Home Cardio Equipment

November 2, 2023

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Home Cardio Equipment

People often ask me what I would recommend for home exercise equipment. When I get this question, the one asking is almost always referring to cardio equipment. Meaning, they don’t know if they should invest in a treadmill, a Pelaton, an elliptical, a row machine, or something else.

I always recommend people get what they think they will enjoy the most. Although some forms of exercise are better than others, there is no wrong exercise! If you are moving and sweating, it is a win.

However, over 90% of the people I know who have purchased home cardio equipment never stick to using it long term. Everyone jokes about how it becomes a “clothes hanger” in their home. Because of this, I really try to get people to consider other options, rather than a single piece of exercise equipment.

In addition to this not being a long-term solution, one mode of exercise isn’t ideal. For optimal health, everyone should be doing resistance training such as dumbbells and bands, cardiovascular training such as a treadmill or bike, and flexibility training also known as regular stretching. Doing cardio from home is fantastic because it burns calories and improves your heart and lung health. But resistance training is also a great way to burn calories and it is great for your bones, muscles, and joints. Regular stretching helps you recover faster and improves your mobility so you can progress your workouts faster and reach new fitness levels sooner than you even hoped for. Additionally, you are more likely to stick to something long term that has a little variety.

At Axio Fitness, we support our clients on all modes of training as well as provide a personalized nutrition plan for them. Many of our clients have home equipment or other gym memberships, and we think that is great. We decide together what they do with Axio Fitness, and what they do on their own to achieve optimal health.

If you’re considering investing in home exercise equipment, please consider calling Axio Fitness first. We would love to give you the motivation, guidance and accountability you need to achieve optimal health.  

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