Here's a few tips that will help you get some exercise equipment without feeling some serious buyer's remorse shortly after your purchase.
1. Buy what you'll actually use. If you walk around your neighborhood I'm sure you'll find that most garages have some old piece of equipment jammed in the corner looking like it hasn't been used in years. If you're serious about exercising at home be strategic about the equipment you buy. Spend the time to figure out what type of exercises are going to work for you. Once you know what you'll enjoy doing and can commit to then buy the equipment you need for those exercises. If you haven't run in 20 years don't go spend a few thousand dollars on a treadmill assuming you'll start running on it everyday. Start with a little jogging outside, if you think you can stick with running regularly then it might be time to consider buying the treadmill.
2. Don't waste your money. Exercise machines can be very expensive. However, to get a good workout you don't need much. You may be fine with just a few exercise bands, some dumbbells and a jump rope. I recommend you visit a local gym, they will probably give you a week membership for free. Use it to test their equipment and see what you like. Or you can give us a call, we'd be happy to show you some basic workouts with simple equipment.
3. Let your goals guide you. If you want to lose weight you are probably going to focus more on cardio-respiratory fitness which means elevating your heart rate to an ideal calorie burning level and sustaining it. If that is your goal then don't go buy some elaborate weight bench, consider a bike or eliptical trainer and some light dumbbells. If you would like to increase strength then its time to get some heavier weights and maybe a bench. If you're not sure how to reach your goals get help, there are plenty of professionals (including us) that are there for you.
6. Don't buy products you see on TV commercials. Infomercials are very misleading. The statements they make about their products are not always true. There is no amazing piece of equipment that will get rid of your belly fat, or flabby arms or thighs and using a device for 5 or 6 or 7 minutes a day will not make you lose 50 pounds or get buff. The fact of the matter is exercise takes time and hard work, there are no shortcuts.
1. Buy what you'll actually use. If you walk around your neighborhood I'm sure you'll find that most garages have some old piece of equipment jammed in the corner looking like it hasn't been used in years. If you're serious about exercising at home be strategic about the equipment you buy. Spend the time to figure out what type of exercises are going to work for you. Once you know what you'll enjoy doing and can commit to then buy the equipment you need for those exercises. If you haven't run in 20 years don't go spend a few thousand dollars on a treadmill assuming you'll start running on it everyday. Start with a little jogging outside, if you think you can stick with running regularly then it might be time to consider buying the treadmill.
2. Don't waste your money. Exercise machines can be very expensive. However, to get a good workout you don't need much. You may be fine with just a few exercise bands, some dumbbells and a jump rope. I recommend you visit a local gym, they will probably give you a week membership for free. Use it to test their equipment and see what you like. Or you can give us a call, we'd be happy to show you some basic workouts with simple equipment.3. Let your goals guide you. If you want to lose weight you are probably going to focus more on cardio-respiratory fitness which means elevating your heart rate to an ideal calorie burning level and sustaining it. If that is your goal then don't go buy some elaborate weight bench, consider a bike or eliptical trainer and some light dumbbells. If you would like to increase strength then its time to get some heavier weights and maybe a bench. If you're not sure how to reach your goals get help, there are plenty of professionals (including us) that are there for you.
4. Know how to use the equipment. Ask people, watch videos, read directions, pay for a lesson. Do whatever it takes to make sure you know how to use your equipment safely and effectively. Don't wing it and assume you'll figure it out. That is a recipe for serious injury and frustration.
5. Take care of your equipment. Make sure you know how to care for your equipment. Follow the maintenance instructions and store it in a place that is protected from the elements. You might like to workout in your backyard, but don't leave your equipment out there.
6. Don't buy products you see on TV commercials. Infomercials are very misleading. The statements they make about their products are not always true. There is no amazing piece of equipment that will get rid of your belly fat, or flabby arms or thighs and using a device for 5 or 6 or 7 minutes a day will not make you lose 50 pounds or get buff. The fact of the matter is exercise takes time and hard work, there are no shortcuts.I hope these tips are helpful. Remember its ok to ask for help if you're serious about exercising at home. Set yourself up to succeed by putting the time it do some research and make wise choices about what equipment to buy.
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