Exercise equipment should form an integral part of your daily routine if want to stay fit and healthy. Apart from helping you stay fit, exercise machines also help build and tone tone muscles and burn fat. Because of how important exercise has become in the modern healthy lifestyle, it has become expedient that we should have certain exercise and fitness equipments in our homes.
If you have ever paid a visit to the gym, you would agree that most of the exercise and fitness machines are large and bulky. If you live in a small space, it is advisable that you should not own normal gym sized exercising equipment because you lack the necessary space required to keep them. However, if you are bent on running your own personal and private gym, it is advised that you should invest your money in the purchase of compact, lightweight, mobile and mini fitness equipments.
Treadmills are the most common type of exercise and fitness equipment for a small space. There are mini and small sized treadmills that you can purchase which fold up and can be hidden underneath beds or inside of closets. The beauty of theses treadmills is that they can be taken out at your convenience and give you the same workout a normal bulky treadmill would. This will allow you to maintain the decor of your room without sacrificing your ability to exercise at home.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Create Your Own Home Gym
Getting to the gym day after day can be a tough job. You have to pack a special bag, choose appropriate workout clothes, make sure your mp3 player is charged--and, of course, find the spare time. Many people probably wish they could just transfer their favorite parts of the gym to their own home. Even if you don't have the spare space in your home to set up a full home gym, it doesn't mean you can't set up a useful workout area. If you have a spare bedroom that goes generally unused, you can turn it into a personal fitness center with a few renovations.
First of all, for maximum safety, you will want to replace your current flooring--carpet, laminate, vinyl, or tile--with rubber flooring. This is not as expensive as you might think, and it reduces the risk of slipping and cushions your fall in case you do. Plus, it won't get scuffed or utterly destroyed by dropping weights or other equipment. If you are unable to entirely redo the floor, then simply replace the section where you will rack the weights. Make sure to have precise measurements of the room. You will probably have already obtained these in order to have the rubber flooring installed, but you will also need to know what size equipment you will be able to store there.
If you want cardio machines, then you will need to choose more compact designs if at all possible. It will also be valuable to find equipment that operates as an "all-in-one," or at least allows you to have multiple workout options.
Some people like to have large wall-covering mirrors so that they can check their form and see their muscles working at they lift weights or perform certain other exercises. If this is helpful to you, don't hesitate to have one installed. Check with companies that supply these mirrors to dance studios and other gyms in your area.
Make provisions for all kinds of workouts. Having a television and DVD player in the room will allow you to do Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and more--all in the comfort of your own home gym. Don't forget the radio and/or the mp3 player with compatible speakers--anything you need to get you really pumped up!
First of all, for maximum safety, you will want to replace your current flooring--carpet, laminate, vinyl, or tile--with rubber flooring. This is not as expensive as you might think, and it reduces the risk of slipping and cushions your fall in case you do. Plus, it won't get scuffed or utterly destroyed by dropping weights or other equipment. If you are unable to entirely redo the floor, then simply replace the section where you will rack the weights. Make sure to have precise measurements of the room. You will probably have already obtained these in order to have the rubber flooring installed, but you will also need to know what size equipment you will be able to store there.
If you want cardio machines, then you will need to choose more compact designs if at all possible. It will also be valuable to find equipment that operates as an "all-in-one," or at least allows you to have multiple workout options.
Some people like to have large wall-covering mirrors so that they can check their form and see their muscles working at they lift weights or perform certain other exercises. If this is helpful to you, don't hesitate to have one installed. Check with companies that supply these mirrors to dance studios and other gyms in your area.
Make provisions for all kinds of workouts. Having a television and DVD player in the room will allow you to do Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and more--all in the comfort of your own home gym. Don't forget the radio and/or the mp3 player with compatible speakers--anything you need to get you really pumped up!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Back Exercise Machines
A lot of people are constantly looking for ways to help with their back pain. A back exercise machine may be the solution. This machine will help you strengthen your muscles and provide better leg control. Don't forget that your abs will be tightened and your pain will be reduced. One of the best types of machines for this type of exercise is the Roman Chair. Learn what they do, and how this back exercise machine can help you.
