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Home workouts are an attractive option for an increasing number of people these days for various reasons including the cost of health clubs and the lack of privacy in a public gym. People also enjoy the ability to workout whenever they choose in the comfort of their own home.

When setting up a home gym, the most important thing is to choose the right equipment for your needs. The main feature of your home gym is probably going to be a cardio fitness machine, which can help you build strength and endurance. This is also is a great way to warm up before lifting weights or engaging in any other exercise activities.

This article gives a brief review of some high quality exercise equipment you may desire to purchase including exercise bikes, elliptical machines (also called elliptical trainers) treadmills, rowing machines, and other home gym equipment.

One of the best upright stationary bikes is the Kettler !Me which features an adjustable gel saddle, high resolution LCD display with a training computer, and ten levels of magnetic resistance. Levelers allow fine adjustment, and the flywheel drive system provides a smooth, natural pedaling motion. The rider’s heart rate can be monitored using either the moveable hand pulse sensors, an ear lobe clip, or a wireless Polar T34 heart rate transmitter, which is included.

When it comes to elliptical trainers one of the best on the market is the Magnetic Resistance Elliptical Trainer from Crescendo Fitness. The smooth resistance of this elliptical machine utilizes a bi-directional flywheel that is easy on the knees and joints, and is good for all levels. These machines are great for endurance building, and a monitor displays time, speed, pulse, and calories.

In the treadmill department one great machine is the ProForm 650 Crosstrainer which features a 19-inch by 50-inch walking belt and provides great cardio and strength training. The machine features digital incline and speed adjustment, while a variety of interactive upper and lower body crosstraining programs provide the user with various challenges. A Clearview blue backlit display shows distance, calories, pace, speed, and time, as well as an EKG monitor. There is also a built in fan.

When it comes to rowing machines the Kettler Fitness Favorit is one of the best available. A smooth glide and natural feel is provided by the dual-piston rower, ball bearings in the seat’s rollers, and the seat’s gravity-assist return. The monitor displays six readouts simultaneously including oar strokes, time, cadence, cumulative distance, heart rate, and energy output. The display also allows the user to set distance and time goals and provides both a visual and acoustic cadence signal while an ear lobe clip monitors heart rate.

Another great piece of equipment for any home gym is the Bodycraft Fitness F620 Back and Arm Exercise Machine which can be used for various different upper body workouts. This back and arm machine provides the workouts you would get from a Lat Machine as well as an Arm Curl machine.

To add a little extra resistance to any cardio fitness program you may also want to get some JFit Neoprene Ankle Weights and Soft Wrist Weights. The ankle weights are 2.5 lbs. each and help with muscle toning and strengthening. These ankle weights have nylon-covered Velcro straps for easy adjustment. The wrist weights weigh 1 lb. each and also have Velcro closures. For more serious weight lifting look into getting some weights or dumbbells.

All of these exercise machines and weights are of the highest quality and provide optimal workout opportunities in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Choose the training machine and equipment that is best for your needs, and then develop a sensible program and you are guaranteed to see great results in very little time. With a few good choices you could have all of the quality of a major gym right in the comfort of your own home.