Home Gym Equipment

If you experience joint pain or are recovering from an injury seek out low impact exercises where the movements apply minimal force to the joints and body, characterised by fluid movements instead of jumps and jolts. Low-impact exercises carry less risk of injury and are a great way to keep active on recovery days without getting overexerted.

These low impact exercises include rowing, cycling, swimming, yoga and elliptical cardio. Home Gym Equipment that replicates these exercises includes Exercise Bikes, Rowing Machines and Elliptical Trainers that help ensure safe workouts at any level of fitness.

Activities like running, jogging and jumping are considered high impact with jolting movements putting more strain on joints, bones and muscles. These exercises elevate heart rate quickly and are a great way to maintain good bone density, for example using a Treadmill is considered high-impact.

When comparing exercise equipment think about the kind of physical activities you like, don’t like and are already comfortable with. Fitness is about maintaining a healthy routine and choosing a machine you enjoy using, and avoiding those you don’t can help keep you motivated.

Whether using an Elliptical Trainer or a stationary Exercise Bike, cardio fitness will improve with minimal impact on joints or ligaments. Treadmills set a pace to keep up with but Ellipticals and Exercise Bikes adapt to any pace. Most of these machines include a range of intensities that can be adjusted while working out.

Elliptical Trainers move arms at the same time as legs for a full body workout while Exercise Bikes are more focused on lower body workouts. Unlike an Elliptical, Exercise Bikes help with training for real world activity.

There are two primary types or workouts: cardiovascular (cardio) exercise and weight training. In general cardio workouts burn more calories which helps with weight loss, whereas weight training helps build muscle. Building muscle improves resting metabolism which will burns more calories in the hours after a workout with weights and at rest. For best results, use both types of exercise in conjunction with a healthy diet. Different types of gym equipment can be used for cardio workouts and weight training. Elliptical Trainers, Stair Steppers, Rowing Machines, Treadmills and Stationary Bicycles are all excellent options for cardio exercise. Ellipticals and Steppers are low impact on joints whilst treadmills and Exercise Bikes replicate familiar everyday activities like walking, jogging, running and cycling. Rowing Machines are great for providing a whole body workout for arms, legs and back muscles simultaneously.

Before deciding on any new Gym Equipment, set some fitness goals, think about exercise routines you enjoy doing and get an idea of how much space will be needed. Regular workout routines should be engaging and easy to fit into daily routines, so an established workout space goes a long way to help stay motivated. The easiest way to build an effective Home Gym is to start small and expand later. To get started a setup should include warm down and recovery gear with storage plus Gym Equipment of your choice. Recovery equipment such as foam rollers or Massage Guns helps reduce muscle soreness and fatigue after a workout, which helps to keep up routines throughout the week. When buying equipment start with machines that you're familiar and comfortable with or exercises you enjoy doing. Once keeping up regular exercise habits it's easy to purchase additional pieces rather than buying everything upfront.

Without proper maintenance Gym Equipment can become less effective and unsafe. Proper maintenance includes a combination of servicing from professionals and preventative upkeep to minimize wear and tear. Gym Equipment gets sweaty after each use so it's important to clean machines after each use. Wipes designed specifically for Gym Hardware help sanitize gear without damaging padded seats or foam handlebar covers. This eliminates viruses and bacteria from the surfaces of your equipment and with regular cleaning after each use prevents dirt, dust and sweat from building up on machines potentially causing corrosion. Dust and dirt can also prevent machines lubricant from working effectively causing moving parts to fail. Make sure to consult manuals for guidance on how to properly use, clean and care for Equipment.