Buying the Right Multi Gym
Budget
Decide what you can afford and stick to it. No multi gym is a good investment if it has taken up so much of your money that you cannot afford to do anything else. Keep your finances as fit as you are going to be!Space
Who will use it?
Consider that family and friends may want to share your equipment. If that is the case you will need to find a model that suits everyone who will use it. Look for something which will adjust to fit each person and that offers a range of exercise to suits everyone’s goals. Machines offer varying levels of resistance so make sure you buy something with a range that covers the capabilities of all potential users. If you have a beginner amongst you and your family you need equipment offering a start point as low as 10kgs and for stronger users an upper resistance to challenge them.Fit
Make sure all of the potential users fit the multi gym. Many are designed for people who are 5ft 8 inches to 6ft 2 inches tall. If any of you are outside of this range test the model you are considering to ensure it can be adjusted appropriately. Check the ergonomics of the machine. When you try a specific exercise you must feel it in the muscles that the exercise was aimed to work on, not in other muscles or your joints. Ensure all elements of the machine can be adjusted to achieve this. Finally make sure you can all fit between the bars, some equipment is quite narrow!Exercises
Think about why you want your machine – which areas of your body do you need to work out? Choose equipment with a good range of exercise that covers all of your requirements. Buying a cheaper model with less range could be a false economy if you have to go elsewhere to complete your desired regime. If necessary get some advice on what exercises you need to perform to achieve your goals.Quality
Buy the highest quality multi gym that you can afford. The better the quality the longer it will last and the easier it will be to use. Make sure the machine is stable and look for heavy gauge steel in the frames. Check out how many bolts hold the machine together, the less bolts the more solid the construction will be, giving longer life. Have a look at the cables and pulleys, these should be strong and have a smooth motion, with covered cables lasting longer. Metal weight stacks last longer than plastic ones and are smoother but they make more noise! With metal the weight measurements tend to be more accurate. Look for well- padded upholstery that will keep its shape and contour pads to support your lower back.Confidence
You should now be able to make a confident decision when choosing your multi gym. Make a check list and tick as many boxes as you can within your budget and if you are not sure about anything ask the right questions!Featured images:
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Sally S writes on a large range of topics including sports, travel and music. Sally likes to keep fit with a range of extreme sports as well as hiking and prefers to train at home.
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