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