Choosing the Right Exercise Equipment for You

Create Your Perfect Home Gym With These Tips

When you look in the mirror, are you dissatisfied with what you see? Would you like to slim down as bikini season approaches? Have you always dreamed of following the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger? Did your last doctor's visit make you concerned about where your health is headed if you don't drop a few pounds? Building a home gym is a great way to achieve these fitness goals and more!

Many people aspire to get in shape, but find the idea of going to the gym demotivating. Whether it's the added travel time or feeling uncomfortable working out in front of others, the gym isn't for everyone. But if you have some free space in your basement, garage, or a spare room, you can enjoy the best of both worlds by purchasing your own exercise equipment and getting fit under the comfort of your own roof!

The type of equipment you want to look into will depend on both the types of exercises you want to do and the goals you ultimately hope to achieve. For example, anyone looking to pack on some serious muscle gains won't get very far using only a treadmill. Here are some popular categories of exercise equipment with information to help you determine whether each is a good fit for your home gym.

Weights

Weight training offers a great means of reshaping your body and increasing your strength, which has a number of practical benefits. To get the most out of a weightlifting program you must be able to progressively overload your muscles by increasing the amount of weight you are working with over time. As far as equipment, this means looking into either an adjustable barbell set or a collection of variously weighted dumbbells. Additionally, a good bench and rack will expand the range of movements you can safely perform. You might also consider a nautilus machine for cable exercises. Contact the experts at Fitness Master with any further questions and you'll be well on your way to getting jacked!

Cardio

For those who love to end every workout completely drenched in sweat, we've got several options for you as well! Cardio equipment, such as ellipticals, stairmasters, and rowing machines, are your best bet for burning fat and improving your cardiovascular conditioning. Many of these can even track your heart rate and calories burned as you use them. These types of machines can be pricey, but most home gyms can get by with just one. The Fitness Master team will hook you up with a great deal on the top brands !

Bodyweight

If you're interested in taking it easy on your joints, as well as your bank account, bodyweight exercises are a great option. There is plenty of equipment on the market designed to enhance these movements that is also affordable and compact, in case you don't have the most space to work with for your home gym. You can also find countless free yoga routines online if that is an avenue you wish to pursue. Check out our options for yoga mats, resistance bands, loops, sliders, medicine balls, and other exercise accessories!

When you decide to build your ideal home gym , Fitness Master will be there to help guide you through choosing the optimal equipment!

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