Make your home gym work for you.

If you’re feeling motivated to get in shape, but are unsure of which exercise machines are right for you needs, you’ve come to the right place. Find the ideal fitness solutions for you in this helpful guide to choosing the right equipment, depending on what you’re looking to achieve.

I want to lose weight

While all exercise is good for weight loss, cardio is by far the most effective for those looking to rapidly slim their waistline.

Rowing machines are amongst the best cardio machines for weight loss, as they work the entire body. Using your legs, arms and a whole host of other muscles in a low-stress seated position, this is a great option for a full-body, all-round workout.

Exercise bikes are another excellent option for those looking for a workout that’s both low-impact on your body and highly effective. Most exercise bikes come with pre-programmed courses, allowing you to find the right balance between sweating and resting for you.

Treadmills are a staple in all gyms for a reason. If you want to get your heart pumping from the comfort of your home, while losing hundreds of calories per hour, a treadmill is always a great choice.

Steppers – or stair climbers, as they are sometimes called – essentially emulate climbing a flight of stairs. If you’ve ever had to climb more than a couple flights, you’ll now how tiring it can be, and therefore how great it is as a way to burn calories and lose weight.

I want to build muscle

If you don’t have the space for an exercise machine, or if your home gym is already filled with other pieces of equipment, you can’t go wrong with a good set of dumbbells. Free weights have the added benefit of forcing your stabilising muscles to work harder, and provide various workout options. Depending on what area of your body you want to target, you can do chest presses, bicep curls, dumbbell squats and calf raises, and so much more. And with a set of dumbbells, you can start at the lowest weight and work your way up as you build muscle.

Another great free weight option is a set of weight plates and bars. Exercises like bench presses, squats and deadlifts are highly effective for building muscle quickly, but those are far from the only exercises these fitness solutions offer. 

If you’ve got the space, and you’re keen to build some serious muscle, we recommend investing in a multi trainer. Comprehensive machines like the US100 allow for a wide range of exercises that work various sections of your body, from lat pulls and chest presses to lunges, leg presses and so much more.

I want to tone my muscles

If you’re looking for a lean, toned body, it’s hard to go wrong. Squats and bench presses are great for toning, and can be achieved with multi trainers, dumbbells and weight plates and bars. All cardio machine exercises will tone your body too – for the upper body, rowing machines are best; for the lower body, steppers, bikes and treadmills are all good choices; and ellipticals provide the best of both worlds, with a complete full-body cardio workout.

Now you know what to look for, browse our full range of exercise gear and order your ideal fitness solutions today!