All Entries Tagged With: "Fitness Equipment"
Are Aerobic Riders Worth the Money?
Those who bought an aerobic rider several years ago for hundreds of dollars are probably sorry. They spent a lot of money for a machine that has a limited purpose and limited benefit. But at a lower price, for those seeking those benefits, an aerobic rider can be a good addition to the home gym.
Aerobic [...]
Pros and Cons of Using Dumbbells
Dumbbells or free weights offer a number of advantages over weight machines. But the latter are not without benefits, either. In the end, the decision of which to choose or use will come down to cost, space and the type of workout you’re after.
Dumbbells typically come in the form of a short bar with a [...]
Purchasing the Right Home Gym Equipment
You can enjoy all the benefits of gym membership – a wide variety of equipment and facilities, good advice from staff and other members and the incentive to work out by making the gym a destination. But, you can also enjoy having the ease of access and the absence of a commute by purchasing home [...]
Taking a Closer Look at Rowing Machines
Contemporary rowing machines bear only a slight resemblance to their ancestors. But, like the older ones, a modern rowing machine provides a full body workout.
Picture a platform with a seat. Now imagine something to grab onto and pull backwards against resistance. That’s a rowing machine in a nutshell. But from that elementary starting point, the [...]
An Overview of Low-Impact Fitness Equipment
Basketball, tennis, soccer and more are all great ways to exercise. They require only inexpensive equipment, get you out in the fresh air and provide a full body workout with huge cardiovascular benefits. But sports like these can be very hard on the joints. They stress the knees and ankles and may be inappropriate for [...]
Ideas for Outfitting a Home Gym
When you want to get the most out of your fitness routines, you’ll start thinking about equipping a home gym. Since it can represent a substantial investment, you’ll want to take it in stages, making wise choices at every step.
Most people will first think about getting a treadmill. That’s an excellent choice. They provide superb [...]
Taking a Look at Stair Steppers & Climbers
Want to take your cardio workout to the max? Get a stair stepper. Want to work those calves and thighs till they burn just right? Buy a climber. Want to strengthen those back muscles with a simple piece of fitness equipment? Same answer. Want to do all that with gear that can easily be stowed [...]
Weights vs Resistance Bands
From the standpoint of basic exercise physics weights and resistance bands have a lot in common. Both provide something for the muscle to work against beyond gravity. But the detailed differences allow them both to serve different goals.
A weight, whether in the form of a free weight or a stack on a machine gives you [...]
Tips For Choosing The Right Fitness Equipment
If your workout consists of more than just jogging, at some point you’ll want to invest in some fitness equipment. Which you select will, naturally, depend on lots of things – budget vs price, quality vs needs, type and interests and so forth.
Fitness equipment can run anywhere from $50 to $5,000 or more. You may [...]
What to Look For when Purchasing a Treadmill
Choosing any piece of fitness equipment is partly an individual exercise. But there are several features common to any good treadmill.
The most important criterion for any fitness item is safety. In this case that comes primarily from sturdiness and reliability. A solid steel alloy frame will stand up to much more punishment than the average [...]
