What Are the Best Fitness Machines for Gyms at Home?

When trying to put together a list of fitness machines for gym at home, it can be a little confusing and intimidating. There are so many things to consider before looking at the first piece of machinery and missing one detail can result in a lot of wasted money. Before you start drooling over that new BowFlex machine, make sure everything else is in line.

The room that is going to be the gym is the first thing that has to be looked at. If you don’t know the space that you have, how can equipment be purchased for it? Imagine spending $10,000 on the best new equipment available only to find out that half of it doesn’t even fit in the room.

Once the space has been established, the budget must be considered. Establishing how much money can be spent on each piece will keep you from spending too much on any one piece resulting in the need to get sub-par equipment for everything else. It is best to sit down and figure out exactly what is going to be allocated and to stick to those numbers.

Health is also something that must be considered. For instance, if you are 300 pounds and trying to get back in shape, the same equipment would not be used for someone that is a trim 180 and only interested in endurance. There are also those that cannot use equipment that will put a lot of strain on their backs. This will further narrow down the choice so of equipment that can be purchased.

The actual workout equipment is usually only one aspect of the items that go into a fitness room. There may also be things like rubber padding or mats, mirrors, water coolers and of course, the flat screen wall mounted TV to watch while you are on the treadmill running to nowhere. You may even want vibration machines for some relaxation. All of these things need to be accounted for and put into the overall budget.

When all of these details are finally ironed out, you can finally start shopping for your fitness equipment. While new equipment is easy to find, getting the best deal is going to take some work. Don’t stop at the first site that you find just because they have what you are looking for. Use sites that offer comparison pricing to make sure that the best deal is the one you choose.

You can also decide to go with used equipment. If you do this, you can often get a better grade of equipment, but there may be some risk involved. Online dealers will also have this, just be sure that they is also something in the purchase agreement that will allow you to inspect the equipment to make sure that it is in good working order before you accept it.

While creating home gyms can be very enjoyable, there are also a lot of pratfalls that must be avoided to make sure that too much money is not being spent. Use the Internet to get the best prices. Just remember, now that you have your own gym, you no longer have any excuses for that spare tire that you have been getting away with carrying around.

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January 18 2010 | bikes | No Comments »

Cannondale Road Bikes: What Kind of Rider Are You?

Before shopping for a new bike, it is important to know what type of rider you are. It helps in finding the right bike and accessories to fit you just right. There are typically four groups of road riders: cyclocross rider, elite road rider, performance road rider, and the multisport rider. I’ll tell you about each group and what bikes fit your style best.

Cyclocross Road Rider: If you enjoy the fall chill and a mud covered bike, this is you. The cyclocross rider loves the Cannondale Cyclocross series. The frame is light weight and all aluminum, which helps make it a true all purpose bike. There are three 2009 models: Cyclocross 2, Cyclocross 5, and Cyclocross 6.

Elite Road Rider: If you daydream of riding a bike that climbs better than all the others to the top of the Tourmalet or just racing ahead on a bike that is super efficient, this is you. Cannondale offers more choices for this group, which are the SuperSix, Six, and CAAD9.

The SuperSix is made of HI-MODulus, unidirectional carbon fiber that gives a precise and efficient ride. There are four 2009 models: SuperSix HI-MOD Team, SuperSix HI-MOD Red, SuperSix HI-MOD 1, SuperSix HI-MOD 3.

The Six line is the bike of choice for racers around the world. They are full carbon and have pro-Tour features just like the other Elite bikes. The tubes on the front triangle are oversized to deliver an awesome performance. You can get the competitive edge with the hourglass shaped seatstays as they give a vibration damping comfort. The six 2009 models are: Six Carbon 1, Six Carbon 3, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6, Six 5, and Six 6.

The last line for the elite rider is the CAAD9 line. It is an aluminum bike that mixes comfort with race winning characteristics. The three 2009 models are the CAAD9 5, CAAD9 6, and CAAD9 7.

Performance Road Rider: The performance rider expects high comfort along with high performance. The Cannondale Synapse is the bike of choice for this group. It is ultra comfortable and comes in a variety of frame materials and paint jobs. The eight 2009 models are: Synapse HI-MOD Red, Synapse HI-MOD 1, Synapse Carbon 3, Synapse Carbon 4, Synapse Carbon 5, Synapse Carbon 6, Synapse 5, and Synapse 7.

Multisport Road Rider: Last but not least, the multisport road rider is thinking of Kona. For this group, the Cannondale Slice is the bike of choice. Its race proven design puts the rider in a lower position cutting minutes off of their best times. The four 2009 models are: Slice HI-MOD Ultimate, Slice HI-MOD 1, Slice HI-MOD 3, and the Slice HI-MOD 5.

April 09 2009 | cycling | No Comments »