If you are one of those people who don’t go to the gym regularly, maybe you could set up one at home. Yes, becoming fit and healthy at home is possible; in fact, many homeowners have found that their exercise routines at the comfort of their own homes enjoyable. It is definitely worth an investment, especially if you are truly focused on your goals to maintain your fitness or shed some pounds in an effort to reach a certain physique. No longer you would be dealing with gym memberships, or working out along with a bunch of people. Also, there are no more excuses for you to not exercise, simply because you have a gym at home.

As such, here is a list of some of the commercial gym equipment you can have at home and that you can likewise find at your local gym:

• Treadmill – One of the best exercise machines, the treadmill is used to simulate running, brisk walking, and jogging. Great for those who want to lose weight and/or maintain cardiovascular fitness, it has components that allow you to monitor your heart and pulse rate, the amount of calories you’ve burned, and the speed of the conveyor belt. Depending on your fitness level, you can adjust the machine’s incline, or increase or decrease the belt’s speed. This gym equipment is perfect for your home because it does not require much floor space and can be placed just about anywhere. In fact, it saves more space, especially if you bought the foldable type.

• Stationary bike – Like the treadmill, this exercise equipment allows you to lose weight and improve your cardiovascular health. It simulates cycling, which is a low-impact physical activity. If you don’t have a bicycle, or if you do but you can’t go out to use it due to bad weather, then the stationary bike may be for you. Make sure that when you go for this exercise equipment, it should be of perfect fit for you. It means that the seat can be adjusted to allow you to pedal on the bike with ease and without any strain on your lower limbs.

• Elliptical machine – The elliptical trainer machine is very much similar with the treadmill as it simulates walking and running. It is also like the stationary bike as it has pedals, but instead of sitting, you are standing on those pedals and using your legs to operate it. You can adjust the resistance and speed of your movement on the machine for different levels of intensity in your workout. Available in various sizes and mechanics, the elliptical machine is likewise perfect for your home gym.

• Exercise ball – If you don’t like your gym at home to be filled with bulky equipment, the exercise ball is definitely a must-have. Using this equipment allows you to keep your keep your balance when you are lifting dumbbells, doing planks, doing sit-ups, or doing any other exercise. Because it is unstable as opposed to the flat surface you are on, you get to ensure that you are balanced while you are performing reps, which then causes your muscles to be more engaged while you exercise.

These are some of the equipment you can use for exercising at home. Having such commercial gym equipment is an investment; make sure that you are willing to use any of them to keep fit and healthy. Depending on the budget that you have, you can always start small, with single equipment (stationary bike or a treadmill or an elliptical machine) plus an exercise ball or any other gym equipment you can purchase such as a set of dumbbells. In case your home gym equipment breaks down, you can always contact the manufacturer or retailer for repair service.