By Muscle Media
More and more people are turning away from expensive gym memberships and choosing to invest money in a home gym. The convenience is certainly a factor. You can put a home gym in virtually any spare corner of your home. Aside from fitting in small spaces, these home gyms save you money by combining several different types of equipment into one machine.
Goals
When you are considering buying an all-in-one piece of exercise equipment, you should first think about your goals. Consider what you hope to achieve from exercising and how well each piece of equipment would benefit you. There are several types of all-in-one equipment advertised on television, in magazines, and on the internet. The most popular types on the market are those that are geared towards individuals who are interested in resistance training.
Brands
The two most popular brands of all-in-one exercise systems are the Bowflex and Total Gym. The Bowflex system uses adjustable bows that bend to create resistance instead of traditional weights. Bowflex is designed to fit a wide variety of exercise needs. Its design makes it widely adaptable and extremely popular. The basic Bowflex system is lightweight, and can be stored in small, tight places, even under the bed. The larger and more expensive Bowflex system competes with the professional equipment found in most gyms.
The Total Gym system, advertised by famous celebrities, is another alternative. It is much less expensive and more compact than the Bowflex. Because of its compact size, it is very easily stored out of the way. The Total Gym uses gravity and bodyweight to create resistance instead of traditional weights. This machine adapts to a wide variety of exercises to effectively work different body parts.
Options
When making the decision to buy an all-in-one exercise system, you must also consider price, features, brand, and who will be using the machine. If the entire family plans to use it, you’ll need to get a system that will work for everyone. You wouldn’t want a machine that did not help everyone achieve their exercise goals. Even though Bowflex and Total Gym are two popular types of all-in-one equipment, there are many other options. Before you make your choice, you should look at several to see which one offers you the “Biggest Bang for Your Buck”.