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Cardio exercise is an important part of developing overall fitness, so don't neglect cardio equipment when building your home gym. ConsumerSearch has separate reports on treadmills, elliptical trainers and stair steppers. If you decide not to buy a home gym machine, our dumbbells report sheds light on the best options for at-home exercise.
WebMD.com has a detailed overview of home gyms in the article "At-Home Workouts: 5 Essential Items for a Home Gym." Based on expert interviews, the author recommends a range of fitness equipment and shares tips for getting the most out of your home gym.
Buzzle.com also provides a host of tips in the article "What to Look for When Buying a Home Gym."
Trying to decide between a gym membership and a home gym? Paul Rogers, About.com's guide to weight training, discusses the pros and cons for each approach. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
You don't need a pricey machine to get an effective workout at home. ConsumerReports.org recommends several pieces of exercise equipment that will help you create your own home gym for less than $100.
The American Academy of Family Physicians has a detailed list of safety recommendations for weight training, covering everything from proper lifting technique to breathing guidelines.
If you have small children, there are several steps you can take to make your home gym a safer place. (In 2009, Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter was fatally injured while playing on a treadmill, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that more than 25,000 children under the age of 14 are injured or killed each year in accidents related to home exercise equipment.) The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City's newspaper, offers some useful safety tips. Find out more about child safety and exercise equipment at the CPSC website.
Home gyms are regularly recalled, so it's a good idea to check the website of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for the latest recall information.
Manufacturers' websites are good places to find product information and specs:
