Home Gyms for Heart Health
Home gyms are an economical way to enjoy the benefits
of workout equipment found at health clubs from the privacy and convenience
of home.
Did your doctor tell you that you are at risk of
getting a heart attack? Did he tell you that your cholesterol is
too high? Did he tell you that you need to lose weight? Start exercising?
Creating your own little gym at home, is a great way to get started
on a healthy exercise program. It can be as simple as a treadmill
and a set of dumbbells, to a full range of workout equipment for
a variety of exercises.
When factored against the cost of an annual gym membership, gyms
at home can pay for themselves in short time, with equipment that
you can take with you if you move.
Equipment Found in Gyms at Home
The creation of a gym at home depends on the fitness needs of the
individual user. The following are some of the more popular
pieces of equipment found in gyms at home.
| Upright Bikes or Stationary bicycles |
 StarTrac
Sport Upright Bike 4800  
Stationary bikes are great for getting a good cardiovascular
work out. Riding a bicycle is easier on the feet then running
or jogging.
All health centers, gyms and cardiac rehabilitation centers
use stationary and upright bikes as a staple piece of equipment.
Having a stationary bike in your home is a great way to ensure
that you will keep up your exercise program even on days that
you cannot make it to the gym. |
| Elliptical Trainer |
  Reebok
Body Trek Elliptical  Popular in home gyms, the elliptical trainer offers the
benefits of a low impact aerobic workout that involves both
the legs and arms for more calorie burning capability and
requires less space than a treadmill.
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| Dumb Bells |
|   Chrome
Dumbbell 5-50 lb Set-3 Tier Rack 
Dumbbells is a staple in many gyms, dumbbells can be used
for a variety of exercises designed to tone and strengthen
muscle.
Today most cardiologists recommend that resistance or weight
lifting exercises should be part of your exercise regiment.
This compact piece of fitness equipment requires very little
space to be used effectively. |
| Universal Weight Machines |
|   Family
Express Weight Machine 
The American Heart association recommends resistance training
as part of a overall exercise program.
Doing resistance exercises allows the heart to function with
ease during typical every day activities such as taking in
the groceries or taking out the garbage.
Universal Weight Machines are designed to satisfy overall
muscle building.
Universal weight machines offer a variety of weight training
exercises and resistance's in a compact unit. |
| Boxing Equipment
Can Provide a Good Cardiovascular Workout |
 KICK
box Fitness: Volume 3 Basic Bag Work  Home gyms with boxing related equipment may include speed
bags, boxing gloves, and heavy bags.
Boxing style fitness equipment workouts offer the benefits
of a cardiovascular workout with moderate to heavy impact. |
| Rowing Machines |
  Conversion
II Recumbent Rower 
Rowing Machines are similar to the stair climber, this piece
of fitness equipment offers a low impact aerobic workout, while
targeting muscle groups in the legs, arms, and back.
As part of home gyms, rowing machines require little operating
space |
| Stair Climbers |
 StarTrac
Stairclimber SC4100   Stair Climbers also known as steppers are in the same family
as the elliptical trainer and treadmill, stair climbers or
tread climbers offer a low impact aerobic workout similar to
a treadmill, with the added benefit of strengthening the legs
and buttocks.
Stair climbers as part of a home gym are practical for someone
who want to target specific muscles while improving cardiovascular
conditioning.
In Dr. Dean Ornish's Book Reverse Heart Disease, he writes
that one of his patients reversed his coronary artery disease,
by using a the step climber 3 times a week, and he was able
to using the step climber to climb the equivalent of the steps
in the statue of liberty. WoW! Why don't you try that? |
| Treadmill |
  Landice
L7 LTD Pro Sports Trainer
Walking on a Treadmill is great for heart health. All cardiac
rehabilitation programs and all exercise programs include at
least 20 minutes in the treadmill 3 times a week.
A Treadmill is perhaps the most popular piece of equipment
found in gyms, a treadmill is a great way to get a cardiovascular
work out from the privacy of your own home.
Advanced treadmills come with an incline feature and are
programmable, enabling the fitness equipment user to vary the
intensity of their workouts.
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| Home Gyms and Your Heart |
 Home Gyms are a great way to improve
your cardiovascular health.
It doesn't matter if your home fitness
goals involve increasing muscle or losing weight, when used
right, the benefits to your heart can lead to a happy and healthy
lifestyle. |
Exercise For At least 20 Minutes 3 times a week
Benefiting your heart from the use of home gyms requires
two to three workouts per week, for a minimum of 20 minutes
each.
Each workout should focus on continued movement, with the
goal of keeping your heart rate elevated for the entire workout.
By obtaining and sustaining your target heart rate for at
least 20 minutes, the complete exercise benefits of using home
gyms can be realized.
Before beginning an exercise program you should consult your
doctor.
Depending on your age, weight, how long it has been since
you participated in vigorous exercise, if you suffer from high
blood pressure, heart trouble, shortness of breath, dizziness,
or have chronic muscle or joint problems, your doctor might
suggest limitations or suggest a program to get you started
safely.
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