Deciding on which type of home fitness equipment to invest in will depend on a number of factors, such as the space that you have available, budget, the type of exercise that you enjoy and what you hope to achieve from your exercise program. There are a variety of different exercise types which you can tailor and combine to suit the type of home workout you want to do and what you hope to achieve.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Cardiovascular (aerobic) training raises your heart rate and is excellent for overall fitness, endurance and circulation. Popular machines for aerobic training include treadmills and cross trainers.

Strength Training Workouts

Strength training and resistance work such as weight lifting or Pilates builds muscle, which in turn will increase your metabolism and calorie burn. Popular strength training items include dumbbells and free weights, weight lifting benches, Smith machines, multi gyms and steppers like the Lateral Thigh Trainer.

High Impact Exercise vs. Low Impact Exercise

High impact exercise, such as running, is the ultimate calorie-burning cardiovascular workout. However it can also put pressure on the joints, so it's wise to combine high impact training with some low impact workouts (commonly known as "cross training").