No matter what type of machine you buy, you'll need to find one that is versatile and simple to use. There are a few tips that you need to keep in mind before you buy a new or used back exercise machine. First, make sure that it will target muscles groups that will help you have a strong back. Make sure it also helps develop leg muscles because healthy legs support your back. A good back machine will make your back muscles more toned and help reduce pain in the long run.
Another advantage to a back exercise machine is that you can adjust the level of intensity for your own custom workout. Easy, medium and advanced workout options will let you slowly graduate in your extension exercises. If you're a little more fit and need more intensity, just adjust it. Also, before you buy, check out the padding that is on the adjustable machine. If it's thin and hard, you won't use it, and it'll collect dust. Ease of adjustability is a key fact too, and talk to a dealer about how strong the frame is on the machine.
No matter what type of machine you buy, you'll need to find one that is versatile and simple to use. There are a few tips that you need to keep in mind before you buy a new or used back exercise machine. First, make sure that it will target muscles groups that will help you have a strong back. Make sure it also helps develop leg muscles because healthy legs support your back. A good back machine will make your back muscles more toned and help reduce pain in the long run.
Another advantage to a back exercise machine is that you can adjust the level of intensity for your own custom workout. Easy, medium and advanced workout options will let you slowly graduate in your extension exercises. If you're a little more fit and need more intensity, just adjust it. Also, before you buy, check out the padding that is on the adjustable machine. If it's thin and hard, you won't use it, and it'll collect dust. Ease of adjustability is a key fact too, and talk to a dealer about how strong the frame is on the machine.
Friday, November 18, 2011
What You Should Know About Your Equipment
Being fit, healthy and flexible is not always easy. It takes regular exercise and eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. In addition, any exercise program that you choose, such as push-ups, stretching, jogging or walking takes discipline. The same discipline applies to using fitness equipment. If you are the type of person that prefers use of fitness equipment over sports and other outdoor activities for exercise, here are few tips to consider before purchasing.
First of all, doo not believe everything that you see and hear. You will need to assess whether all the advertised claims for any particular piece of exercise equipment are true. Lots of fitness equipment will make outlandish claims. For example, that you will lose several pounds in as little as seven days or that you will decrease your pants size in one month. To lose such weight in seven days or decrease a pant size in such short time is nearly impossible, even with the assistance of dietary supplements.
Be skeptical about claims that say you will be able to burn a tremendous amount of fat in a specific area of your body, such as the hips, thighs, waist just by applying a specific type of ointment, lotion or other skin application. The only sure way to burn fat is by changing what you eat and exercising.
Before and after pictures of people who claim that they were able to lose weight because of using such and such equipment may or may not be true. Even if they are true, their experience is purely personal and that is no assurance that your unique body make-up will also undergo the same change they went through.
First of all, doo not believe everything that you see and hear. You will need to assess whether all the advertised claims for any particular piece of exercise equipment are true. Lots of fitness equipment will make outlandish claims. For example, that you will lose several pounds in as little as seven days or that you will decrease your pants size in one month. To lose such weight in seven days or decrease a pant size in such short time is nearly impossible, even with the assistance of dietary supplements.
Be skeptical about claims that say you will be able to burn a tremendous amount of fat in a specific area of your body, such as the hips, thighs, waist just by applying a specific type of ointment, lotion or other skin application. The only sure way to burn fat is by changing what you eat and exercising.
Before and after pictures of people who claim that they were able to lose weight because of using such and such equipment may or may not be true. Even if they are true, their experience is purely personal and that is no assurance that your unique body make-up will also undergo the same change they went through.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Limits of Treadmills
The fitness machine industry is filled with exercise machines of all types. The most popular among them, treadmills, have evolved into several different types. There are specialty treadmills for women, fold-able kinds and even hybrid treadmills, which feature upper body exercise attachments. Although the choice in treadmills is limitless, you will find that very few people actually use their treadmills. After the initial novelty factor has subsided, treadmills are often relegated to storage in garages and basements. There are several reasons why people find it difficult to run on a treadmill consistently. This article goes through five of the most common problems why treadmills get folded up and remain unused in many people's home.
