Fitness Equipment
Fitness equipment is an all-encompassing phrase which includes pretty much everything you need to get fit. There is fitness equipment which helps you set fitness goals, plan effective workouts, monitor performance while you exercise, and measure the results.
Whatever your personal targets and individual needs there is an option to suit every budget and abode from the extensive range of fitness equipment available. And the vast quantity of available fitness equipment is matched by the great quality on the market, often comparable with commercial kit at highly competitive prices.
Given the above it’s impossible to list everything that sits under the fitness equipment heading but if you start with your goals then it’s easier to build your personal fit kit wish list...
You need to set goals at the beginning, some people want to lose weight, others to build strength, and an increasing number these days want to improve posture and develop flexibility. Whatever your goal it should be realistic as there’s little less motivating than a goal that can’t be reached. Also you need to have a fair assessment of your starting point so you can invest in equipment that you can use from the outset.
If weight loss is your prime target then some cardiovascular fitness kit is for you – a treadmill, an exercise bike, a cross trainer, a skipping rope.... For strength building the options are plentiful: hand weights, resistance tubes, pull up bars, vibration plates and so on. For posture a ‘tone dome’, fit ball, or train pod can work wonders.
Getting a good programme together is also essential to keep you motivated and to ensure what you’re doing is both effective and safe. Cardiovascular kit generally comes with a number of programmes compatible with all levels of fitness and all goals although if weight loss is one of these a heart rate monitor used while you exercise will keep your level of exertion in the best zone for fat burning. Programmes for other types of fitness equipment are available as DVDs, CDs, memory cards alongside more sophisticated tools like the iFit live WiFi module.
Once you’ve committed to a program for a period of time you should be able to feel and see the results but if you want some real metrics it’s genuinely worth investing in some fitness kit that will give you the information you need. Heart rate monitors are a great way to accurately record your beats per minute during exercise and rest and how these improve when your home exercise programme becomes a regular part of your day. Blood pressure monitors and body composition monitors are also useful devices to help you assess the non-visible but vital results of a home exercise programme.
There is fitness equipment for every person, every place and every purse. And there are bundles of complementary fitness kit on offer too if you’re after a great deal. Even if you’re starting with a skipping rope it’s a small investment which will make a big difference.