Home fitness exercise work outs can be more effective in keeping fit and losing weight.
According to a report in Fitness Magazine, a 15 month study by researchers at the University of Florida concluded that home exercisers followed workout regimens and diet schedules more rigorously than their counterparts that work out in commercial gyms. Not only did they lose more weight (an average of 25 pounds vs. 15 pounds), they kept the weight off longer.
The study’s author noted, “The home exercisers had more success because they became self-reliant, scheduling workout times and sticking to their weight-loss goals”.
Here are some guidelines to help you out in choosing the right equipment that is suited for you.
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The most popular workout machine over other equipments.
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The treadmill gets the popular vote year after year because the exercise is as natural as a walk or run outdoors – with none of the nuisances. |
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A home treadmill is an excellent choice as it can serve cardio, weight-loss and/or endurance and cross-training fitness goals. |
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They’re low impact, highly user-friendly. |
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Basic treadmills are fine for strictly walking |
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Midrange treadmills have superior construction to basic models, making them suited for walking and occasional running. |
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High-end treadmills are best for frequent running, has a sturdier deck and frames and more powerful. |
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Provides total body workout, higher caloric burn excellent cardio conditioning and overall better weight management. |
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Considered second only to swimming in quality of total body exercise |
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Rowing gives you a head-to-toe workout |
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Rowing involves and strengthens all major muscle groups. Pushing with your legs works your calves, thighs and butt, while pulling with your arms works your arms, shoulders, abs and back |
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Rowing machine provides a very good cardiovascular workout. |
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Rowing is a great high-intensity/low-impact exercise that’s easy on your joints, and builds great aerobic power |
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Rowing machines offer a range of resistance levels to let you row as hard or as easily as you wish |
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You don’t need to be a rower to use a rowing machine |
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Nothing to learn – the rowing motion is intuitive. Overall working out on an exercise rower enhances your cardiovascular system… strengthens and tones all major muscle groups… and develops your balance and endurance |
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Workout from shoulders to toes. The smooth elliptical movement works the large muscles in your lower body. By changing direction, incline and resistance, you tone your glutes and quads better than with any other cardiovascular equipment. The elliptical also effectively works your calves, hams, hip flexors. Meanwhile, the dual-action arms are working your upper body. |
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Elliptical get you in your zone quickly. When you exercise your whole body on an elliptical cross-trainer, your heart rate climbs quicker, so you start burning calories more effectively. |
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Elliptical have become tremendously popular over the past few years. It’s a highly effective cross-training activity for anyone from beginners to elite athletes – offering great cardio workouts, without the high impact on your joints. |
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Elliptical also provide weight bearing exercise, which helps protect against osteoporosis. |
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Your exercise bike is the one that will be your trusted companion for many ‘miles’ ahead |
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Exercise bikes or stationary bikes (both terms apply) give you a great cardio and lower body workout |
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Stationary exercise bikes create resistance, making it easier or harder for you to pedal |
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Most stationary exercise bikes tell you how many miles you’ve pedaled, your speed, and how long you’ve been riding |
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A home gym is a multi-purpose piece of equipment designed to give you infinitely variable total body workouts |
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It combines several different machines on one economical footprint |
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The home gym is available 24/7 |
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You train on your clock. No commuting. No need to miss workouts. No waiting in line-ups to use the next piece of equipment, or move from cardio to strength. |
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Your workouts get better and more intense, and take less time |
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When you consider the price of a home gym, consider that price amortized over years of use. Think of gym fees as equipment rental. Then think how long you planned to be committed to your health and fitness. Remember, gym fees, and the cost, time and inconvenience of commuting, never go away. |
