As working out at home becomes more and more popular, building a home gym is becoming a reality for a lot of people. Nowadays it is easy to find a variety of gym equipment online or at your local store. However, if you are beginning from scratch you might find all the options a little daunting. Here is our guide to the five exercise machines that you should have in your home gym that won’t break the bank.
What To Consider When Buying Gym Equipment
When constructing a home gym you should consider the three types of equipment that are necessary for a balanced workout: weight equipment, bodyweight resistance equipment and cardio equipment.
Bodyweight equipment is usually very affordable and is not usually a ‘machine’. We would recommend using these types of equipment, for example resistance bands, to round out your gym and enhance your workouts. For the other two, you will want to consider a few machines that can help you to enhance your exercise routine.
What Machines Should You Look For
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Rowing Machine
A rowing machine is a great machine for any home gym as they can be quite compact, therefore taking up little space. While this machine might be often overlooked, it actually provides a full body workout. Properly performing reps on this machine will target muscle all over your body requiring activation of the core, legs, arms, and back.
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Air Bike
A fantastic machine for cardio, the air bike is a great investment piece for any home gym. Unlike other stationary bikes, the air bike’s handles move as you pedal, giving you an upper body workout while you work your legs. The fan also provides resistance, which means that you can get more out of your workout.
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Treadmill
This classic piece of gym equipment is an obvious choice for those looking for a machine that will allow them to get a good cardio aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise helps to improve circulation and lower blood pressure. Treadmills are available in many different sizes and types, allowing you to choose what features you want or need.
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Elliptical Machine
The Elliptical is another great machine for cardio workouts and aerobic exercise. However, the advantage of this machine over the treadmill is that it places significantly less stress on the joints, which allows you to perform a low-impact workout and avoid the strain that can come from higher-impact cardio exercise such as running.
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Pull-Up Bar Machine
The pull-up machine is always a good choice for a home workout space, whether in full machine form or those that can be attached to door frames. Pull-ups are often underestimated as an exercise but can have surprisingly great results. You can use this piece of equipment to work your entire upper body, building strength in the arms, shoulders and back.
Be Flexible
Obviously everyone has different goals when it comes to going to the gym, so this guide may not work specifically for you. Have a look and see how much space you have, how much money you realistically want to spend, and what you need from your equipment. For example, you might not have much space or might own weights already. Therefore, it might make more sense to prioritise a machine that offers a cardio workout over more weight equipment.
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