Cheers all!
This article describes
several types of home exercise equipment that are gentle on the lower back and
spine, provide a good cardiovascular workout, and could be incorporated into a
home exercise routine. Selecting and investing in the right equipment is made
easier if the following factors are considered:
- Which types of exercise are most enjoyable? Individuals who enjoy a particular form of exercise, such as power walking, can choose home exercise equipment that facilitates that activity - like a treadmill - or contains elements of that activity in a broader routine.
- How much variety will the exercise equipment
provide? Exercise equipment that has adjustable
resistance, speeds, positions, or uses can provide a more varied workout,
allowing the user to increase or decrease the difficulty of the activity
as fitness and endurance are developed.
- Where will the home exercise equipment be used and
stored? Some machines can be folded or adjusted for
more compact storage, but some large equipment is not easily moved without
heavy lifting or pushing, which may not be possible or desirable for all
people. When determining how much space the equipment will need,
measurements should include all the positions and extensions on the
machine. Some equipment, like elliptical trainers, may be too tall to fit
in a basement with a low ceiling.
- How reliable is the brand? It
is ideal to find out what experience others have had with the model under
consideration. Often the Internet is a good resource for easily locating
ratings and reviews about certain brands of exercise equipment, and many
people find independent third party reviews helpful (such as Consumer
Reports, Epinions.com, etc.). In addition, many new machines have
warranties. Check to see what is covered and how long the warranty lasts.
- How much will it cost? Cardiovascular
home exercise equipment can range from a few hundred dollars to $5,000 for
a gym-quality elliptical machine or treadmill. For those on a budget,
buying used home exercise equipment allows for a higher-quality or larger
purchase than would be affordable if that same model was purchased new.
- How reliable is the brand? It
is ideal to find out what experience others have had with the model under
consideration. Often the Internet is a good resource for easily locating
ratings and reviews about certain brands of exercise equipment, and many
people find independent third party reviews helpful (such as Consumer
Reports, Epinions.com, etc.). In addition, many new machines have
warranties. Check to see what is covered and how long the warranty lasts.
- How much will it cost? Cardiovascular
home exercise equipment can range from a few hundred dollars to $5,000 for
a gym-quality elliptical machine or treadmill. For those on a budget,
buying used home exercise equipment allows for a higher-quality or larger
purchase than would be affordable if that same model was purchased new.
Next Week:
Dr. Renne will discuss specific pieces of exercise equipment
that have been used with great success in both his practice and in the homes of
his patients. Keep your eyes open for the next entry to this timely series.
Yours in Health,
Christopher B. Renne, D.C. Chiropractic Physician,
Jacksonville, Florida USA
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