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Home Gym Fitness Equipment – The Shocking Secret is Revealed
Many folks are working out of their homes, and working out there as well. It definitely saves time, effort and gasoline to have your own home gym fitness equipment in your spare room or basement. It is more sanitary as well, especially with the recent Swine Flu scare. But, too many people shell out mega bucks for equipment that they end up never using, or stop using after just a few months. Here are some tips to keep that from happening to you.
First, consider getting one of the total home gym fitness equipment options. The variety in the weights, strengths and type of exercises you can do keeps people motivated. Body building experts suggest targeting different muscles groups each day so your muscles have time to revive. Having different levels also helps with goal setting, another motivator that keeps people using their machines. The machine “grows” with your needs as you become more fit. Varying weights and intensities also allows different people at different levels to use the machines.
There are several fine ones on the market that have been thoroughly researched by consumer groups. Here are the top picks:
Bowflex. Nautilus has made Bowflex almost a household name with all of their advertising. Models range from $750 -$2500, depending on the accessories. They combine strength training and resistance training by using a cable system in varying intensities and weights. Each has several “stations” built into the bench design for a total workout. The newest, the Revolution for about $2500, replaces the bands with their patented Spiraflex™ plates. People like it because it is more compact, so it fits in tighter spaces. Overall, people find the Bowflex easy to assemble and easy to adjust between sets. Depending on the parts, good warranty periods up to seven years are offered.
Weider Max. At $400-$700, this system once called the Advantage Crossbow is much cheaper. However, it also only has a 90 day warranty period. Even so, it continues to get high ratings on Amazon.com and Epinion, except for the Platinum Plus, one of the deluxe models. Consumers found its digital monitor often failed within a few uses. Even so, most consumers were happy with the ride, the smoothness and the versatility. The cables are nylon coated for safety.
If you are looking for the more traditional style of home gym fitness equipment with weight stacks and benches, here are the top brand names you should check out. Just keep in mind, most experts recommend a weight stack of 200 pounds, and a machine that is more steel that plastic.
Hoist V5 goes for around $3400, yet many reviews find this a reasonable price for what you get. A chest press, lateral pull down, and leg extension for curls comes standard, and for not much more you can add a leg press station. People like its sturdiness. It does come with a 200 pound weight stack.
Body Craft. The Galena model is one of the most popular. It sells for around $1300-$1600. But for families who like to exercise together, opting for the X2 Family Xpress for $3300 is a good buy. It offers two 200 pound weight stacks and ample room for people to use different stations simultaneously. It does, however, weigh close to 400 pounds and requires 105 square inches or more of floor space.
Body-Solid is another reputable brand that makes a variety of models from $660-$3500. They offer commercial models that are in many gyms throughout the country, but also have a good line of compact home gyms a well. Both the Powerline P1 and the Sportsman Gym 20 provide a variety of exercises in a pre-welded frame for stability.
When looking for your home gym fitness equipment, be sure to test it out first. Check the stability, the thickness of the padding, the pulley cables and the weights. Unless it is a good fit, it will sit in the corner collecting dust bunnies and dirty clothes.
