5 Sure-Fire Tips To Save You $1000's On Your Home Gym
By Dean Iggo
Editor's Summary: Some great alternatives to expensive
commercial fitness equipment are offered in this article. The benefits
to each alternative are discussed -- and each alternative is less
expensive.
It always amazes me when people say "Home Gyms are expensive! I
just don't have $1000's of dollars lying about" These people obviously
haven't looked very hard because nowadays home gym equipment doesn't
have to cost 2, 3 or even $4000 dollars.
Below are 5 great alternatives that won't cost you the earth but
can do just a good a job as many of the commercial fitness equipment
found in local gyms.
1. Dumbbells
For resistance weight training you can't go past dumbbells for
their practicality and versatility. You can perform any number of
exercises with dumbbells that even the more expensive weight machines
can't do. These days you can get adjustable dumbbells which allow
you to use add or remove weight from a single dumbbell with a simple
pin, just like with traditional pin loaded weight machines.
This feature means you don't have to buy different weight dumbbells
for different exercises and you save on floor space which can be
used for cardio equipment like ellipticals or treadmills.
You can easily get a good quality quick change dumbbell set for
less than $500. At that price you'd be silly to spend money on larger,
muscle specific equipment even if you did have extra cash floating
around.
2. Remanufactured
A lot of people these days are buying remanufactured exercise equipment,
and for good reason. Remanufacturing involves taking a used machine
and completely restoring it with new parts to make it look, feel
and function like a new machine. Often the only part of the equipment
that is not brand new is the frame.
By buying remanufactured or refurbished fitness equipment you can
realistically save 50% off the normal, new retail price.
3. Used
Buying used or second-hand equipment can be a cost effective way
of setting up your home gym. The only problem is you don't know
how the previous owner treated the machine and if it has any problems.
The last thing you want is for the machine to breakdown 6 weeks
after buying it and finding out that it's not covered by warranty.
Sometimes the actual machine may seem like a bargain but future
unforeseen expenses may make you regret your purchase. If at all
possible get to test drive the machine and ask about the warranty.
4. Buy direct from the factory
Some online stores offer factory direct fitness equipment. By doing
this you cut out the middle man and save big time. Remember just
because it is cheap doesn't mean its poor quality. With so much
competition online these days online suppliers are cutting costs
to get market share. That means more money in your pocket!!
5. Added bonuses from reputable online suppliers
Some online suppliers will include free shipping with their products.
This can greatly reduce the cost of piece of equipment if you add
delivery to it.
Also make sure you check out the machines warranty. You can save
yourself a lot of heart ache down the road if you make sure you're
covered by a decent warranty which included motor, parts and labor.
Look for at least 6 months for parts and labor and 1 year for the
motor for remanufactured equipment and 1-2 years parts, labor and
motor for new equipment.
Now that you are armed with this information go and have a look
around yourself you'll be surprised at what you find!
Dean Iggo is a keen fitness enthusiast and home gym user. He is
also the webmaster of home-gym-buyers-guide.com. A website providing
unbiased home
exercise equipment tips and reviews.
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