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5
Sure-Fire Tips To Save You $1000's On Your Home
Gym
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by: Dean
Iggo
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It
always amazes me when people say "Home Gyms
are expensive! I just don't have $1000's of
dollars lying about" These people obviously
haven't looked very hard because nowadays home gym
equipment doesn't have to cost 2, 3 or even $4000
dollars.
Below are 5 great alternatives that won't cost you
the earth but can do just a good a job as many of
the commercial fitness equipment found in local
gyms.
1. Dumbbells
For resistance weight training you can't go past
dumbbells for their practicality and versatility.
You can perform any number of exercises with
dumbbells that even the more expensive weight
machines can't do. These days you can get
adjustable dumbbells which allow you to use add or
remove weight from a single dumbbell with a simple
pin, just like with traditional pin loaded weight
machines.
This feature means you don't have to buy different
weight dumbbells for different exercises and you
save on floor space which can be used for cardio
equipment like ellipticals or treadmills.
You can easily get a good quality quick change
dumbbell set for less than $500. At that price
you'd be silly to spend money on larger, muscle
specific equipment even if you did have extra cash
floating around.
2. Remanufactured
A lot of people these days are buying
remanufactured exercise equipment, and for good
reason. Remanufacturing involves taking a used
machine and completely restoring it with new parts
to make it look, feel and function like a new
machine. Often the only part of the equipment that
is not brand new is the frame.
By buying remanufactured or refurbished fitness
equipment you can realistically save 50% off the
normal, new retail price.
3. Used
Buying used or second-hand equipment can be a cost
effective way of setting up your home gym. The
only problem is you don't know how the previous
owner treated the machine and if it has any
problems. The last thing you want is for the
machine to breakdown 6 weeks after buying it and
finding out that it's not covered by warranty.
Sometimes the actual machine may seem like a
bargain but future unforeseen expenses may make
you regret your purchase. If at all possible get
to test drive the machine and ask about the
warranty.
4. Buy direct from the factory
Some online stores offer factory direct fitness
equipment. By doing this you cut out the middle
man and save big time. Remember just because it is
cheap doesn't mean its poor quality. With so much
competition online these days online suppliers are
cutting costs to get market share. That means more
money in your pocket!!
5. Added bonuses from reputable online suppliers
Some online suppliers will include free shipping
with their products. This can greatly reduce the
cost of piece of equipment if you add delivery to
it.
Also make sure you check out the machines
warranty. You can save yourself a lot of heart
ache down the road if you make sure you're covered
by a decent warranty which included motor, parts
and labor.
Look for at least 6 months for parts and labor and
1 year for the motor for remanufactured equipment
and 1-2 years parts, labor and motor for new
equipment.
Now that you are armed with this information go
and have a look around yourself you'll be
surprised at what you find!
About the author:
Dean Iggo is a keen fitness enthusiast and home
gym user. He is also the webmaster of http://www.home-gym-buyers-guide.coma
website providing unbiased home exercise equipment
tips and reviews.
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