| So you've gone through all the options and decided | | | | limit on a treadmill you need to stop immediately. Some |
| that a home gym is right for you. After all it's | | | | machines keep going until a few seconds after you |
| convenient, private and can save you money by not | | | | press the button. |
| paying for a gym membership. | | | | To avoid having problems order from an online retailer |
| You know what's coming next. You have to plunk | | | | that has a good return policy. Check to see how thick |
| down 200, 500, maybe even 2,000 dollars to get the | | | | the base legs are. This is something you can find easily |
| system that you want. And with all the choices out | | | | on Pro Form treadmills or NordicTrack Ellipticals. |
| there how do you really know what you want | | | | Strength Training: This is what you want if you're |
| anyway? | | | | looking for the big bulk. Pumping weights is the fastest |
| There are two main types of machines on the market, | | | | way to get larger muscles without using harmful drugs. |
| cardiovascular and strength training. Your body will look | | | | You can also tone your muscles with strength training |
| very different after you've shed the pounds depending | | | | by lifting smaller amounts. |
| on which exercise machine you choose. | | | | If you plan to work out alone you'll need to find a |
| Cardiovascular: These machines get your heart | | | | machine that has a built in spotter or uses resistance in |
| pumping quickly and increase your overall stamina. | | | | place of weights. If not you may find yourself at a |
| They include treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, rowing | | | | stalemate with the 100 pounds above your head. Talk |
| exercise machines, steppers and skiers. Once you get | | | | about an awkward situation! |
| your heart rate going on one of these machines you'll | | | | Just like cardiovascular workouts, you won't get big |
| start shedding calories fast. And most come with a | | | | arm muscles if all you buy is an AB CoreMaster. So |
| calorie tracker so you can see when you've burned | | | | make sure you know what muscles a particular |
| off that hamburger you felt so guilty about eating. | | | | machine targets before buying. You may find that it's |
| Cardio machines often only focus on a few muscles, | | | | worth it to spend a little extra money to get an |
| meaning that your legs might get toned but you won't | | | | all-in-one gym that targets most major muscle groups |
| get a six-pack or strengthen your arm muscles if all | | | | than a machine that focuses on just a few. |
| you do is use an elliptical. If you want a toned look all | | | | And don't be surprised if you don't lose any weight |
| over, you'll need to add other exercises like sit-ups and | | | | after strength training for a long period of time. Since |
| push-ups to your routine. | | | | muscle weighs more than fat you may even find that |
| When shopping for a safe machine make sure it is | | | | you've gained a few pounds. |
| sturdy and quiet when in use. Some cheaper brands | | | | Take the time to analyze your goals. What areas of |
| tend to be wobbly which can be dangerous and | | | | your body are you concerned about and how do you |
| distract you from getting the most out of your | | | | envision yourself looking at its best? You may decide |
| workout. An anti static floor mat may also help the | | | | that what you need is a combination of cardiovascular |
| stability of your machine by creating a hard surface | | | | exercise from a machine like the Pro Form treadmill |
| for it to stand on. Compare prices to the quality of a | | | | and strength training from a set of weights. There are |
| brand you like. It may be worth it to get the upgrade | | | | a few machines on the market, like the Cardio Cruiser |
| because it will last longer. | | | | by Jake that do both in one. But no matter what you |
| You'll also want the control panel to have quick | | | | decide you'll be happier with your purchase and the |
| response time because when you've reached your | | | | results you get if you base it on your goals. |