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Fitness Equipment Basics
by: John Mac
Fitness equipment can be split into 2 basic areas, first
there is aerobic or cardio fitness equipment which is
designed to give you a fitness workout to burn off
calories & loose weight. Secondly there is
strength/muscular fitness equipment which is designed to
tone, or increase in size, your bodies muscles.
Most fitness equipment that you would expect to find in
your local gym or fitness centre can now be purchased
for home use depending upon the space you have available
& the type of fitness equipment you require.
For aerobic fitness equipment you should consider a
treadmill, an exercise bike or a rowing machine.
Treadmills are popular because you can walk, jog or run
on them making them an ideal piece of fitness equipment
for the beginner right through to professional athletes,
being suitable for all levels of fitness. Make sure you
choose one with a wide belt that is long enough for your
stride. If you jog or run a lot then you should consider
a model with cushioning between the belt and treadmill
bed to lesson the impact on your joints.
Basic models are powered by the user but you should
choose one with a motor to vary the speed, the faster
you like to run the higher the motor speed you should
choose. New treadmills will set you back approximately
$299 for a self powered one up to over $5000 for a
motorized commercial style one.
Exercise bikes are a popular item of fitness equipment
especially for home use, with numerous types available.
Apart from the standard upright exercise bike some
models now offer upper body work outs as well. The
latest designs have recumbent seats which support your
lower back & leave your hands & arms free to use weights
for upper body exercise. Cost $229 or less to $2599.
Rowing Machines are a very useful piece of fitness
equipment particularly for those with knee problems who
feel they are not up to running or cycling because of
their problem. They come in many different designs from
lightweight foldaway to heavier more rigid designs. New
equipment should set you back $239 to $1900.
Fitness equipment for strength/muscular work comes as
individual pieces, such as dumbbells, weight benches,
leg or abdominal equipment or for a total body workout
you could try a home gym which should set you back
between $399 to just under $4000 depending upon the
space you have available and your budget.
For the best results you should choose at least one
piece of fitness equipment from both the cardio fitness
equipment & the strength fitness equipment, with a home
gym being the recommended piece of equipment for the
strength work. Make sure you choose fitness
equipment that you know you will enjoy using & not
something that will
end up stuck in the garage. |
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