Fitness Equipment Basics
Fitness equipment can be split into 2 basic areas, first there is aerobic or cardio fitness equipment which is designed to give you a fitness workout to burn off calories & loose weight. Secondly there is strength/muscular fitness equipment which is designed to tone, or increase in size, your bodies muscles.
Most fitness equipment that you would expect to find in your local gym or fitness centre can now be purchased for home use depending upon the space you have available & the type of fitness equipment you require.
For aerobic fitness equipment you should consider a treadmill, an exercise bike or a rowing machine.
Treadmills are popular because you can walk, jog or run on them making them an ideal piece of fitness equipment for the beginner right through to professional athletes, being suitable for all levels of fitness. Make sure you choose one with a wide belt that is long enough for your stride. If you jog or run a lot then you should consider a model with cushioning between the belt and treadmill bed to lesson the impact on your joints.
Basic models are powered by the user but you should choose one with a motor to vary the speed, the faster you like to run the higher the motor speed you should choose. New treadmills will set you back approximately $299 for a self powered one up to over $5000 for a motorised commercial style one.
Exercise bikes are a popular item of fitness equipment especially for home use, with numerous types available. Apart from the standard upright exercise bike some models now offer upper body work outs as well. The latest designs have recumbent seats which support your lower back & leave your hands & arms free to use weights for upper body exercise. Cost $229 or less to $2599.
Rowing Machines are a very useful piece of fitness equipment particularly for those with knee problems who feel they are not up to running or cycling because of their problem. They come in many different designs from lightweight foldaway to heavier more rigid designs. New equipment should set you back $239 to $1900.
Fitness equipment for strength/muscular work comes as individual pieces, such as dumbbells, weight benches, leg or abdominal equipment or for a total body workout you could try a home gym which should set you back between $399 to just under $4000 depending upon the space you have available and your budget.
For the best results you should choose at least one piece of fitness equipment from both the cardio fitness equipment & the strength fitness equipment, with a home gym being the recommended piece of equipment for the strength work. Make sure you choose fitness equipment that you know you will enjoy using & not something that will end up stuck in the garage.
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Unfortunately a good elliptical costs a pretty large amount of money. The ones you see in gyms cost around 4000 dollars. But for 500 dollars you could get some good weight equipment such as adjustable dumbells or Resistance bands and for cardio work alot of aerobic dvd's. Almost all gym machines that are high quality cost alot.
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Walking, aerobics t.v programs, house work, so many ways…. Good Luck!!!!
i have a bench a olympic bar with 210 lbs of weight two old school bars with a couple hundred lbs of weight a pair of 35 lb dumbells and a doorframe pull up bar,and for cardio my bicycle.total cost about 180 bucks since half the stuff i bought at yard sales.
This is why girls never have any real development. They do crap excercises with crap like these equipment. These things are definetly not the best way to get fit. Well, maybe if your an old lady on rehab or something. Proof? Well, the chick in the video is pretty much proof of it. And I guarante you that the guy does NOT use any of this shit presentet in this video, but rather proper gym equipment.
fitness equipments makes me laugh… You don’t need those just do regular push ups, sit ups, etc… no need to purchase stuffs you don’t basically need.
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Yes, you can approach to the fitness marketing site for more discount. Usually all fitness marketing sites will offers 24 hour fitness coupon for each purchase. If you are planning to buy more fitness equipment then you can directly approach the site for more offers. There is a chance to get better offer in some online fitness marketing sites.
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I have worked in fitness equipment retail for 8 years now and have a Bachelor of Physical Education. To answer your question, it does not matter which peice of equipment you use as long as you're comfortable on it as all cardio equipment is mean't for weight loss or cardiovascular excercise. Ellipticals are good because they are low to no impact while still providing weight bearing activity to keep the bones strong. Problem with ellipticals is that you need to be able to put forth $2500 or more to get one that feels good, is biomechanically correct and can handle your "bigger" stature as you'll want something well built. Recumbent bikes are much cheaper, will provide you with cardio/weight loss excercise and are easy to use. Ellipticals are more efficient than the bikes because you use your entire body meaning more calories expended over a shorter period of time. People also tend to get bored on the bikes. My suggestion is to go to a gym and try them both before you buy. Last thing you want is to buy something that you don't like. As for a website, I am unsure of that. Try some of the fitness equipment manufacturing sites such as many times they will have helpful hints on buying the equipment. http://www.precor.com, http://www.iamstrong.ca (this one is more towards health and lifestyle and has testiomonials).
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Hey it's good to hear you are commiting yourself to make healthy changes to your life. I have bought equipment from several online businesses, and it just comes down to your preferances. I personally would suggest http://www.fitnessweightequipment.net because they offer brand name products, they have a huge variety, and their prices are decent. You can also just do a search on google or yahoo and search through the various stores. Good luck and if you ever need advice or help just email me:)
gym!.. i get more distracted at home!
working out at the gym makes me feel sweaty awkard and embarrased…which is why this is informative to me…I think other women like me can relate to feeling fat and not pretty enough when I just need to burn calories and be healthy, hopeful y working at home is the solution!!
I own one and I purchased it from a local shop for fitness goods but I am not from Canada. I am not so pleased with this equipment though. I used it regularly the first month but somehow I felt it didn't work that good for me. I got Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym and now I have what I think is best for me. Anyway, whatever you choose for yourself, don't forget to consider factors like your fitness goals, ease of use, cost, space and equipment’s durability so you will not end up like me – with fitness equipment I don't use.
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The honest answer to this question is very dependent upon you. There is no one size fits all equipment option that best suits you needs.
For the intro user I would highly suggest cardio equipment. While a treadmill can help you lose weight quickly, the impact on your joints (knees, hips, and lower back) can be more substantial versus an elliptical trainer, or a recumbent bike.
For the most intense workout and to shed weight the most effective way I would recommend products that incorporate total body movement to allow parts of your body to be exercised and all your muscles to burn fat.
In my personal option you should take a look at indoor rowers, Jacobs Ladder, and possibly a VersaClimber.
P.S. If you want the most intense workout at home, you can invest in a StairMaster Stepmill – depending on your cardio level 15-30 minutes will be enough to make you cry
I have my own gym sized treadmill and cross trainer in my little flat, but prefer to workout at home. More relaxed and I can just jump into the shower straight after!