What machines for your home gym
This is an overview of what to get for your home gym and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use. This article was originally published under “what you need for your home gym”
What machines for home gym
These are the machines I would personally recommend for your home gym. It all depends on your personal tastes and needs.
Treadmill
A treadmill is what most people get for their home gym. While I am not a great fan as I prefer running outside I can see the value. Especially in a busy city where you can not get to the next river or lake for a nice run easily. Treadmills take up space and need power. You might want to look at the self-propelled options. Even though a little more expensive since they are less prone to failure.
Airbike
This is my personal favorite for cardio at home. I personally hate cyclists who n the roads as I think they endanger themselves and others. Especially the I es who think they are fast but are anything but. If you are an athlete you don’t cycle in double file. Any way Airbikes are great, especially the interval setting that most of them have.
Rack
For a rack you would need to decide whether you want to store your weight mates in the rack or somewhere separate. If you want to store your plates on the rack I would recommend a one and a half rack. If you store your plates on a plate tree or on the walls I would say go for a half-rack or full rack depending on space.
Lat pull
A lat pull is big and simulates most of the pulling motions which are hard to do with a dumbbell or barbell. Most lat pulls can also be used as a rowing machine. This wouldn’t be my first purchase but once you have your cardio and power rack covered this can be a very good addition to work on your back.
Bench and dumbbell
If you want to save money but still lift weights you can invest in a bench and dumbbells. This is usually cheaper than getting a rack and the equipment will still be relevant once you upgrade to a rack and a barbell. Keep in mind that multiple deliveries mean fewer discounts per item and higher shipping costs in total for your gym. If you can try to order in bulk so that you get a free shipment.
