Most of the time bodybuilders are faced with the tough task of having to choose the best equipment from a very wide variety that has flooded the market. Also many bodybuilders are time barred, are unable to afford being members of clubs and are generally inconvenienced by having to walk across the streets to the nearby gym. In such a situation home exercises come in handy. But, as always, there is the problem of setting ones own gym. The many choices that are available intimidate those who are thinking of starting up a home gym.
It is important to consider the actual fitness requirements, space, and budget in order for your home fitness centre to become a reality.
The following equipment should be given priority when establishing your own fitness centre:
1. THE STABILITY BALL
This is a very large orb which can be inflated. It is designed to enhance balance while focusing the exercise to certain muscular components in the body.
2. THE FITNESS EXERCISE BALL
This is fitness equipment which is very versatile, though its appearance might be deceptive at first glance. It maximizes muscular body builder's flexibility, energy and threshold. If you want to fine-tune your posture in the comfort of your home this one of the items in your 'must-have list' in your home fitness centre kit. This is because it prepares the trunk for more challenging feats thus forming the core of a good bodybuilder.
How to Choose a Ball
One should consider size as the most important factor. There is need to maintain the right pressure and this is impossible without the right size of ball. Too hard balls make the exercise next to impossible while too soft balls make it too easy for even an amateur. Once you sit on the ball see to it that your knees and hip align at an angle of 90 degrees.
3. RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE
It remains popular exercise equipment and this is partly the reason why many advanced features continue to be incorporated into the bicycle-like fitness equipment, making it even more versatile. This exercise bike is specially designed for those who don't like cycling. To understand its versatility, picture this: a chair, a tabletop and a wheelchair, all in one. It is portable, its length can be adjusted, and one can peddle using legs or row using hands. This makes both upper body and lower body workouts possible. To fine-tune the smooth movements in unison with the body builders' dexterous body movements the recumbent exercise bike has an adjustable control knob and an electronic monitor, a friendly braking system, and an interactive console.
These features are designed to give the bodybuilder feedback in response to his pulse rate, time, distance, level of calories as well as the workout speed. Feedback
4. THE YOGA EXERCISE MAT
The equipment is made of cushioned material that provides an ideal, secure surface for the bodybuilder's hands and feet while exercising. This makes it possible for one to do a wide variety of styles without fear of sliding and falling down.
