Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Reviews Of The Best Home Gyms

By Robert Frost

The number of people working out at home is increasing at an astonishing rate, and so are the number of manufacturers who make such home gyms. Every home gym has its own unique pro's and cons. This article will provide you with reviews of the top home gyms in the market.

Weider Home gym review - There is a new piece of equipment being made by the weider brand, called the crossbow. This equipment replaces the classic weight system with rods for resistance, with resistance varying from 5-240 lbs which can be further increased to 440 lbs with special add-ons. You can get the crossbar for $500.

Marcy Home gym's review - The Marcy home gym is quite popular with top fitness gurus and models and a lot of people use there equipment at home. They have a wide range which mainly include the multi-station, power-station and the premier series. Each has its own unique quality and functions.

Power house home gym review - They have a popular brand called the PH-1300. It acts like an universal gym, but needs weight stacks to be separately bought by the person. The good part is that the basic version of this gym could be bought for just under $350, but the weights need to bought separately, which could eventually increase the price. Also the cable system for this home gym is not very strong, and has been know to give problems in the past.

Golds home gym review - They manufacture a series called the powerflex, which is quite popular. The power-flex can be used to perform over 65 different exercises and uses bows for resistance. It also incorporates a rowing device which can be used for cardio. The only bad part is that Gold's provides a very bad after sales support.

Hoist home gym's - The Mulit-gym H-100 is the high end model made by these manufacturers. It can be quite expensive for beginners, as it sells for $1500, and is mostly bought by advanced users only. The design of this machine is quite unique, as it helps save a lot of space. The quality of the material is also very good.

Tuff Stuff Home Gym Review - Another well know manufacturer, Tuff stuff makes some good home gyms including the CFM-555. This equipment is a universal home gym with a single weight stack, and retails for approximately $1200. The CFM rates highly on the comfort levels and has some good padded support. Also a large number of exercises can be performed on this machine, making it very versatile.

People looking to workout at home can buy any of the above mentioned models through online stores, which usually provide better rates than offline ones. Some of them also provide you with free shipping and installation. In the end it is important to remember to do proper research before deciding on any particular model.

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