Training Aids

History & Background of Training Aids

The development of training aids is closely linked to the history of strength and fitness training. As early as antiquity, athletes used simple tools such as leather straps, weights, or medicine balls to specifically improve strength, grip, and stability and to prepare the body for athletic or physical exertion.

With the rise of organized strength sports in the 19th and 20th centuries, training aids became increasingly important. Weightlifters, gymnasts, and later bodybuilders deliberately used lifting straps, belts, and wraps to perform heavy exercises more safely, increase performance, and prevent injuries.

In the wake of the modern fitness movement, functional training, and the increasing prevalence of gyms, home gyms, and rehabilitation facilities, training aids have been constantly further developed. Today, they are an essential part of everyday training and support athletes of all performance levels – from grip and stability aids and protective equipment to versatile accessories for strength, functional, and rehabilitation training.

Everything you need for effective strength & functional training

The right training aids are crucial for effective and safe workouts. They support you in improving your technique, increasing training intensity, and providing targeted relief for your body. In our training aids category, you will find high-quality accessories for better grip strength, stability, control, and training comfort – ideal for strength training, functional fitness, and athletic training.

From lifting straps, training grips, and pull-up aids to training belts, gloves, and wraps, as well as versatile accessories for speed and coordination training: our range is optimally tailored to the needs of beginners, ambitious athletes, and professionals alike – whether in the gym, for home workouts, or in rehabilitation.

Lifting Straps & Grip Pads

Lifting straps and lifting aids are essential training accessories for demanding strength training and help to relieve grip strength so you can focus fully on the target muscles. Especially for heavy pulling exercises such as deadlifts, rows, or pull-ups, they enable proper technique and higher training intensity. Our lifting straps are available in various designs – from classic fabric straps and padded versions to ergonomic lifting aids – and are suitable for beginners as well as ambitious strength athletes and professionals.

Pull-up & push-up aids

Pull-up and push-up aids support you in the controlled, joint-friendly, and effective execution of bodyweight exercises. They improve grip position, relieve strain on wrists and shoulders, and help to gradually build strength and technique. Whether as support for beginners or for intensifying workouts for advanced users – these training aids are ideal for functional training, calisthenics, and classic strength training at the gym or at home.

Training grips

Training grips provide optimal support and comfort for a variety of exercises using cable machines, dumbbells, or resistance bands. With their ergonomic shapes and non-slip materials, they improve power transmission, reduce pressure points, and enable longer, more intense training sessions. Our training grips are versatile and perfect for strength training, rehab exercises, and functional workouts – whether in the gym or at home.

Speed Training & Functional Training

Speed and functional training accessories are designed to specifically improve speed, coordination, agility, and explosive power. Whether for athletic training, team sports, cross-training, or general fitness – these training aids promote natural movement patterns and increase athletic performance. From coordination and reaction tools to versatile functional training aids, our range offers ideal solutions for dynamic and varied workouts.

Power balls & haptic balls

Power and haptic balls are versatile training aids for improving strength, coordination, responsiveness, and body awareness. They are excellent for core training, functional exercises, warm-ups, or therapeutic applications. Thanks to their varying sizes, weights, and surface textures, they can be individually tailored to training goals, performance levels, and areas of use – ranging from fitness and athletic training to rehabilitation.

Training belt

Weightlifting belts provide targeted support for the torso and spine during heavy strength exercises such as squats, deadlifts, or overhead presses. They help stabilize the core, improve posture, and prevent injuries. Our weightlifting belts are available in various widths, materials, and closure systems, making them suitable for both strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to train safely and with control.

Training gloves

Training gloves protect your hands from pressure points, blisters, and calluses while simultaneously providing a better grip and increased training comfort. They are ideal for strength training, functional fitness, and gym equipment workouts, supporting the safe execution of exercises. Thanks to breathable materials and ergonomic fits, our training gloves offer optimal support and comfort – for short sessions as well as for intensive workouts.

Bandages

Supports are important training aids for stabilizing and supporting joints, tendons, and muscles. They are used both preventively and for existing conditions, helping to better manage stress. Whether for wrists, knees, elbows, or ankles – our supports are suitable for strength training, fitness, rehab, and everyday sports, providing reliable support with maximum freedom of movement.

Buy training equipment at Shark Fitness now

Rely on high-quality training aids to make your strength, functional, and fitness training effective, safe, and varied – whether at home, in the gym, or during rehabilitation. Discover our range of lifting straps and hooks, training grips, pull-up and push-up aids, training belts, gloves, braces/supports, power and tactile balls as well as accessories for speed and functional training – everything for a targeted, comfortable workout.

Have you seen a product online and are still undecided?

Stop by, call us, or send us an email – our local fitness experts will be happy to advise you. Together, we will review your training requirements and let you know if the desired equipment is on display in one of our shops. Often, there are also alternative products that are an even better fit for your training goals, fitness level, or area of application.

After a professional consultation at the Shark Fitness Shops in Wil (SG) or Wettingen (AG), you will have all the information you need to choose the ideal training aids for your strength, functional, and fitness training.