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Gym – Free Alternative to the Bench Press

Many people struggle to maintain their training routine when on holiday, or generally being isolated from the gym environment.

The classic Push Up is a great alternative to the bench press which can be performed anywhere you can lie down, with no specialist gym equipment required and they are completely free.

The bench press uses the Pectoral muscles and the triceps to push a bar (with the selected amount of weight) away from the body upwards until the elbows are almost locked.

The standard push up turns this move upside down; you are now pushing your body weight away from the ground to develop strength and endurance in upper body.

With the palms on the floor, a little more than shoulder width apart, maintain a straight body between your shoulders and your toes. Lower you body until your chest is a few inches from the ground. Push your upper body away from the ground, straightening your arms ensuring the elbows do not lock. Read more…

Exercise Bikes For Weight Loss

The convenience of working out in the comfort of your own home cannot be underestimated. Think of all the time you will save commuting to and from the gym and, not to mention, the money you can save. You will never need to wait for equipment, and there will be no strangers watching you sweat. If you are thinking of buying a piece of exercise equipment to keep in your home, consider a stationary bike. Exercise bikes for weight loss are a fantastic way to get a good cardio workout without stressing your joints.

With so many options available, you should be able to find an exercise bike in your price range. Many bikes conveniently fold up allowing you to store them out of sight in a closet or under a bed. Best of all, you remain seated the entire time. If you have tried running or walking on a treadmill, you know it is nearly impossible to watch TV or read a magazine during the workout. However, on a bike you can channel surf to your heart’s content, read a favorite magazine or even read a novel. Read more…

Six Tips For Choosing the Best Home Fitness Equipment

Fitness equipment for the home is expensive. It is important that you buy the right products. Choose badly and you may find yourself with something inferior that not only works badly or breaks down, but could also be potentially harmful. So how do you know what to buy? Here are six tips.

1. Check out your local gym. See what products it uses. Gyms simply cannot afford to install inferior equipment. They need something that will work every time, all the time. Of course, they will choose professional equipment that is very expensive. Home gyms usually do not need equipment of such a high standard. But the same manufacturers that make the high-end professional equipment often also produce high-quality devices for home use, generally with fewer features but at much more reasonable prices.

2. Ask a personal trainer what he or she uses at home. These people know what is good and what is not. They may also be able to provide guidance on where to buy the equipment and on the best prices.

3. Try to find objective reviews of the equipment. Unfortunately, this is not always easy. For example, you will not find a lot online. Fitness magazines do carry product reviews, but sometimes these are little more than advertising and promotion, paid for by the manufacturer. You will need to be discerning. A good public library may have a selection of magazines offering a diverse range of views on certain products. Read more…