Treadmills Give a Tight Space to Run On
Most treadmills that people can afford simply do not have the space required for a natural run. Quite often space limitations on our homes force us to buy treadmills which are far smaller than ideal. Less length and lacking in width the space most treadmills give simply is not enough for proper running.
Treadmills Force You to Run Unnaturally
Whether you like it or not running in a treadmill will never allow you to use your natural bio-mechanics to run efficiently. Even the best track athlete in the world will find that treadmills never give you the real sensation of running.
Accidents on the Treadmill
Treadmills are generally safe but accidents do happen. Accidents include the runner flying across the room after tripping, treadmills malfunctioning and suddenly going too fast and pets getting injured by the belt. The recent death of Mike Tyson's child in a treadmill accident only goes to show that this equipment is to be operated with extreme care.
Expensive to Purchase
Decent treadmills cost more than 1500 dollars. Better ones frequently cost triple that. The best ones you find at the gym may cost half of the price of your car. Treadmills are incredibly expensive to purchase and the cheaper ones out there will never really give you a proper platform to run on.
Expensive to Maintain
Aside from the upfront costs you will have to maintain treadmills too. You will have to oil them, change belts, replace controllers and sometimes even have to replace the whole motor. The amount of running that will change your physique will kill any "home treadmills" in no time.
If you want to save money, space, time and headaches it might be better to lace up your running shoes and hit the road running. All you really need is a decent pair of shoes that give you cushioning for that comfortable ride. Otherwise, used treadmills are a great way to save money on the initial costs of the equipment.
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Treadmills Give a Tight Space to Run On
Most treadmills that people can afford simply do not have the space required for a natural run. Quite often space limitations on our homes force us to buy treadmills which are far smaller than ideal. Less length and lacking in width the space most treadmills give simply is not enough for proper running.
Treadmills Force You to Run Unnaturally
Whether you like it or not running in a treadmill will never allow you to use your natural bio-mechanics to run efficiently. Even the best track athlete in the world will find that treadmills never give you the real sensation of running.
Accidents on the Treadmill
Treadmills are generally safe but accidents do happen. Accidents include the runner flying across the room after tripping, treadmills malfunctioning and suddenly going too fast and pets getting injured by the belt. The recent death of Mike Tyson's child in a treadmill accident only goes to show that this equipment is to be operated with extreme care.
Expensive to Purchase
Decent treadmills cost more than 1500 dollars. Better ones frequently cost triple that. The best ones you find at the gym may cost half of the price of your car. Treadmills are incredibly expensive to purchase and the cheaper ones out there will never really give you a proper platform to run on.
Expensive to Maintain
Aside from the upfront costs you will have to maintain treadmills too. You will have to oil them, change belts, replace controllers and sometimes even have to replace the whole motor. The amount of running that will change your physique will kill any "home treadmills" in no time.
If you want to save money, space, time and headaches it might be better to lace up your running shoes and hit the road running. All you really need is a decent pair of shoes that give you cushioning for that comfortable ride. Otherwise, used treadmills are a great way to save money on the initial costs of the equipment.
Fit4Sale is your #1 source for used and refurbished fitness equipment in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico! They have all the popular fitness equipment you can think of! Choose Fit4Sale for all your fitness equipment needs!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Elliptical Trainers and Calories
Elliptical trainers are one of the best, if not the best, cardio exercise machines available today. These machines are an excellent way to become physically fit because of the many benefits offered, which range from low-impact exercise to whole body conditioning to impressive quantity of calories burned per session. And speaking of calories burned, many have asked about its exact number before purchasing the elliptical machine. This is especially true of individuals seeking to lose weight or to maintain their ideal weight.
