When selecting gym equipment to use in the home there are a few things you should consider. The first point to consider is the amount of available space your home has for exercise equipment. Some of the machines can be quite large and require a lot of space in a room to be set up. A good example of this is the treadmill. This machine has such a large platform area it requires a lot of floor space to be placed in. You may find the best treadmill for home use is the kind that can be folded.

The folding treadmill comes with a platform that is hinged so you can raise it to fold up toward the handlebars of the unit. The folding or portable machine is usually a manual treadmill, because the electric models have the motor placed at the base where the handlebar section joins with the platform. Even though the unit is manual it does come with a front console so you can monitor your progress as you walk or run on the belt. The basic features for this console will be the speed you are moving at, the distance you have covered and your heart rate.

A treadmill is good for getting a cardiovascular workout while you strengthen your leg muscles. There are also rowing machines that will give your heart a good workout as well. The benefits of rowing machine exercises will also be seen in your arms,legs and abdomen. In addition to using your arms to pull the levers back and forth, the seat section also moves as you row so your legs also work to move your body weight as does your mid-section. The rowing exercise machine is also a large unit that will require enough floor space in order to operate it correctly.

When considering the area you will be placing your home equipment in you also want to consider the type of room it is in. Placing exercise machines in areas of the house that are pleasant to be in and easily accessible will help encourage you to use them on a regular basis.