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New Indoor Exercise Bike Bicycle Trainer Stand Magnet Steel Stationary Sports $79.97 Features: -Five internal resistance settings Details: -Offers effective and convenient indoor tra… |
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iPool Above Ground Exercise Swimming Pool $1,199.00 512007 Features: -iPool.-Above ground exercise / training swimming pool.-iPool stands for ”infinite pool” provides hours of swimming at a low cost without the harsh chemicals or space requirements of regular pool.-Used outdoor or indoor.-Velcro harness holds you in place while you swim against water’s resistance.-Fits almost anywhere in backyard or within the garage.-Can be assembled by 2 peopl… |
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Indoor Bicycle Bike Trainer Stand Kinetic Magnet Steel Stationary Sports Features:… |
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GoFit 65cm Professional Stability Ball $29.99 The GoFit Ultimate Burst Resistant Core Stability Ball is a fun, yet challenging way to stretch, tone and tighten your body. The ball total body workout is very efficient, allowing you to see the results you want in a much quicker period of time. As a general rule, the exercise ball should be large enough so that when you sit on it, your knees bend at a 90 degree angle…. |
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The Resistance Chair Exercise System Resistance Chair Lightweight Exercise Chair allows you to do a full body workout from a safe, comfortable seated position. Because you remain seated, you maintain balance and stability as you exercise your arms, chest, shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs. This resistance training chair is the world’s most convenient home gym. The patented resistance chair’s anchor cable system offers a wide range o… |
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The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution: The Slow Motion Exercise That Will Change Your Body in 30 Minutes a Week $11.78 Join the Slow Burn Fitness Revolution!In The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution, authors of the three-million-copy bestseller Protein Power team up with leading fitness expert Fred Hahn to revolutionize the way America gets strong, lean, and healthy. The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution lays out the accumulating body of scientific evidence that shows the spend-hours-in-the-gym approach to exercise is over. … |
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Principles and Practice of Resistance Training $57.49 Principles and Practice of Resistance Training |
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Body-Solid Resistance Tubes, Resistance Heavy Resistance $14.04 Our Body-Solid Resistance Tubes are an excellent apparatus for anyone interested in completing full body workouts in less time. Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, novice and advanced trainees alike benefit by including resistance tubes within training regimens. Their lightweight design, versatility and low cost make them the perfect choice for many applications. Resistance Tubes are some of the most affordable training tools available and can provide an effective upper- and lower-body workout for just about anyone.Perfect for strength training and rehabilitation our Resistance Tubes allow you to work in multiple planes of movement. Their elastic properties give you varying levels of intensity, and every exercise provides a full range of motion. Whether your workouts involve group exercise in the club or in-home personal training, tubing and bands come in a multitude of sizes, forms, and resistance levels to match most abilities.Available in various resistance levels:#BSTRT1 – Yellow Very Light#BSTRT2 – Green Light#BSTRT3 – Red Medium#BSTRT4 – Blue Heavy#BSTRT5 – Black Very Heavy |
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Body-Solid Resistance Tubes, Resistance Medium Resistance $13.04 Our Body-Solid Resistance Tubes are an excellent apparatus for anyone interested in completing full body workouts in less time. Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, novice and advanced trainees alike benefit by including resistance tubes within training regimens. Their lightweight design, versatility and low cost make them the perfect choice for many applications. Resistance Tubes are some of the most affordable training tools available and can provide an effective upper- and lower-body workout for just about anyone.Perfect for strength training and rehabilitation our Resistance Tubes allow you to work in multiple planes of movement. Their elastic properties give you varying levels of intensity, and every exercise provides a full range of motion. Whether your workouts involve group exercise in the club or in-home personal training, tubing and bands come in a multitude of sizes, forms, and resistance levels to match most abilities.Available in various resistance levels:#BSTRT1 – Yellow Very Light#BSTRT2 – Green Light#BSTRT3 – Red Medium#BSTRT4 – Blue Heavy#BSTRT5 – Black Very Heavy |
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Body-Solid Resistance Tubes, Resistance Light Resistance $13.04 Our Body-Solid Resistance Tubes are an excellent apparatus for anyone interested in completing full body workouts in less time. Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, novice and advanced trainees alike benefit by including resistance tubes within training regimens. Their lightweight design, versatility and low cost make them the perfect choice for many applications. Resistance Tubes are some of the most affordable training tools available and can provide an effective upper- and lower-body workout for just about anyone.Perfect for strength training and rehabilitation our Resistance Tubes allow you to work in multiple planes of movement. Their elastic properties give you varying levels of intensity, and every exercise provides a full range of motion. Whether your workouts involve group exercise in the club or in-home personal training, tubing and bands come in a multitude of sizes, forms, and resistance levels to match most abilities.Available in various resistance levels:#BSTRT1 – Yellow Very Light#BSTRT2 – Green Light#BSTRT3 – Red Medium#BSTRT4 – Blue Heavy#BSTRT5 – Black Very Heavy |
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Resistance Training for Special Populations $58.95 Resistance training is not just for the physically fit and athletic. Research has shown that resistance training programs provide health benefits to individuals with chronic medical conditions. The young and old alike can participate in resistance trainin |
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Designing Resistance Training Programs $78.99 Designing resistance training Programs, by Steven J. Fleck and William J. Kraemer, will inable you to design sound resistance training programs. Adpat to special populations and understand how prescription design works in the real world. |