Gym memberships can be costly, not to mention there are days when going to the gym seems to be as appealing as alphabetizing the food pantry. One good alternative is to create a gym in your own home. You can choose from various types of equipment and machines.
Body Solid EXM1500S
This solid yet compact exercise machine combines up to 30 basic workout exercises all into one easy-to-use device. Use the Body Solid EXM1500S to work on your abdominals, chest, legs and many more major muscle groups. This workout machine features a 160 lbs. weight stack, a comfortable, oversized and adjustable seat, and multiple attachments for multiple workouts. It also includes a full-size workout poster for guidance and a lifetime warranty.
Bio Force 1.7 Home Gym
Boasting more than 100 body-shaping exercises, the Bio Force 1.7 Home Gym is not your average looking workout machine. Instead of clunky, distracting weight plates, this machine uses nitrogen-charged cylinders to provide muscle-building resistance. It also features a no-change cable system that allows you to flow through your workouts quickly as well as a slide-n-lock device that makes adjusting resistance levels easy. Resistance ranges up to 170 lbs. It also comes with exercise charts and a workout DVD.
Weider Total Body Works 5000 Gym
If all those cables and pulleys seem a bit much or if you're just starting to work out, consider this simple home gym solution. The Weider Total Body Works 5000 features a rolling seat with an adjustable incline. Though it doesn't sound like much, it provides just as an efficient workout as those complicated-looking machines. Using your own body weight, trim and tone with more than 100 exercises. Once you've mastered using your body weight as resistance, this workout machine also features 50 lbs. of additional resistance to keep it challenging.
FreeMotion EXT Dual Cable Crossover Machine
If your focus is full-body strength training, then add the FreeMotion EXT Dual Cable Crossover Machine to your in-home gym. This machine features two adjustable arms, a cable and pulley design for fluid exercise movement and two weight stacks, for either twice the workout power or an additional workout partner. A popular fixture at the gym, this workout machine features 16 exercises that target both upper and lower body muscles. It features a 210 lbs. weight stack and comes with an ankle strap (Resource 4).
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