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Exercise Equipment: The Best Gym at Minimal
Price!
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by: Ray
Kelly
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Exercising
at home can be just as successful as training at a
gym if you know what you’re doing. There are all
types of home exercise equipment out on the market
and every one of them claim to be answer to your
prayers.
The truth is, all exercise equipment are not
created equal. Some can provide great variation in
your training program whilst others are quite
limiting. Knowing the difference before you
purchase anything can save you plenty of time and
money.
The equipment you buy will depend greatly on what
your goals are. If you need to lose weight then
you need a cardiovascular fitness program, to
build muscle you need a resistance training
program, and to tone your muscles you may need a
combination of these.
Cardiovascular Equipment
This type of equipment includes bikes, treadmills,
cross-trainers, and step machines. This is the
best piece of equipment to buy if your goal is to
lose weight or increase fitness. Many people are
hesitant to buy cardio equipment because of the
price. If this is a concern consider leasing. You
should also look at garage sales, auction sites (eg,
ebay), and your local newspaper as there are
always bargains to be found.
One thing to remember when you buy cardio
equipment is that you get what you pay for. If
something is really cheap, then chances are it
won’t last long.
Weights
Weight training equipment is probably the most
diverse of all home exercise equipment. It can be
used for building muscle, weight loss, muscle
toning, and injury rehabilitation. The best thing
about weights is they last forever. Buy them today
and your kids could still be using them in 20
years time.
The best weight training equipment to buy is a
bench, adjustable barbell, and adjustable
dumbbells. Most benches have many attachments that
will not only ad support but also much more
variety. The adjustable barbells and dumbbells
mean that you don’t have to buy hand weights or
bars at every weight interval (eg, 5kg, 10kg,
12.5kg, etc). You just buy the plates and change
the weight as you change the exercise.
Swiss Ball / Fitball
These have been used throughout Europe by
physiotherapists since 1960 but have currently
become the latest fitness fad. They provide great
variety in your program but they should never be
the only piece of equipment you buy. If you want
to strengthen your abdominals they are great, but
if you want to lose your tummy then you’re
better off sticking to cardiovascular training.
Imagination
This is probably the greatest tool you have and
the better it is the less money you’ll need to
spend. Use the things you have at your disposal.
If you have stairs or a yard that is on a slope
use those for extra cardio training. Household
items such as chairs, tables, and hand railings
can also be used for extra variety. If you’re
not sure, buy a book or get a personal trainer to
come over to your house and design a circuit using
only what you have available.
About the author:
Ray Kelly is an Exercise Scientist with 15 years
experience in the health and fitness industry.
Sign up for his free 7 Day Weight Loss Course at http://www.free-online-health.com
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