For a great number of us, the gym is not an optionwe want to exercise away from prying eyes or the gym is too great a distance from your locations, the gym may even be too expensive, it may have inconvenient timings, or quite simply we dont want to use shared equipment due to reasons of hygiene.

To give ourselves the freedom to workout at any time, to work out in the privacy of our own home without having to wonder what our butt looks like to that good-looking person over there, and a host of other reasons we consider the option of home fitness equipment.

The top picks for home fitness equipment recommended by experts and users alike are-

The treadmill

Walking or jogging is the simplest, most effective exercise there is; for which you need no skill or training. A treadmill is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and fitness goals. It helps you to start slow and progress to brisk walking and even jogging or running; it can offer you a flat walking surface or an incline; making this a versatile and popular choice for people. Depending upon your budget and your requirement, you can pick a manual or a motorized treadmill.

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Exercise cycle

Next to the treadmill, the exercycle or the exerbike is probably the most popular item of home fitness equipment. It gives you a great daily workout and the intensity can be varied. Again this equipment can be used by most people regardless of age and fitness level. Further, those who have limited mobility and have back problems can purchase specially modified exercise bikes that have back support or are built for people with certain handicaps.

Elliptical trainer

Since an elliptical trainer helps to work out the upper body as well as the lower body, many deem this a better workout that one provided by the treadmill. The fact that this is a weight bearing form of exercise also makes it a better option than a seated workout such as cycling. Also the fact that it is low impact could mean it is suitable for those with joint problems.

Free weights or a multi-station gym

Improving muscle strength, enhancing bone density and overall increase in fitness levels, or supplementing an aerobic routinewhatever your aim, weight training is something that experts recommend for everyone, regardless of weight, age and so on.

You could use free weights, which will offer better range of motion and a more effective workout; however free weights do increase chances of injury and may not be suitable for beginners. For many of us, a multi-station gym that has separate options for the pecs, back, arms, shoulders and so on may be a better bet. These however could be expensive.

Jump rope

This simple and inexpensive item of home fitness equipment is able to offer an excellent and highly vigorous home workout. This may even be suitable for those who are unable to jog because of the problems that impact could cause for their joints. Jumping rope is less of an impact for the joints than jogging or running but offers as good a workout.

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