Ab Machine Consumer Report

I’m looking to purchase some fitness equipment. Its between the Total Gym or the Ab Circle (something a little cheaper) and going "all out" and getting an elliptical.

Any suggestions on any type of equipment, or personal reviews on the said equipment?

It depends what your goal is.
If you just want to stay toned or lose body fat percentage, I would go with the eliptical. The ab circle is not very good and will only work your abs. It would more than likely be a $200 coat rack within a couple months.
I you are doing strength training to gain muscle, I would forget the total gym because that too is a machine whose durability is questionable. I would go for a small fitness center from Sears or something like that. Those workout centers have 3 or 4 stations that will work your whole body. You can get these for about the same cost as an eliptical. That way you can just go outside for a run for your cardio and breathe some fresh air.

I was thinking of buying the Gold’s Gym 3-in-1 Fitness Kit, check it out http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-3-in-1-Fitness-Kit/10850154 Do you think is worth buying this equipment.

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I would like to lose 50 lbs. I’ve already got my diet changed and have been sticking with that for the past 2 months or so and it seems to be working. Now I am looking into buying some fitness equipment so I can get in good workouts at home (I have no intention of joining a gym) and I would like to know which stuff works best. Treadmill, elliptical, jump rope? Whatever is the most effective for weight loss really. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

Saralahalawawa,

The honest answer to this question is very dependent upon you. There is no one size fits all equipment option that best suits you needs.

For the intro user I would highly suggest cardio equipment. While a treadmill can help you lose weight quickly, the impact on your joints (knees, hips, and lower back) can be more substantial versus an elliptical trainer, or a recumbent bike.

For the most intense workout and to shed weight the most effective way I would recommend products that incorporate total body movement to allow parts of your body to be exercised and all your muscles to burn fat.

In my personal option you should take a look at indoor rowers, Jacobs Ladder, and possibly a VersaClimber.
P.S. If you want the most intense workout at home, you can invest in a StairMaster Stepmill – depending on your cardio level 15-30 minutes will be enough to make you cry

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I’m 23 yrs old and weighs 62.My daughter is 11months old. Now I’m planning to buy a fitness equipment to reduce my weight.I want to tone and get shape.So can you suggest me a fitness equipment which would give full body work out.
I came through some equipments which are kind of 4 in 1 or 6 in 1.Are those things are good to use.

When I was looking into this a few years back, a frined of mine who works in the fitness industry recommended a cross trainer (also called an eliptical). She advised the following:

1) Treadmill: Mostly it is the machine doing the work whereas the crosstrainer is moved soley my how fast you move your arms and or legs.

2) Cross trainer can be used with legs moving either forwards or backwards which use different muscle groups.

3) You can also move the cross trainer soley with your arms whereas a treamill does not work your arms (and neither will an exercise bike). So you will effectively be moving 62kg’s with your arms which will use loads of energy and build muscle.

4) There are a lot of inbuilt programmes in the cross trainer that you can utilise to build strength and fitness.

5) Add to this some free weights and other exercises for core strength and you’ll be looking good in no time!!!

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Yes, you can approach to the fitness marketing site for more discount. Usually all fitness marketing sites will offers 24 hour fitness coupon for each purchase. If you are planning to buy more fitness equipment then you can directly approach the site for more offers. There is a chance to get better offer in some online fitness marketing sites.

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