Are you stuck in the treadmill rut? Do you have great leg muscles but no upper body strength? And how about those abs? The obvious answer is to have a variety of machines in your home gym. But, how can you afford great equipment on a budget?
Let's just say for example you want to round out your gym with ProForm fitness equipment. You are going to want to have a cross trainer, stationary bike and a resistance machine. That will cover your needs for not only strength and agility training.
You might pick out a ProForm PF 960 Station, a ProForm 900 CardioCrossTrainer and a ProForm PS PF Recumbant. What are your chances of getting something like that in your price range?
The good news is that you will often be able to find the exact exercise equipment you want at a good discount. Not only that, you will probably be able to find it in your city. Your hunt will be even more successful if you are open to buying either a slightly different model in the same brand or even a different brand with similar quality.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
What Equipment Do You Need?
What Should I Look For?
First, decide what your goals are in terms of your workouts. Are you looking to add muscle? Do you wish to lose weight? Whatever your goals, knowing and understanding them will both narrow your choices and help keep you from being disappointed with whatever you purchase. The second thing you need to think about is your desires. Consider what activities you like to engage in versus the activities you despise. For example, if you hate walking or jogging as an activity, you probably should not purchase a treadmill. Next, consider your financial constraints.
The best fitness equipment for you should not break the bank. You can spend anywhere from less than one hundred dollars to several thousand dollars on the fitness equipment of your choice, so you should carefully decide what fits best within your financial needs. One last thing to remember is that you should try the equipment before you purchase it. If you think you will like a stair climber, but you get it home and discover it is too hard on your joints, you may have just wasted a few thousand bucks. It is important to like the equipment before you leave the store.
First, decide what your goals are in terms of your workouts. Are you looking to add muscle? Do you wish to lose weight? Whatever your goals, knowing and understanding them will both narrow your choices and help keep you from being disappointed with whatever you purchase. The second thing you need to think about is your desires. Consider what activities you like to engage in versus the activities you despise. For example, if you hate walking or jogging as an activity, you probably should not purchase a treadmill. Next, consider your financial constraints.
The best fitness equipment for you should not break the bank. You can spend anywhere from less than one hundred dollars to several thousand dollars on the fitness equipment of your choice, so you should carefully decide what fits best within your financial needs. One last thing to remember is that you should try the equipment before you purchase it. If you think you will like a stair climber, but you get it home and discover it is too hard on your joints, you may have just wasted a few thousand bucks. It is important to like the equipment before you leave the store.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Looking for Discount Fitness Equipment
There are four great places to look for the discount exercise equipment you have chosen. Whether you are buying new fitness equipment or are eager to save even more buy checking out used equipment, these will work for you.
1) Local Fitness Equipment Retail Stores. Stores will often have sales, discontinued models and returned items. Not only that, they will often have a bulletin board where notices can be places for used items for sale, You may also put up a want ad notice. Sales personnel may also be aware of people who have equipment for sale.
2) Local Health Clubs. Health clubs routinely turn over their equipment, they maintain it well and their equipment will be deeply discounted because of heavy use. If you were planning to use this equipment for a health club, you probably should avoid this avenue. However, this equipment should be perfect for a home gym.
1) Local Fitness Equipment Retail Stores. Stores will often have sales, discontinued models and returned items. Not only that, they will often have a bulletin board where notices can be places for used items for sale, You may also put up a want ad notice. Sales personnel may also be aware of people who have equipment for sale.
2) Local Health Clubs. Health clubs routinely turn over their equipment, they maintain it well and their equipment will be deeply discounted because of heavy use. If you were planning to use this equipment for a health club, you probably should avoid this avenue. However, this equipment should be perfect for a home gym.
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