Posts Tagged ‘home gym machines’

Affordable Home Gym Machines – Ellipticals On A Budget

Posted in Fitness on July 30th, 2010 by Qurd – Comments Off

Of all the home gym equipment you can buy, perhaps the ellipticals are the most expensive, albeit a fantastic way to get a workout, but ouch! The prices often make them the least practical home gym machines on the market for those on a budget. However, there is one top rated piece of equipment that’s a little more within reach. It’s the Schwinn 430, an elliptical trainer that costs around $600. Yes, it’s still not ultra cheap, but since most ellipticals are priced will over $1,000, and some several thousand dollars, the compact Schwinn 430 is a winner. What are the features of this budget conscious piece of home gym equipment? Let’s explore what it can do:

Comparing Previous Schwinn Ellipticals To the New 430

First, let me explain that the Schwinn 430 trainer is one of the newest elipticals released by Schwinn, following after the 418 and the 438 models, that although they were good selling products, had a few minor bugs to work out, which seem to have been worked out in the new 430 model. While the previous designs were a little less stable, being what is called “front drive” elipticals, which use rails to roll (with a single wheel) and some customers found that the shifting wasn’t as smooth as they liked. However, the 430 is better because it depends on a wheel that’s curved in, or concave, and seems to eliminate the instability and shifting found in the other elepical home gym machines by the same manufacturer. Many customers are also noting that the 18 inch stride on the 430 design  is great and really smooth. Considering that the retail price of this well designed home gym equipment is sometimes offered under $600, for as little as $560 when on special promotion, this is very good value for anyone trying to set up a home gym on a budget.

Sturdy Home Gym Equipment That’s Not Cumbersome

By the way, the 430 ellipticals series offers 16 resistance levels, and the shift change is gradual. Aside from that, the machine is lightweight and easy to move around, weighing just over 150 lbs, and yet it has a sturdy, solid feel and most customers agree that it it’s a much more stable unit than other cheap brands.

Consumer Reviews Say It’s One of The Best Home Gym Machines

So if you’re looking for affordable home gym machines, and have your heart set on elipticals, give one of the 8 programs on the Schwinn 430 unit a try and see for yourself if it’s everything that the latest customer reviews are saying it is.

3 Things All New Weightlifters Must Know

Posted in Exercise, Uncategorized on July 19th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Are you just starting your own workout routine? Getting into shape is a fun and challenging task with everyone being so busy that just making time to workout alone is an accomplishment. You will want to make sure you are getting the most of your your time spent working out. Here are three must know tips about getting the most out of your workout routine whether you workout on home gym machines or at the public gym.

Keep a Workout Log

Always keep track of what you are doing. Keep a little notebook nearby why you workout and record the exercises, weight, reps and set you do every time. Tracking your results closely will help you see the improvement as well as motivate your to always try your  hardest. This easy quick little tip will help you push harder and get more out of each and every workout.

Eat Right

No matter what your fitness and body goals are without proper nutrition you are not going to reach them. A lot of people just starting their workouts will not realize the vital role nutrition plays in their workouts. Nutrition is about 60% responsible for your results. Work smarter not harder. When you eat right you will have more energy get the most out of your workouts. Eat a lot of protein. Try to consume six small meals throughout the day. This keeps your body fueled and boosts the metabolism burning fat. Never forget about your post workout meal. After a few short weeks of eating right you will look and feel great.

Workout the Lower Body

So many people make this mistake. They do not take time to workout their legs as well as their upper body. Working your legs will give you more power and promote overall muscle growth and fat burning. To of the must do lower body exercises are, squats and deadlifts. These leg exercises burn more calories and add more lean muscle to your body than any other muscle group. To get huge or ripped you must make all of your muscles strong. Every week workout your legs.

Nobody has enough time to get everything done that they want. You want to get the most out of your workouts as possible and see great results fast. Following the advice in this article you will be able to get the most out of every workout. Using these three tips you can take your multi station home gym workouts to the highest level.