Top 5 Best Home Gym Equipment - HappyGetFit
Want to exercise but don't have time to go to the gym? Here are the tips from Happygetfit.
Because I wanted to stay fit and maintain myself physically, I joined the gym 2 years ago. Unfortunately, after 2 months I didn't take the time to get there (I had a 20 minute drive and closer might have made a difference). So that's €550 that I spent for about 10 sessions. Ouch! €55 per session, I didn't get any return on my 1 year membership.
When I was visiting a friend, I noticed she had an elliptical trainer in her house. I had seen it before, but hadn’t really paid attention to it. She told me she bought it a year ago and that she uses it every other day during her little girl’s nap. This is this model (on Happygetfit.com).
After our discussion on the topic and after personal reflection, I decide to buy my own home sports equipment. Yes, but what to choose? Which sports equipment to choose? I don't have a place like in a gym and I can't afford financially to buy 3 or 4 different equipment.
1- The rower The rower is one of the best home sports equipment. It makes 80% of the body muscles work intensively. It is not my favorite or most popular device, but it is the most effective exercise bike for weight loss and muscle building. The rower is the device used by most athletes in physical preparation.
Choosing the right rower can make all the difference, in fact there are different resistance technologies for sale. If you want a silent rower, get a magnetic rower, for real resistance, get an air model, if you want a rowing experience, get a water model etc.
2- The elliptical trainer The elliptical trainer provides a movement halfway between a stepper and a stationary bike. Without any specific medical reason, 3/4 of users are women. Why? Because the elliptical trainer has been praised for its movement that essentially works the thighs and buttocks for better curves (but also incidentally the arms, calves and abs).
The elliptical trainer takes up floor space. Do not forget to reserve a place for it in your home, because it is a device that is not easy to move. Also consider choosing a model with programs on the screen to vary the effort.
3- The exercise bike The exercise bike is very popular in France and thousands of units are sold every week. They are popular because of their low purchase price and because of the small amount of space they take up. They are generally foldable.
Keep in mind that the exercise movement can be boring and only works the lower body. Consider moving up a level by choosing a smoother pedaling exercise bike with a heavier flywheel and a screen with built-in programs to vary your efforts.
4- The treadmill Another very popular training device in the gym is the treadmill. The great advantage of this device is that it can run all year round in any weather, dry and warm. This exercise trains the lower part of the body.
The treadmill is appreciated and adapted by everyone. The first prize mats have small motors and small treadmills that are only suitable for walking. If you want to run and take full advantage of the incline, variation of speed and cushioning, you need to increase the range.
5- The stepper The stepper is one of the first sports equipment that went through the doors of apartments and single-family homes. It is an exercise that trains the calves, thighs and buttocks.
The stepper, like the elliptical trainer, is mainly used by the fairer sex. For the price of jeans, you can strengthen your glutes and thighs in a few minutes a day. As with any machine, this is a great exercise as long as it is used regularly.
Please note: Some low-end steppers are not stable, choose a model that is heavy and wide enough.