Discover the Exercise Benefits of a Home Gym Machine

More people than ever before have torn up their expensive membership gym contracts and decided to take their personal fitness and wellness into their own hands. One way to do this is by using an all-in-one workout machine, which is basically a self-contained home gym capable of working out every part of your body – your arms, your legs, your chest, your back and your core.

In short, all-in-one workout machines make it possible to customize your workout in a way that’s just not possible by going to the local gym. Even the most basic all-in-one workout machines offer 20-25 exercises, and in the case of Bowflex machines, offer closer to 70-75 different exercises. That gives you enormous flexibility in customizing your workout routine according to your fitness goals.

These all-in-one workout machines are also easier to work into your busy schedule. If you have a crazy work schedule or a lot of family responsibilities, it’s just so much easier to fit a workout into your schedule if you have a gym at home. Imagine walking down the hallway to squeeze in a quick 30-minute workout session instead of jumping in the car, driving to the gym, showering, and then driving back home.

Most importantly, it’s possible to see real results using these gym machines faster than if you used free weights. That’s because these all-in-one workout machines are designed to take each muscle through a full range of motion. This ensures that you working the muscle to its full capacity. When using free weights, such as those commonly found at a gym, there’s an incentive to “cheat” on your reps. Moreover, as you get older, there’s the risk of injury at the gym from putting too much stress on parts of your body like your back.

So, if you’ve decided that an all-in-one workout machine is for you, what are your options?

The good news is that there are plenty of options for every budget price point and for every workout ability level. You need to start first by evaluating your fitness and wellness goals. If your goal is to bulk up and build muscle, for example, you’ll want a different type of machine than if you are looking to become lighter and leaner. The best all-in-one gyms for the home blend a mix of versatility, durability and compact size.

One good option that combines the best in design and functionality is the Body-Solid G1S. It includes 5 workout stations and enables more than 40 exercises. It comes with a 160-pound weight stack and has a small enough footprint to make it a good option for anyone looking for a compact home gym.

For competitive athletes or other serious exercisers looking to get into top physical shape, there’s the Marcy Deluxe Smith Trainer. And, if you’re looking for a truly comprehensive workout, the line of home gyms from Bowflex – including the Bowflex Xtreme2 SE, Bowflex PR1000 and Bowflex Blaze – are all known for how many exercise options they make possible, up to 75 per machine.

The benefits of using a home gym are hard to ignore. And with so many different options available at different price points, doing the cost-benefit analysis for a home gym machine just got a lot easier.

Graham Forbes is a 70 year old educator and health and fitness blogger who regularly writes on the issues of fitness and wellness for Boomers. His website https://getfitnessathome.com/ provides advice on how and why many people should set up their own health and fitness program. Graham is an example and advocate of fitness that is achieved gently and with enjoyment. Read his latest blog on how weight training aids memory and reverses early dementia signs.