Exercise Equipment: Strength Training Programs
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The best strength training programs tend to be the ones that provide consistent resistance across a wide range of motions. People who like free weights frequently complain it can take forever to reset the barbells each time they do a set, but the alternative usually means paying hundreds for an annual gym membership. Isnt there a way to approximate the effects of free weights at home?
Of course there is, and anyone who has spent some time researching such options has probably by now become well-acquainted with the so-called home gyms. Many of these are little more than bench presses with some pulleys attached, but some of the best-designed models actually do provide gym-quality lifting for the upper and lower body. All you need to find the perfect product is a good resource to point the way.
Common Pitfalls
Some of the chief complaints about home gyms are that they are too heavy, too cumbersome, difficult to convert between exercises and easily broken. It is important to note that such criticisms are usually leveled against inexpensive gyms that dont boast the same materials technology major companies use. Thats why experts recommend you shop at the websites of companies whose products consistently earn high marks from the bodybuilding community.
Not everyone gets such a rating. Major companies like Bowflex continue to draw fire for controversial materials, and even some traditional stand-bys like Nautilus are falling out of favor. If you are looking for a truly reliable, professional-grade product, you may want to stick with the companies that have long maintained a loyal following among serious athletes.
Posted on: Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:57 am 
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