Aerobic Fitness Equipment at Home Gym

Treadmill

Treadmills are the most popular type of aerobic equipment both at home and in gyms. Walking or running on treadmill can strengthen your lower body and improve cardiovascular conditioning. Many of them have monitors to check your blood pressure and heart rate, and you can increase the intensity of your workout by changing the incline or the speed. A commercial treadmill can range from a simple foot-powered belt on rollers to an electronic model that cost several thousand and comes programmed for a variety of speeds, grades, and monitoring options, like telling you how many calories you’re burning.

Stair stepper

These machines put less stress on your knees than real stairs, but should be avoided if you have knee or hip problems. Stair climbers are fairly strenuous.

Stationary bike

This type of low-impact magnetic and upright bike can be especially valuable home gym equipment if you have arthritis and are unable to walk for long periods of time. It is also a good choice if you are overweight because it gives your heart a workout without putting stress on your back, hips, and knees.

Elliptical trainer/cross trainer

These machines exercise both the upper and lower body, creating an excellent cardiovascular workout with low-impact, fluid body movements. Like the stair stepper, these aerobic machines can be fairly strenuous for a beginner, so you can try one out from your nearest fitness equipment store before buying one for home use.

Rowing or ski machine

Because you are using both your upper and lower body on these aerobic machines, you can burn a lot of calories as you tone major muscle groups and get a good cardiovascular workout. Both of these pieces of aerobic fitness equipment require an above average amount of coordination to use properly.