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