| Fitness is a choice we make to live better, | | | | equipment works, then it should do so |
| healthier lives. These days when too many | | | | gradually and permanently. |
| people are leading sedentary lives and | | | | |
| getting out of shape, getting fit has become | | | | Price |
| a top priority for more and more people. But | | | | |
| with so many choices, which total home | | | | The cost of a total fitness home gym machine |
| fitness equipment should you get? | | | | can go as little as $800 and as high as over |
| | | | $3,000. Which one you choose will really |
| Here are some tips to help you decide which | | | | depend on your budget and fitness goals. And |
| gym equipment can give you a total work out | | | | while it may seem a small matter, the size of |
| and help you achieve your fitness goals: | | | | your available space at home will also figure |
| | | | in your choice. Some home gym machines are |
| What do you really want? | | | | bulky and heavy and will need dedicated space |
| | | | if you want to use them efficiently. |
| Sometimes the best home fitness machine that | | | | |
| can give you a total workout is as simple as | | | | Use |
| a stationary bicycle or a treadmill. Get the | | | | |
| home fitness machine that will work best for | | | | A total fitness home gym machine should |
| your own unique requirement and that will | | | | accommodate the number of users you have in |
| address the specific fitness concerns that | | | | the house. It should also be easy to |
| you may have. Whether you want to lose | | | | assemble and allow you to make quick changes |
| weight or build muscles, there are different | | | | in the resistance or weight if necessary. |
| total fitness gym machines that can perform | | | | Some home gym machines even allow |
| the right combination of tasks to get you | | | | simultaneous users for different workout |
| where you want to go. | | | | stations. This way, you can enjoy a fitness |
| | | | workout with other members of the family. |
| Measurable results | | | | |
| | | | For a total body workout, a home gym |
| Aim for something that is tangible. If the | | | | equipment as simple as a rowing machine will |
| machine you're looking at promises to tone | | | | perform well. Choose the right resistance |
| your thighs, then it should provide enough | | | | for your fitness level and it will work out |
| resistance to do so and not just some vague | | | | your upper and lower arms, back, thighs and |
| promise that it will give you long, lean | | | | legs. It's low impact and will not be too |
| muscles if you keep using it. | | | | harsh on your knees. |
| | | | |
| Try it for size | | | | If you're already reasonably fit and want to |
| | | | build muscles, you might want to try a |
| Check out the fitness machine and see how the | | | | universal gym like Tuff Stuff's CFM-555 or |
| bars and handles will fit into your hands and | | | | BodyCraft Family Xpress home gym. These are |
| if the extensions can accommodate you're the | | | | the type of home fitness machines that offer |
| length of your legs. Even the simple | | | | a lot in terms of exercise variety. Plus, |
| treadmill comes in lengths that put your body | | | | you get to build strength and muscles with |
| size into consideration. | | | | the weight stack that comes with each set. |
| | | | Depending on the model, you can get a basic |
| Consider comfort as one of your top | | | | set with maximum 200-lb. weight stacks. |
| requirements when choosing a home fitness | | | | |
| machine. If there are too many demands on | | | | A compact home gym like the 500HG from True |
| parts of your body like your back or knees, | | | | may also be a good choice. It's very |
| your fitness workout will have more negative | | | | affordable (price range starts at about $800) |
| repercussions than advantages. | | | | and offers a lot in terms of flexibility and |
| | | | exercise choices. Another home fitness gym |
| No quick and empty promises | | | | machine you might want to try is Gold's Gym's |
| | | | Power Flex, which offers a lot of resistance |
| You've probably seen a lot of advertisements | | | | and can give you 65 ways of doing workouts. |
| on TV and in the back of newspapers and | | | | |
| magazines trumpeting the newest and best | | | | There are dozens of other home fitness |
| total fitness equipment that will surprise | | | | equipment in the market that offer total body |
| and satisfy you. The sad fact is, most of | | | | workout. While cost savings is a powerful |
| the time, the hype doesn't equal the actual | | | | incentive to buy, find the best machine that |
| results. | | | | can offer you the features that you need and |
| | | | are willing to use. Purchase fitness |
| Stay away from total home fitness gym | | | | equipment for your home gym based on your own |
| equipment that promise too much, too many for | | | | judgment and requirement and you're likely to |
| a too short period of time. There's a good | | | | have a total workout that you'll enjoy and |
| chance that these promises are empty or at | | | | benefit from. |
| best, temporary. If your home fitness | | | | |