Weight management is big business in the modern world. According to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, more than 34 million adults are obese in the United States alone. A women is considered obese when she has more than 30 percent body fat, while the number is 25 percent or more for a man. While the obesity problem may seem insurmountable, the solution is clear -- people need to burn more calories than they take in.
Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer Treadmill
Landice makes the best home fitness treadmills available, according to reviewers at the website Treadmill Talk.The Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer's frame is made of strong, lightweight aircraft aluminum, as opposed to the stainless steel frames found on most of its competitors' machines. It comes with a one-touch display console and has a maximum speed of 12 miles per hour, driven by a 3 horsepower continuous-duty drive motor. It also features a lifetime warranty on the frame, five years on parts and one year on labor. As of 2011, the Landice L770 Home ProSports Trainer retailed for $3,495.
Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike
The Schwinn Airdyne is "incredibly durable," according to reviewers at the website Consumer Search. Unlike the magnetic-drive resistance found on most home exercise bikes, the Airdyne utilizes air resistance. Although it tends to be noisier compared to the competition, the benefit is unlimited resistance. The harder you push the pedals, the more calories you burn and the air system even works as a fan to cool you while you work out. It comes with a long 30-year warranty on the frame, three years on parts and one year on labor. As of 2011, the Schwinn Airdyne retailed for $625.
EVO REV-600 Elliptical
The EVO REV-600 is a smooth, quiet and solid elliptical trainer for home use, according to the website EllipticalTrainers.com. Weighing just over 200 pounds, it would fit right in at a health club. The EVO REV's "eddy current" drive system and "pivoting foot pedals" ensure a more fluid workout than other ellipticals. It features an easy-to-read compact display, heart rate control grips and comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame, three years on parts and one year on labor. As of 2011, the EVO REV-600 retailed for $2,199.
Body Solid exm 1500 Home Gym
Body Solid has a reputation for "high build quality and smooth operation," according to reviewers at the website Exercise Equipment Expert. The exm 1500 is no exception. It features a blend of quality parts, exercises and ergonomics. The exm 1500 includes a 160 lb. weight stack, stations for seated-rows, lat pull-downs, ab crunches, chest presses and leg extensions, and can be used for dozens of additional exercises. Body Solid backs it up with a lifetime warranty on everything, as well. As of 2011, the Body Solid exm 1500 retailed for $1,195.
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