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In 2005 exercise equipment sales were at $4.4 billion, and increased to $4.7 billion in 2006. Gym suppliers are clicking on to the fact that home users are a completely new market.

And a high growth one.

No longer is the home gym relegated to a dusty corner, now fully fitted custom designed rooms are becoming a must-have in homes.

By and far the leading reason for this is convenience. Having a home gym means there is less hassle to the day. No  eed to turn your nose up at sweaty gym gear in the bag you forgot to unpack. You can work out when you get home.

In today’s fast moving society, time is precious. Not to mention money. Even a large initial outlay will save you money down the track.

Gym fees, personal trainers, fuel costs, to name a few savings. Certainly, the huge competition in the market is making quality home gym equipment more affordable by the day.

The majority of buyers for their home are people who have worked out in gyms, and have knowledge of workout safety techniques.

But that doesn’t mean beginner’s aren’t in on the purchasing. Starters are more likely to try and buy one
machine to do it all, or buy too much for their skill level.

The bottom line is if you have some knowledge and the space, a home gym is a fantastic option. If you are just starting out, consult a doctor, get specialist fitness advice and start with basics.

Any complete exercise program has three main parts. Giving the body a complete workout does not mean daily strenuous exercise.

In fact, using a home gym, even in limited space, can put you on the road to fitness.

Target your home gym to body needs. To burn fat effectively regular cardio, heart/lung, workouts must be done. You don’t have to run for two hours a day to get that.

A treadmill, stepper or bike is great. To burn fat, do enough to break a light sweat.

If you can have a conversation with someone but not sing to them, is about the right zone. Sustaining this level for at least an hour is preferable. 3-4 times a week is enough.

As you get fitter, increase the speed or resistance at which you work to maintain the fat burning level. Perfect in the lounge corner while listening to music.

The second part is muscle conditioning. This is achieved by resistance training, in slow controlled movements. Anything adding resistance to a movement does this, weights, pushups, rowing machine, for example.

Regular sets of repetitions, in which the resistance increases and not the repetitions, can take as little as 30
minutes 3-4 times a week.

The third should come after warm up and cool down. Stretching lengthens muscles and eases soreness. All of this can be done in the comfort of your own home gym. Consult your doctor before getting started in the home gym.