5 Sure-Fire Tips To Save You $1000's On Your Home Gym

It always amazes me when people say "Home Gyms are expensive! I
just don't have $1000's of dollars lying about" These people
obviously haven't looked very hard because nowadays home gym
equipment doesn't have to cost 2, 3 or even $4000 dollars. 

Below are 5 great alternatives that won't cost you the earth but
can do just a good a job as many of the commercial fitness
equipment found in local gyms. 

1. Dumbbells

For resistance weight training you can't go past dumbbells for
their practicality and versatility. You can perform any number
of exercises with dumbbells that even the more expensive weight
machines can't do. These days you can get adjustable dumbbells
which allow you to use add or remove weight from a single
dumbbell with a simple pin, just like with traditional pin
loaded weight machines.

This feature means you don't have to buy different weight
dumbbells for different exercises and you save on floor space
which can be used for cardio equipment like ellipticals or
treadmills. 

You can easily get a good quality quick change dumbbell set for
less than $500. At that price you'd be silly to spend money on
larger, muscle specific equipment even if you did have extra
cash floating around. 

2. Remanufactured

A lot of people these days are buying remanufactured exercise
equipment, and for good reason. Remanufacturing involves taking
a used machine and completely restoring it with new parts to
make it look, feel and function like a new machine. Often the
only part of the equipment that is not brand new is the frame. 

By buying remanufactured or refurbished fitness equipment you
can realistically save 50% off the normal, new retail price. 

3. Used

Buying used or second-hand equipment can be a cost effective way
of setting up your home gym. The only problem is you don't know
how the previous owner treated the machine and if it has any
problems. The last thing you want is for the machine to
breakdown 6 weeks after buying it and finding out that it's not
covered by warranty. 

Sometimes the actual machine may seem like a bargain but future
unforeseen expenses may make you regret your purchase. If at all
possible get to test drive the machine and ask about the
warranty.

4. Buy direct from the factory

Some online stores offer factory direct fitness equipment. By
doing this you cut out the middle man and save big time.
Remember just because it is cheap doesn't mean its poor quality.
With so much competition online these days online suppliers are
cutting costs to get market share. That means more money in your
pocket!!

5. Added bonuses from reputable online suppliers

Some online suppliers will include free shipping with their
products. This can greatly reduce the cost of piece of equipment
if you add delivery to it. Also make sure you check out the
machines warranty. You can save yourself a lot of heart ache
down the road if you make sure you're covered by a decent
warranty which included motor, parts and labor.

Look for at least 6 months for parts and labor and 1 year for
the motor for remanufactured equipment and 1-2 years parts,
labor and motor for new equipment. 

Now that you are armed with this information go and have a look
around yourself you'll be surprised at what you find!