As easy as it may seem, buying home gym equipment takes a lot of considerations. Let us look at the factors that really matter when making a purchase: Determine your goal The entire process of selecting which type of exercise equipment is right for you and how much do you need to spend for it relies [...] Click here to play
Those who bought an aerobic rider several years ago for hundreds of dollars are probably sorry. They spent a lot of money for a machine that has a limited purpose and limited benefit. But at a lower price, for those seeking those benefits, an aerobic rider can be a good addition to the home gym. [...] Click here to play
Dumbbells or free weights offer a number of advantages over weight machines. But the latter are not without benefits, either. In the end, the decision of which to choose or use will come down to cost, space and the type of workout you’re after. Dumbbells typically come in the form of a short bar with [...] Click here to play
Elliptical trainers are fast becoming serious competition for the traditional treadmill. Part of the reason is the boredom factor. It can be hard to get enthused about a workout day after day using only a treadmill. But the other aspect is that ellipticals simply provide a great range of motion for a great workout. They [...] Click here to play
You could do photography with just a bare camera. But to get the most out of it you need accessories. The same idea applies to fitness equipment. You could get by with the bare minimum. But having a few accessories raises the value of your equipment manyfold. Some of these are often built into or [...] Click here to play
The right criteria to use to evaluate fitness equipment might surprise you. If asked, quality might leap to mind. Or budget, or safety. All those and more are important. But the most important criterion of all is represented by the question: will you use it? That’s not just a question about your personal motivation or [...] Click here to play
Basketball, tennis, soccer and more are all great ways to exercise. They require only inexpensive home gym equipment, get you out in the fresh air and provide a full body workout with huge cardiovascular benefits. But sports like these can be very hard on the joints. They stress the knees and ankles and may be [...] Click here to play
When you want to get the most out of your fitness routines, you’ll start thinking about equipping a home gym. Since it can represent a substantial investment, you’ll want to take it in stages, making wise choices at every step. Most people will first think about getting a treadmill. That’s an excellent choice. They provide [...] Click here to play
These days the term Pilates is almost meaningless, little more than a marketing ploy. There are so many different exercises and programs that go by that name, and no official body to decide which is genuine, that just about anything goes. But within that chaos there is a core set that will require specific equipment. [...] Click here to play
A weight, whether in the form of a free weight or a stack on a machine gives you the opportunity to exert a varying degree of force. That makes it possible to tailor your workout to your level. Weight training improves strength over time, while tuning the cardiovascular system which reacts naturally to supply muscles [...] Click here to play
