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Home Gym Buying Guide

Things to Consider When Buying a Home Gym Building a home gym can be a great way to exercise and stay in shape without the need to go to a traditional gym. It can also be convenient and cost-effective, as you can work out on your own schedule and don't need to pay for a membership or travel to a gym. There are a few different approaches you can take when setting up a home gym. One option is to invest in a few key pieces of equipment, such as a treadmill, stationary bike, or weight bench. These can provide a wide range of exercises and can be adjusted to suit your fitness level and goals. Another option is to focus on bodyweight exercises, which use your own body as resistance. These can be done with minimal equipment and can be just as effective as using weights. Some examples of bodyweight exercises include push-ups, squats, lunges, and burpees. Regardless of which approach you take, it's important to consider the space you have available and the amount of money you wa

WHAT TYPE OF EXERCISE BIKE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

EXERCISE BIKE Exercise bikes or stationary bikes (both terms apply) give you a great cardio and lower body workout. We’ll help you find your ideal bike from such a selection of bike types, resistance formats, performance sets, and price tags? FIRST… WHAT TYPE OF EXERCISE BIKE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Our best advice — don’t buy an exercise bike that you haven’t tried out personally. Take nobody’s word for comfort. Visit a reputable fitness equipment store and test-pedal every model that looks like it fits your plan. It won’t matter how many features a particular model has if it doesn’t feel right when you use it. If your stationary bike will have more than one user, most bikes accept a wide range of height and weight adjustments. However, some exercise bikes do have a maximum weight capacity. TEST-DRIVING AN EXERCISE BIKE Test it the way you’ll use it. Don’t be rushed by a salesperson. Set the exercise bike up for your body. Adjust the seat height so that, when your leg is fully extended

How to select an Elliptical?

  How to select an Elliptical ? Ellipticals are a superb low-impact home exercise choice for virtually anyone. But, as with any investment in fitness equipment, our very best advice is “Don’t buy it until you’ve tested it the way you’ll use it.” Start with a Test Drive The most important feature of an elliptical trainer is the feel. Make sure the motion feels smooth, without any jerking or unnatural movement. It's only when you put an elliptical trainer through its paces — adjusting the ramp, trying different programs, or exercising in forward and reverse motions — that you’ll start to notice and feel major differences in quality and comfort between models. So, get into your exercise clothes, put on your walkers or joggers, come on in and spend some time test-driving. How does your Foot sit in the Pedals? The design of the elliptical trainer is very important. A better designed unit will allow your feet to remain in contact with the pedal during the entire workout while others cou

How to Select a Treadmill?

How to Select a Treadmill ? Treadmills are the most popular pieces of exercise equipment purchased for the home. They are easy to use, and according to the American Medical Association, they are the most effective calorie burners for most people. There are many types of treadmills: fold-up models, models designed for walkers, heavy-duty designs for runners, even ones that can monitor your heart rate and adjust your workout accordingly! Treadmill Power – How many horses do you need? Your treadmill needs a strong motor, but don’t believe all you hear about treadmill power. If a sales person, ad or product literature pumps up the “horsepower” of a treadmill, ask what kind of horses. “Peak HP” is the treadmill’s top power output, may last only moments, and cannot be sustained. What you DO need to know is the CONTINUOUS-DUTY horsepower, the power a treadmill can sustain continuously, rated over 24 hours of non-stop use. High continuous HP typically means the treadmill can work efficien