Home exercise equipment - bikes, treadmills, and weights

Home exercise equipment can make working out on a regular basis easier because it means you can workout anytime of the day and in any kind of weather without having to fork out for a gym subscription. At least, that's what most people tell themselves but the reality is that it does still take motivation and self-discipline to keep it up. There are a lot of treadmills and exercise bicycles that end up doubling as a clothes rack.

Before you even you look at home exercise equipment you should think about what your goals are. Once you've established these you should think about which exercise machines you are comfortable with and enjoy using the most. This will encourage you to workout more frequently, particularly if you focus on the benefits. There is no point spending money on equipment you hate using as this will only make it more difficult to motivate yourself.

There are many different options available for home fitness but the most popular types of home exercise equipment are treadmills, stair climbers, exercise bikes, weights, weight machines and ski machines.

Exercise bike: Also called stationary bicycles, these are one of the most commonly used types of home exercise equipment as they are relatively inexpensive and don't require very much room. Exercise bikes provide a good 'cardio' workout and are a non weight-bearing form of exercise and prices range from £300 to £2,000.

Treadmills: This is piece of exercise equipment is suitable for just about everyone as it is extremely flexible in how it can be used. From a gentle walk to long distance running. Unfortunately a good treadmill is costly with prices ranging from £400 to £4,000.

Ski machines: Low impact, whole body exercise is what makes the ski machine so appealing, particularly for use at home. By imitating cross-country skiing it works the lower and upper-body muscles for a full body, aerobic workout with very little stress on joints. It does require some co-ordination but is fairly inexpensive with prices ranging from £200 to £500.

Stair climbers: This exercise machine uses body weight for resistance and basically imitates the movements of climbing stairs. It is ideal for those who require a more focused lower-body workout. Prices range from £200 to £1,500.

Weight machines: Weight machines for the home are also known as home gyms and consist of a metal frame with at least one bench and a variety of weights. These are designed to provide the weight training opportunities of a gym in the home and can cost between £150 and £4,000.

Free weights: These are less expensive and more flexible than weight machines making them ideal for a home gym. Free weights use more muscles but machines have more controlled movements. It would be worthwhile getting the advice of a professional when using free weights. Prices tend to can range from as little as £10 for a dumbbell to £300 for a dumbbell rack.

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