Exercise Equipment Reviews

There are some very good makes and models available at affordable prices.

However there are also some over-priced and over-hyped "miracle" exercisers too.

Be a smart consumer and get all the facts on the Internet so you will be confident you are making a well informed purchase.

We can say with confidence that after looking a all kinds of brands and styles, the clear winner in our opinion is the Smooth Fitness company. Their machines are excellent.

Before you buy any kind of equipment however, you will want to look at the free fitness book and take the free tour at Global Fitness

The first thing to look for with equipment is a good guarantee.

Next, see what some famous magazines are saying in their exercise equipment reviews. Did the editors like the product? What were the pros and cons of each unit they evaluated?

The company the reviewers are the most impressed with is Smooth Fitness. That company manufactures several very good pieces of fitness equipment. Their products get high marks from a variety of consumer publications.

Treadmill Reviews

If you are buying a treadmill, for example, think about who will be using it. Is it for a 145 pound person to walk on? Will a 210 pound person be running full tilt on it?

Get a unit that is compatible with your plans for use.

Many people simply walk or lightly jog on a treadmill, while watching television. For this light use you can buy a less expensive home treadmill. You probably don't need the heavy duty professional gym model. However if a larger size person is going to really "pound the pavement" on the treadmill, then a heavy duty model may be needed.

Exercise Bikes

Exercise bikes offer a great workout for those who may need to go easier on the knee joints. You still get good cardio and muscle exercise, yet you are sitting down so there is less pressure on your knees. The easiest on the knees and ankles are the recumbent exercise bikes, where you are leaning back in a comfortable seat and your legs are out in front of you.

Elliptical Machines

The new stars in our exercise equipment reviews are these elliptical machines. These offer all the advantages of weight bearing exercises, but in a smooth motion without pounding. They also work the arms and most major muscle groups, all in one exercise.

You get a lot of exercises in one compact machine. This combination product can save space, save time, and save money.

Once again, the elliptical machines we were most impressed with were the ones made by Smooth Fitness. Many magazines have also given these their top vote.

No matter what brand of exercise equipment you use, make it a daily habit. Keep track of your exercise on a calendar. Write down every day you use your equipment and note how many minutes you used it.

This habit of keeping track on a calendar helps you remember, builds good habits, and also gives you a feeling of high self esteem when you start to see all of the times you have exercised.