you can do anywhere. Add them to barbell work for accommodating resistance, use them standalone for bodyweight circuits, or pack them for hotel room workouts when you're travelling.

Organised Nutrition

Quality shakers and bottles make it straightforward to prepare protein drinks, pre-workout formulas, and stay hydrated throughout the day. Reliable seals prevent leaks in your gym bag, while measurement markings ensure consistent servings every time.

Progressive Resistance

Bands come in different tension levels, allowing you to scale difficulty as you get stronger. Start with lighter resistance for rehabilitation or activation work, then progress to heavier bands that genuinely challenge your muscles through full ranges of motion.

Popular Picks

Need deeper muscle work? MyPRO x Pulseroll - The Vibrating Foam Roller combines traditional foam rolling with vibration technology, addressing tight muscles across four intensity settings. The rechargeable design travels easily and delivers up to four hours of use per charge.

Looking for compact recovery? MyPRO x Pulseroll - The Vibrating Massage Ball targets specific trigger points with precision that larger rollers can't match. Four vibration levels help you work through stubborn knots in areas like glutes, shoulders, and feet.

Want versatile resistance? Myprotein Fabric Resistance Bands (Set of 3) includes light, medium, and heavy tensions for progressive training. The fabric construction grips without rolling or pinching, making them ideal for lower body activation, glute work, and adding challenge to bodyweight exercises.

FAQs

What are gym accessories?

Gym accessories include equipment and tools that complement your main training programme. This category covers recovery devices like foam rollers and massage balls, resistance equipment like bands and grips, hydration solutions including water bottles and shakers, plus organisational items that keep your routine running smoothly.

These pieces aren't the barbells and machines you lift with, but rather the supporting kit that addresses recovery, mobility, progressive resistance, and practical needs around your training sessions.

How do foam rollers work?

Foam rollers apply pressure to muscles and connective tissue as you move your body weight across them. The pressure addresses tight areas and helps maintain tissue mobility, particularly useful after training sessions or during warm-ups.

Vibrating models add an additional element, with adjustable intensity settings that let you control the level of work. Many people find them helpful for areas that take consistent stress from training, including quads, IT bands, back muscles, and calves.

What resistance band tension should I choose?

Start with lighter resistance for activation work, mobility drills, or rehabilitation exercises. These bands work well for glute bridges, lateral walks, and shoulder rotations where the goal is muscle engagement rather than maximum load.

Medium and heavy bands challenge you more during bodyweight movements like banded squats, press-ups, or rows. Sets with multiple tensions give you options to match different exercises and progress over time as you adapt to the resistance.

How do I incorporate massage balls into my routine?

Use massage balls before training to address specific tight spots that might limit your range of motion during lifts. Spending two to three minutes on problem areas like hip flexors, shoulders, or feet can make a noticeable difference in how you move under load.

After training or on rest days, massage balls help you target smaller muscles and trigger points that larger foam rollers can't reach effectively. Areas like glutes, upper back between the shoulder blades, and the arch of your foot respond particularly well to this focused pressure.

Can I use resistance bands for strength training?

Resistance bands provide genuine training stimulus, particularly when using heavier tensions through full ranges of motion. They create a different resistance curve than free weights, with tension increasing as you stretch the band further.

Many people combine bands with barbell work for accommodating resistance, adding them to squats or bench press to increase load at the top of movements. Bands also work well as standalone resistance for upper body pulling, lower body work, and core exercises when free weights aren't available.

What makes a good gym shaker bottle?

Reliable seals matter most since leaking protein powder in your gym bag creates unnecessary mess. Look for secure screw-top lids with proper gaskets that stay tight even when shaken vigorously or tossed around during transport.

Measurement markings help you mix consistent servings, while wide mouths make it easy to add powder and ice. Quality mixing mechanisms, whether wire balls or built-in grids, break up clumps effectively so you're not left with lumpy protein drinks.

How often should I use recovery tools?

Many people incorporate foam rolling and massage work into their daily routine, spending 10-15 minutes on areas that feel particularly tight or that get stressed during training. Common focus areas include quads, hip flexors, upper back, and calves.

The frequency depends on your training volume and how your body responds. Some find quick rolling sessions before workouts helpful for mobility, while others prefer longer recovery work on rest days. Consistency matters more than duration, with regular shorter sessions often proving more sustainable than occasional long ones.

Are fabric resistance bands better than latex ones?

Fabric bands grip skin and clothing without rolling or slipping, making them particularly effective for lower body work. They won't pinch your legs during movements like banded squats or lateral walks, which often happens with traditional latex loop bands.

The wider construction distributes pressure more comfortably, and fabric holds up well to repeated use without degrading like some rubber bands. Latex bands still work fine for many applications, but fabric versions offer advantages specifically for leg and glute training where comfort during movement matters.

Who develops these accessories?

Myprotein's expert team selects and develops gym accessories based on what genuinely serves training needs. Each product addresses specific gaps in recovery, resistance training, or practical organisation around your routine.

The focus remains on functional design rather than unnecessary features, ensuring each piece delivers reliable performance whether you're using it daily at home or packing it for gym sessions.

Can resistance bands replace free weights?

Resistance bands provide effective training stimulus and work well for building strength, particularly when free weights aren't accessible. They excel for movements like rows, press variations, and lower body exercises where constant tension challenges muscles differently than gravity-based resistance.

That said, bands and weights complement each other rather than one replacing the other completely. Many serious lifters use both, appreciating how bands offer portability and different resistance curves while free weights deliver progressive overload through easily quantified load increases. Your specific goals and available equipment determine the right balance.