General Gym Equipment For Your Home

Are your days so jam-packed with responsibilities that you find it difficult to get to a gym to keep fit? Or is working out at a gym simply not something you enjoy? With the excellent range of quality home gym equipment available today, it is no longer necessary to have a gym membership to get a good workout. With basic home fitness equipment, you can get fit, build strength, or work up a good sweat session all from the comfort of your own home. 

In this article, we will explore how you can fulfil your workout needs at home and the general gym equipment that should form a part of any home fitness gym. Keep reading to learn more!

Note: If you have any injuries or health issues that may make exercising difficult, first talk to your doctor or a personal trainer before you start any fitness or strength training routine at home. 

Setting Up Your Home Gym 

If you have the space and can afford it, the best way to get the widest range of exercises is a good quality home gym that has all the necessary equipment from a reputable fitness equipment provider. The best thing about a home gym is the many features and attachments it has that open up a wide range of exercise possibilities. There is also multipurpose gym equipment suited for home gyms that allow you to work on all major muscle groups on one compact machine. Some of the general gym equipment you can include in your home gym are: 

1). Treadmill 

Treadmills are one of the most popular cardio equipment for home fitness because they allow the user to perform simple exercises from HIIT to endurance training for weight loss. . Some important features to consider when buying a treadmill are: 

• Folding or non-folding model 
• Workout programs to suit your requirement 
• Automated adjustment and pre-set programs on a control panel 
• Track size to suit your size and height 
• A continuous-duty motor for constant power output to prevent jerks while using the treadmill. A minimum motor power of 1.5 CHP to 2 CPH  is recommended for walking and between 2 CHP and 3 CHP for jogging. 

2). Exercise Bikes 

Exercise bikes are great for fitness and also for losing weight. There are three main types of exercise bikes: upright, spin, and recumbent bikes, each coming in many different models. The type you choose will depend on your preferences and fitness goals. 

3). Strength Training Equipment 

Strength training equipment can help you build your strength and endurance and is essential for maintaining muscle mass. Some examples of general gym equipment you can consider including in your home gym include: 

• Kettle Bells 
• Resistance Bands 
• Sandbags 
• Dumbbells 
• Exercise Balls 
• Parallettes 

Final Thoughts

The above-mentioned are just some of the general pieces of gym equipment you can choose from when looking to fit out your home fitness gym. Make sure to choose the right type of equipment to fulfil your own personal fitness strength and endurance goals. 

At Fitness Equipment Warehouse we offer a wide variety of exercise equipment and gym supplies for home gyms as well as commercial use. Building your home gym is easy when you choose the best equipment from Fitness Equipment Warehouse. 

Please call us today at (08) 9455 2810 or send us an inquiry through our contact form.