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One of the cruelest jokes with regards to my wife’s recent pregnancy is that I ended up gaining more weight than she did! I’ve tried to deny it, but it’s impossible. The way my clothes fit tell the undeniable tale. Somehow just five weeks after giving birth, Sara looks slim, svelte and beautiful…while I am sporting a rather undistinguished gut. Geez, how did that happen?

I started getting a real complex about it. This is a problem I really need to knock on it’s head, because I simply just cannot allow this situation to stand any longer. How to proceed though? Should I join a gym or try implementing a work out program at home?
There are certainly benefits to a home exercise program and equipment. How many times have you cursed the gym owner because you had to cancel an important appointment or meeting in order to hit the gym? How many times did you have to skip your lunch or breakfast for the gym? How many times did you feel like watching a movie but it conflicted with your gym regime? How many times have you wished you could watch your favorite television soap and workout at the same time?

Well dear friends the solution to all these questions is simple, buy home-based exercise equipment. When you have home-based exercise equipment, you literally have the gym right there at your fingertips. All you need to do is to get out of bed, brush your teeth (your choice), come your hair (your choice), stretch (you must) and start your workout routine! Come rain, fog or snow, you would be able to maintain your regular workout routine nonetheless.

Here are a few quick tips to buying the right home exercise equipment.  You need to buy decent equipment: gear which is neither poorly built nor outfitted with a host of bells and whistles you might never use.Think before you leap and keep some sensible questions in mind: Does the machine have a warranty? How much space do you have? What is my current fitness level now and what is my goal? Will this equipment take me there?

One of the primary questions I think you should ask yourself is, “Do I enjoy this activity enough to actually use the equipment?” With that in mind let’s look at some of the choices:

Treadmills are a popular piece of aerobic equipment for home use. Treadmills let you to walk or run at any time in any weather. When purchasing a treadmill, look for a solid, smooth action, a steady pace, wide belt, safety shut off, and incline settings.

Pictured above is the Sole F85 Treadmill. This folding treadmill is equipped with a high-output 3.5 continuous-duty HP motor, 6-window LED display and 1-in deck offering outstanding shock absorption. It has speed/elevation controls in the handles that allow you to change the speed and incline at will. Marked down from $2499.00, now available for $1999.00

Elliptical trainers are  currently the most popular machine in the health clubs. They offer a comfortable, non-impact exercise activity that almost anyone can do. You can work at a high or low intensity so it’s good for all fitness levels.

The Schwinn 431 Elliptical features a compact design, perfect for your home. It’s made with a built-in 3-speed adjustable fan, iPod®/MP3 player holder, removable water bottle holder, and towel hook, so your comfort will not be compromised. The computer-controlled drive system provides high inertia for smooth strides, and the 19 different workout programs make reaching your fitness goals a reality. List price on this item is $999, however you can now find this machine for only $849. 

Recumbent cycles give more support to the lower back and minimize the stress on the knees compared with an upright bicycle, providing a cardiovascular workout that uses the muscles of the gluteus, quadriceps and hamstrings.

Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Feel the smooth ride and quiet resistance with the Schwinn BioDyne Performance System. The bike also has a Schwinn BioFit comfort system handlebar design and wide seat for greater comfort. Save big on this item, now marked down $200 to a low price of $399 plus free shipping!
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