Friday, December 9, 2011
7 Great Buys for Starting a Home Gym
2:43 PM | 
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Sophisticated Fitness, LLC |
With the new year coming upon us soon many of you will be thinking of what your resolution will be this year. Undoubtedly many will commit to "working out more" or some other sort of fitness related goal. Gym memberships will increase and there will be some crowded weight rooms around the country for several weeks. If you are serious about committing to fitness then starting your own Home Gym is a very good option to consider. While initial costs are more, you will save money over the long run (and time as you will not have to travel to and from the gym). Here are 7 items we have found vital to our own home gyms (for more information on each product you click here):
1. Exercise or Weight Lifting Bench: You can usually get a quality bench for under $200. One of the most versatile peices of equipment, this is definitely a must have for a quality home fitness routine.
2. Dumbbells: Your goals and budget will play a big role in what you choose here as several options are available including neoprene, vinyl, Hex, Pro Style and more. The cost of dumbbells can add up so be sure to carefully consider your goals and level of commitment before purchasing.
3. Kettlebells: Again there are several options here (Cast Iron, Vinyl, Competition). Long used by serious body builders, kettlebells have gained extreme popularity in recent years for their effectiveness in giving you a total body workout in a short period of time. You can usually find a lower weight kettlebell or pair in the $50-100 range. If you are serious kettlebell enthusiast then a kettlebell set may be for you.
4. Medicine Ball: If you will be working out alone most of the time, you will want to get a ball that bounces. Again, there a ton of exercise that be performed and many medicine balls come with a workout chart to get you started. Quality medicine balls normally run around $50.
5. Resistance Bands: Great for getting in a quick workout and perfect for taking with you when traveling. You can perform many of the same exercises as with dumbbells at a fraction of the cost and they take up much less room. For under $50 you can get a set with a variety of resistance levels.
6. Push Up and Pull Up Bars: For just a small investment you can turn any doorway or spare room into a home gym with one of these versatile pieces of fitness equipment. You can go all out and get a wall mounted unit or a just go with a doorway pull up bar. Push up and Pull Up Bars (especially doorway pull up bars) are great additions to home gyms when you do not have a ton of room for your home gym.
7. Treadmill, Ellitpical or Exercise Bike: While many of the pieces of equipment will provide you with a cardio workout as well, there is no substitute for the workouts provided by any one of these machines there are several budget friendly brands and models available. If it is still not in your budget, you can always run outside.
As we mentioned there are almost limitless amounts of home equipment available. This is just our list of favorite and most effective items, with an eye towards affordability. Establishing a home fitness routine and having a home gym can be a very rewarding experience. The whole family can get involved as well for a fraction of the cost of gym memberships over the long haul. For more information and affordable home fitness equipment visit us at www.sophisticatedfitness.com
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