Home Gym
by
Jim Richmond
Regular exercise and physical activity are vital to your physical and emotional health and can bring you fun and fitness at the same time. Unfortunately one-half of all people who begin a vigorous training regime drop out within a year. There is no magic formula for determining how much exercise you need. The most important thing to remember is that some is better than none. A home gym is one of the best ways to bring fitness into your life. The right home exercise equipment can add variety, convenience and consistency to your workouts. But too often, after you've purchased a piece of equipment, you realize you've made a mistake. Sexbuzz, cautions against ten common mistakes done when you are buying home exercise equipment for your home gym.
Don't Ignore Your Personal Comfort. Make sure the rowing machine you are thinking of buying doesn't put too many demands on your back. If you are looking at treadmills and are overweight or have orthopedic concerns, check for sturdy handrails, gradual pace changes and structural integrity. Look for a home gym that will adjust to your body height and size.
Don't Overbuy Features. People are drawn to cardiovascular equipment that has every conceivable readout and calculation. These gadgets often go unused, though, so they may not be the best place to spend your money.
Don't Skimp on the Basics. Smooth quiet operation and sturdy construction are what matter most. For example, with treadmills, good deck cushioning and stability are key factors to look for.
Don't Ignore the Top of the Line. If you don't try the best equipment first, you won't know what quality features to look for. Stay away from infomercial products or other low-price equipment. A store specializing in fitness equipment is probably the best place to start your search. It's not a bad idea to stick to brands you've used at health clubs, a manufacturer's quality often carries over into home models.
Don't Limit Your Options. Although treadmills are extremely popular and reliable, elliptical trainers also provide functional movement with lots of variety. Stationary bikes, both upright and recumbent, are rebounding in popularity.
Don't Overestimate Your Abilities. An exercise or movement that looks easy on TV may not work for you. For example, ski machines with independent upper and lower-body motions may offer an outstanding cardio workout, but they also require a high level of concentration and coordination. People are less likely to use machines that have a high learning curve.
Don't Believe Everything You Hear. Some fitness products that sound great on infomercials have limited effectiveness. Abdominal exercise devices, for example, don't really offer any results beyond those achieved by doing abdominal exercises without equipment. However, the devices can provide head and neck support.
Don't Overlook the Little Things. Not all effective exercise equipment needs assembly and takes a lot of space. Heart rate monitors are highly recommended by many personal trainers. Fitness balls, bands, tubing and exercise videos can also add safety, creativity comfort and variety to your activity program.
Don't Go It Alone. Ask questions of other exercisers and fitness professionals, as well as equipment representatives. Before buying, find out about equipment delivery, setup, warranties and return policies.
Avoid Fast or Sight-Unseen Purchasing. Almost any treadmill feels fine during the first few minutes. Only when doing a longer workout will you notice things like excessive vibration and noise. For cardio machines, spend at least 20 minutes trying different programs, for strength equipment, do a set of 10 repetitions.
Regular exercise and physical activity are vital to your physical and emotional health and can bring you fun and fitness at the same time. Unfortunately one-half of all people who begin a vigorous training regime drop out within a year. There is no magic formula for determining how much exercise you need. The most important thing to remember is that some is better than none. A home gym is one of the best ways to bring fitness into your life.
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