Anyways, there is no precise number to that particular question as it will all depend on the duration, intensity and incline of the workout along with the physical condition of the person. For example, you may be using the elliptical for an hour each day but if the intensity is very low, then you will burn just a few calories. If you exercise just 30 minutes a day on moderate intensity coupled with an incline, then you should burn more calories.
If you expect to burn as much calories as possible on the elliptical trainer, you have to exert the effort and pour in the time. Only then will you see the difference in terms of faster weight loss coupled with toned arms and legs. Yes, indeed, the elliptical trainer trains both the upper and lower parts of the body. This is because as your feet move the pedals along its cycle, your arms also move the handlebars in a half-circle, hence, the whole body conditioning.
Going back to the calories burned question, assuming that you put in 30 minutes of moderate intensity on the elliptical machine, your calories burned range from 310 to 500 depending on your weight. For a 120-pound person, it will be at 310 calories. The heavier 150-pound and 180-pound individual will burn 385 calories and 464-500 calories, respectively. Of course, some elliptical trainer manufacturers claim as much as 750 calories burned although that may well apply to a high-intensity interval training workout.
In fact, many have attested to the efficacy of high-intensity interval training using the elliptical machine in the faster burning of calories. This is because the body continues to burn fat days after the exercise has cease. Thus, even if you are just watching television, your body is still hard at work melting away your weight, so to speak.
To incorporate interval training with your elliptical workout, you should decrease and increase the tension as well as the incline. You can also alternate 1 minute active rest periods where you revert to normal strides with 2 minutes passive rest where you double your speed. Do this for 20 minutes with 5 minutes of warm-ups and 5 minutes of cool-downs. You may also alternate between forward and backward motions just to rev up your body's response to the exercise.
Another tip to burn more calories is to use your arms in a semi-circular motion. Or you can grab some weights and swing your arms while striding. The rationale behind this action is that the more muscles are worked, the more calories will be burned.
The elliptical trainer can burn calories without burning you out and without exposing you to unnecessary injuries. Look into one today and reap the benefits in the days after.
Fit4Sale is your #1 source for used and refurbished ellipticals in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico! They have all the popular brands in fitness equipment you can imagine! Choose Fit4Sale for all your fitness equipment needs!
Anyways, there is no precise number to that particular question as it will all depend on the duration, intensity and incline of the workout along with the physical condition of the person. For example, you may be using the elliptical for an hour each day but if the intensity is very low, then you will burn just a few calories. If you exercise just 30 minutes a day on moderate intensity coupled with an incline, then you should burn more calories.
If you expect to burn as much calories as possible on the elliptical trainer, you have to exert the effort and pour in the time. Only then will you see the difference in terms of faster weight loss coupled with toned arms and legs. Yes, indeed, the elliptical trainer trains both the upper and lower parts of the body. This is because as your feet move the pedals along its cycle, your arms also move the handlebars in a half-circle, hence, the whole body conditioning.
Going back to the calories burned question, assuming that you put in 30 minutes of moderate intensity on the elliptical machine, your calories burned range from 310 to 500 depending on your weight. For a 120-pound person, it will be at 310 calories. The heavier 150-pound and 180-pound individual will burn 385 calories and 464-500 calories, respectively. Of course, some elliptical trainer manufacturers claim as much as 750 calories burned although that may well apply to a high-intensity interval training workout.
In fact, many have attested to the efficacy of high-intensity interval training using the elliptical machine in the faster burning of calories. This is because the body continues to burn fat days after the exercise has cease. Thus, even if you are just watching television, your body is still hard at work melting away your weight, so to speak.
To incorporate interval training with your elliptical workout, you should decrease and increase the tension as well as the incline. You can also alternate 1 minute active rest periods where you revert to normal strides with 2 minutes passive rest where you double your speed. Do this for 20 minutes with 5 minutes of warm-ups and 5 minutes of cool-downs. You may also alternate between forward and backward motions just to rev up your body's response to the exercise.
