Fitness Equipment Guide
British citizens today spend a lot of time and money on fitness equipment. These people are those who do not have the time to join a gym or a health club, or do not want to take an evening stroll. Fitness equipment comes to their rescue! This guide discusses the four basic kinds of fitness equipment: treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine and elliptical trainer.
Treadmill -
Treadmill is the most popular fitness equipment because of its versatility. You can run/walk on a treadmill for about 20 minutes to an hour everyday for calorie burning and a cardiovascular workout. An average treadmill would cost you anywhere in the range of £600-£1200. If you have young brats in the house, buy one with built-in safety measures like automatic stop and password protected starts.
Exercise bikes -
An exercise bike is fitness equipment for all age groups. The cost would depend on your requirements. A basic model would come for as little as £150. A mid-range bike would come for £150-£350 with a programmable console that has features like heart rate monitor. They also have other features like silent operation and magnetic resistance etc. The best bikes come with a price tag of £400 and give you all the bells and whistles you want.
Rowing Machine -
This is fitness equipment that provides all the benefits of rowing in a row boat in the comforts of your house. This is one of the very few fitness equipment that exercise all four limbs at once. It helps in cardiovascular strengthening, muscle build-up and provides a complete body workout. An entry-level rowing machine can cost as low as £250 if you manage to find a good deal online. Mid-range and superior rowers can cost you anywhere between £600 and £1000.
Elliptical trainer -
Elliptical training gives you the combined benefits of other fitness equipment like treadmills, cross trainers exercise bikes, skiers and steppers. They provide a full-body workout and low impact cardiovascular workout. The price begins from £200 for non-motorised ellipticals to £3000 for a gym version with a sophisticated programme console. Home users can get a decent motorised version for £600.
Tip: Consult an expert for an ideal exercise routine and buy the fitness equipment corresponding to that.
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