Fitness Equipment Basics by John Mac

by E-NewsCast Team
May 3rd, 2010

Fitness Equipment Basics by John MacFitness equipment can be split into 2 basic areas, first thereis aerobic or cardio fitness equipment which is designed to giveyou a fitness workout to burn off calories & loose weight.Secondly there is strength/muscular fitness equipment which isdesigned to tone, or increase in size, your bodies muscles.Most fitness equipment that you would expect to find in yourlocal gym or fitness centre can now be purchased for home usedepending upon the space you have available & the type offitness 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 themmaking them an ideal piece of fitness equipment for the beginnerright through to professional athletes, being suitable for alllevels of fitness. Make sure you choose one with a wide beltthat is long enough for your stride. If you jog or run a lotthen you should consider a model with cushioning between thebelt and treadmill bed to lesson the impact on your joints.Basic models are powered by the user but you should choose onewith a motor to vary the speed, the faster you like to run thehigher the motor speed you should choose. New treadmills willset you back approximately $299 for a self powered one up toover $5000 for a motorised commercial style one.Exercise bikes are a popular item of fitness equipmentespecially for home use, with numerous types available. Apartfrom the standard upright exercise bike some models now offerupper body work outs as well. The latest designs have recumbentseats which support your lower back & leave your hands & armsfree to use weights for upper body exercise. Cost $229 or lessto $2599.Rowing Machines are a very useful piece of fitness equipmentparticularly for those with knee problems who feel they are notup to running or cycling because of their problem. They come inmany different designs from lightweight foldaway to heavier morerigid designs. New equipment should set you back $239 to $1900.Fitness equipment for strength/muscular work comes as individualpieces, such as dumbbells, weight benches, leg or abdominalequipment or for a total body workout you could try a home gymwhich should set you back between $399 to just under $4000depending upon the space you have available and your budget.For the best results you should choose at least one piece offitness equipment from both the cardio fitness equipment & thestrength fitness equipment, with a home gym being therecommended piece of equipment for the strength work. Make sureyou choose fitness equipment that you know you will enjoy using& not something that will end up stuck in the garage. (c) JohnMac 2006

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