Another tip to burn more calories is to use your arms in a semi-circular motion. Or you can grab some weights and swing your arms while striding. The rationale behind this action is that the more muscles are worked, the more calories will be burned.
The elliptical trainer can burn calories without burning you out and without exposing you to unnecessary injuries. Look into one today and reap the benefits in the days after.
Fit4Sale is your #1 source for used and refurbished ellipticals in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico! They have all the popular brands in fitness equipment you can imagine! Choose Fit4Sale for all your fitness equipment needs!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Quality Refurbished Fitness Equipment
Buying refurbished home gym equipment is a great way to outfit your house and turn it into your own private workout center. Getting what you pay for is another matter entirely. There are some key elements to look for when considering a piece of cheap home gym equipment whether it is a big ticket item, or a simple hand-held device. There are many places to buy cheap home gym equipment both online and in walk in stores but the things to look for remain the same.
How Does it Work?
Some home gym equipment machines, cheap or otherwise are quite complicated. If you are buying a previously owned piece of equipment make sure your new cheap home gym equipment comes with the manuals you will need to set it up and use it properly.
Many full workstation equipment models have a very wide variety of exercises so it is a good idea to make sure that the home gym systems come with other information as well. Most of the complete home gym setups have workout manuals to help guide you through a full workout to get the greatest value for your money.
Nicks, Dents and Scratches
While a shiny new home gym would be wonderful and look great a few nicks, dents or scratches can lower the price on absolutely fine equipment. Many stores will sell you a floor model, or slightly used model at a much lower rate than you would otherwise get so you get great cheap home gym equipment that works just fine even if it has a few bruises.
The same goes for online sales, just because a piece of equipment is a little battered is no reason to turn away as long as all if the moving parts are in operating order. However, it should be noted that there are some areas where scratches, dents, or tears are unacceptable even if they do not precisely impede the operation of the home gym system. Padded seats, arm or leg supports and backboards should be free of rips or tears. Any of those areas that are badly damaged could irritate or even cut you as you use the equipment.
How Does it Work?
Some home gym equipment machines, cheap or otherwise are quite complicated. If you are buying a previously owned piece of equipment make sure your new cheap home gym equipment comes with the manuals you will need to set it up and use it properly.
Many full workstation equipment models have a very wide variety of exercises so it is a good idea to make sure that the home gym systems come with other information as well. Most of the complete home gym setups have workout manuals to help guide you through a full workout to get the greatest value for your money.
Nicks, Dents and Scratches
While a shiny new home gym would be wonderful and look great a few nicks, dents or scratches can lower the price on absolutely fine equipment. Many stores will sell you a floor model, or slightly used model at a much lower rate than you would otherwise get so you get great cheap home gym equipment that works just fine even if it has a few bruises.
The same goes for online sales, just because a piece of equipment is a little battered is no reason to turn away as long as all if the moving parts are in operating order. However, it should be noted that there are some areas where scratches, dents, or tears are unacceptable even if they do not precisely impede the operation of the home gym system. Padded seats, arm or leg supports and backboards should be free of rips or tears. Any of those areas that are badly damaged could irritate or even cut you as you use the equipment.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Machine Weights vs Free Weights
Many people have long pondered the question of whether working with free weights or using machine weights helps to build muscle faster and more effectively. The main answer is that there is no miracle piece of exercise equipment that works the same for everyone. Both of these strength training choices offer the benefits of higher muscle growth and increased overall fitness.Free weights are versatile and inexpensive. They also simulate real-life lifting situations and promote whole-body stabilization. Likewise, machine weights also can be effective weight training tools — as long as you use machines that adjust to your body dimensions and allow full range of motion of your joints. Machine weights also help assist you in performing the technique correctly, whereas free weights you have to monitor yourself to make sure the technique is being carried out properly.The easiest answer is for you to choose an exercise that you enjoy and fits your lifestyle.
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