6 Essentials To Find The Best Home Exercise Equipment

By Thong M. Dao



Purchasing the best home exercise equipment isn't as simple
as you may believe. Indeed, you have to think about it a lot.
Here are a few essential elements to think of while making a
decision.

1. What's your goal?. Choosing the right type of equipment
and deciding how much you'll spend relies heavily on what you
want to achieve and your fitness level. So before jumping to
conclusion, ask yourself what you want to gain:
cardiovascular health, strength, energy, or what. Answering
those questions will help you pick the best equipment for
you.

2. What's your budget?. You need to decide how much to spend
on your equipment. The costs vary. An elliptical trainer
costs anywhere from $2000 to $5000, a treadmill from $1500
to $3500, a stationary bike from $500 to $1000. Remember
"you get what you pay for", so consider everything:
features, affordability and usability.

3. Space. Apart from your target and budget, the two other
evenly critical things to think of whenever buying workout
equipment are: to examine it and to measure the size. Whilst
the first is fairly automatic, the second is frequently left
out, merely because if you're at the store, it's difficult
to say if the best home exercise equipment can actually fit
into your free space. Therefore look at the space necessary
for the equipment. (It applies whether you've a home
gymnasium room or only a little space in the living-room.)

4. Have a look around. Inspect a different store and compare
to find out the best home exercise equipment. You had better
also do research on the Net to be educated of the product
you wish to purchase. Find out product reviews where you can.

5. Don't be deceived. Folks can do everything to make sales.
Therefore when you watch television adverts stating that you
are able to drop a few inches off your waistline or drop off
a few pounds after a week, do not fall prey. Yeah, these
seem too good to be true, and they are. Quick-fixes with
"before" and "after" testimonies could be appealing, however
remember that bodies don't change radically after some
sessions. Since if it does, everybody who wants to have
six-pack abs or who would like to drop off pounds after
pounds of fat must be satisfied right away.

6. Investigate all the cost. Installation, transportation,
and added charges are frequently neglected. So be sure you
know all the cost and are willing to pay off the final
amount for your best home exercise equipment.


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How To Set Up A Home Gym

So you've made the decision to set up a personal gym in your
home. Good for you! There are lots of home gyms out in the
market that also doubles as functional trainers. But what
exactly makes them better than just the average home gym
most people have? Well, let's find out.

Most functional home trainers are much easier to use than
traditional home gyms. It's intuitive designs make them
easier to figure out, as opposed to your regular home gym
machines that take a lot of time to get used to.

Functional trainers significantly lower the learning curve
required to adapt to a regular home gym, and also offers an
assortment of charts showing several easy exercises to start
you off. You can also increase the difficulty in these
exercises as you progress.

Another advantage is that most functional trainers are a lot
more compact than your average home gym. It makes it easier
to store in closets or small spaces, which is ideal if you
don't have a lot of free space, as in a condo.

Functional trainers also offer a lot more diversity compared
to older, more traditional home gyms. It offers a wider
array of exercises, unlike older home gyms that only lets
you do regular exercises like chest presses, leg curls, etc.
A functional trainer, with it's added handle and cable
settings, will allow you to customize your own set and type
of exercises. The different handles also allow you to work
your muscles in a multitude of ways.

And best of all, functional trainers also give you a better
deal for your money, compared to older, more traditional
home gym models. A functional trainer may retail at just
about the same price as a standard home gym, but just the
fact that it is more compact and lets you do more types of
exercises is ideal. You get more for your money for the
same price.

So there it is, why having a more modern functional trainer
is a better investment than traditional home gyms. I hope
these tips will help you make better purchasing decisions
next time you want to buy something at the fitness store.

5 Types Of Home Exercise Equipment

It seems like many people have similar goals about their
bodies - lose weight,
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or tone up, but fewer and fewer people are opting to join
gyms to try and reach their goals. Some people don't live
close enough to a gym to make that option feasible and some
people just simply can't afford the monthly dues. If you
have a goal of getting in better shape, but for one reason
or another can't or won't join a gym there are several
viable options you can have at home to help you achieve all
of your fitness goals.

Treadmills

There are few activities that burn calories as well as
running, if you've got some extra weight that you want to
lose or if you just want to get into the best cardiovascular
condition that you possibly can - then running is
an obvious choice to get you to your goal. Running (or
walking for that matter) is an activity that almost anyone
can do without a gym or fancy equipment. The problem with
outdoor running is that weather conditions can ruin your
workout.

A treadmill can be an inexpensive way to be able to do your
running/walking workout without having to worry about the
weather forecast. Rain or shine; wind or cold - it makes no
difference, with a treadmill you'll be able to get a great
workout without leaving your home.

Ellipticals

Elliptical machines offer a cardio workout that can rival
that of a good run or walk. Elliptical machines can cost a
bit more than a lower end treadmill but they do offer one
unique advantage - next to no impact. If you've had a
history of joint pain or problems that preclude you from
high impact exercises like running then an elliptical
machine may be just the thing you need to get a great cardio
workout.

Exercise Bikes

Exercise bikes come in all shapes and sizes and are another
great low-impact alternative to running for cardio workouts.
Biking is an excellent activity to burn calories and build
overall health, but it's wise to "try before you buy" if at
all possible. All exercise bikes may not be comfortable to
all people and the last thing you want when trying to get a
good workout is to be stuck atop an uncomfortable apparatus.
If the store has a display model, give it a quick spin and
make sure that there are several adjustments to accommodate
people of different heights and sizes.

Home Gyms

If part of your goal is to build a bit of muscle, then a
home gym might be the right piece of equipment for you.
There are literally dozens of different brands and models to
choose from, each with different accessories and attachments
to accommodate even the most complex workout routines in a
limited amount of space. It's a good idea to read some
customer reviews before buying to try and gauge the ease of use
of each home gym. Some systems come with resistance bands,
weight stacks or resistance wheels - you want something that
will be user friendly so completing your workout is a
pleasure rather than a hassle.

Spinners

Spinners are like a newer, more advanced version of an
exercise bike. Some models offer wide ranges of adjustable
resistance and tons of extra added amenities that you
wouldn't normally find on a run of the mill indoor cycle.
Some spinners are designed to give you the feel that you
are actually out cycling and riders can get a ride along with
DVDs that virtually put you in different locations and situations
while working out. If you think that traditional indoor cycling is
too boring to hold your attention, than a spinner might be a

better choice.

Whatever your workout or fitness goal is, with the types and
varieties of equipment available - you certainly don't need
to spend the money or waste the time traveling to a gym -
you can get an excellent and tremendously effective workout
right in the comfort of your own home.