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Find The Right Indoor Exercise Equipment For You

Just because it's raining outside, that doesn't mean you can't get your jog on. With your own treadmill, you can jog, walk, and run indoors at your own pace. Your treadmill workout can challenge you with variable speed, incline and decline features.

If you like low-impact exercise there's also the option of a stationary upright or recumbent bike.

What's the difference between the two?

Well, both upright and recumbent bikes offer a safe and effective means of exercise. Stationary bikes offer low stress on the joints, and really help you burn calories and boost your cardiovascular activity. The main difference between an upright and recumbent is the position you'll be in when you're exercising. With a recumbent bike you're a little more reclined and with an upright bike you'll be a little more upright.

Which is best for you?

Don't decide until you try them both out so you know for sure. There's also a built-in port for your smartphone, so you can be entertained, too.

For a total body workout, you might prefer an Elliptical machine. Elliptical machines are popular equipment in the gym, and with the right elliptical at home, you get that same low-impact exercise with a fluid, natural motion to help you reach your fitness goal quickly and efficiently. You can exercise with the handles for a great upper body workout plus monitor your progress and listen to your favorite music. You can adjust the stride length, incline or decline to target different muscle groups.

Can't decide between a stationary bike and an elliptical? How about a hybrid?

A hybrid is a bike that turns into an elliptical. You get the best of both worlds, and they start about $399. Some machines even allow you to fold them up to reduce the size of the footprint in your living quarters.

Technology and fitness work great together, and If you select a treadmill, elliptical, or bike with iFit, you're going to get a one-of-a-kind fitness experience. iFit can track every workout for you and store them for you to look at anywhere, anytime. You can choose from hundreds of workout programs with world-class trainers. You set your own speed, distance, time, incline, and decline and even change the scenery you see when you add Street View images. iFit can really keep you focused on your fitness.

If you're more of a back-to-the-basics kind of person there's also the option of fitness accessories such as dumbbells, resistance bands, jump ropes, push up bars, yoga mats, exercise balls, ab rollers, mini-trampolines and more.

There's also the option of a multi-training door gym that takes up next to no space, works with any standard door, and helps you develop your upper body with pull-ups, chin-ups, push-ups, triceps dips, and even sit-ups.

You can get a single piece of equipment, or an essentials workout kit. You can get whatever you need and want to use can help you stay in shape and feel great from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Part of deciding what's right for you is make sure your exercise equipment is matched to your size, stride, weight, and your fitness goals.

Here at BrandsMart, we have a full team of specialists who can set you up with the right equipment to help you stay in shape at home or even on-the-go.

Discover the world of world-class home fitness in your home, today.

Discover the BrandsMart way.

Above content provided by BrandsMart USA.

 

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