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Exercise
Equipment & Products that Promise Most of us spend hundreds to thousands of dollars trying to find that piece of magical exercise equipment that will give us the perfect body. I have had clients who have put themselves into all kinds of debt, previous to coming to me, to reach their ultimate goal of looking fantastic. So why do we torture ourselves and our credit cards like this? First off because finding a quick fix to achieving a "perfect body" would be a dream come true for most us and secondly we can often feel pressured or obliged to purchase what we don't need to fit in with the "rest of the beautiful people out there". Feeling Pressured or Obliged to Purchase Exercise Equipment We Don't Necessarily Need "I want to look like those great healthy looking people in the ad!" Hey don't we all? :-) Look, as you probably already know many ads whether they be graphics, mags or TV ads use a lot of graphic work as well make-up to accomplish that healthy, glowing, fitness image. According to my clients and friends the worst part about some of the exercise products ads is that they can make you feel like you are inadequate if you aren't buying their products. As you can imagine if your self esteem has already hit rock bottom or even just on shaky ground, it would be easy to feel obliged to buy because you wouldn't want to "miss out" on this opportunity to achieve that body you have always dreamed of having. Is this Out of the Ordinary, Super Fast, Mind Blowing Piece of Exercise Equipment for real? It is so simple to get caught up in all the hype of a product that claims to offer you a super workout, great results and everything and anything other than a can opener. If you look at the classified section of the newspaper you will see that most of these products are up for sale within a few months of them being bought. You will probably find that if an offer states that it is too good to be true, then it probably is exactly that. Hang off a while from buying these types of products. Ask around and see if your friends have bought these products as well. Check the fine print and the payment conditions. By the time you have gone through most of this you will find that the novelty will have worn off. Shop for programs that will offer you a real quality workout, that suits your health and fitness goals, your body fat distribution, your fitness requirements PLUS if possible a matching eating plan - this will offer you better results. Exercise Equipment Won't Help You Spot Reduce! Spot reduction is a fallacy. You can alter your body shape by performing regular workouts using various types of exercise in your program - but that's it. So don't get caught up in the hype that a product will make you look a million bucks by only performing one exercise on one body part. If you are keen to re-shape your body then getting a specifically designed program and eating plan for your body type is how you will get your best results. A Few Things You Need to Take into Consideration before Making Your Purchase What are your Health and Fitness Goals? Are you trying to lose body fat? Do you want to increase muscle tone? Do you want BIG muscles? Maybe you're not interested in any of these and you want to just increase your general fitness. Make a list of your health and fitness goals and take these shopping with you. Don't Overspend! I know when I go into a gym equipment warehouse or retail shop I feel like a child in a toy store. I have to be dragged out kicking and screaming. I also feel like I want to buy everything that looks new and promises super results etc, it's so exciting. To prevent myself from "spending an arm and leg" or getting myself into unnecessary debt I make sure I have a "set amount" that I can spend and nothing more. I research the piece of equipment I want before going shopping and get some idea of prices and any other details that are necessary. I need to also make sure that the majority of my clients can use the gym equipment. Is the Gym Equipment Simple to Use? If you are the type of person who is put off by gym equipment that has 1000's of flashing lights and high tech functions then you are better off purchasing a piece of equipment that isn't so intimidating. Buying something that looks like a space ship is really cool and exciting but if the novelty wears off and you don't enjoy using all the functions and programs then you will only be wasting your money. One thing you may like to do, is wear comfy clothing to the places where you are shopping for your products and ask if you can try out the equipment while you are there. Most of the equipment on the show room floors are "display items" and at many stores are available for you to hop on and try or see how the machine or it's functions work etc. This gives you a better idea of whether you think this product suits your needs. Will Your Gym Equipment be Easily Accessible in Your Home? The amount of times I have been to future clients houses to help set up their equipment, (or have performed a "mobile training session") and seen the state of their gym equipment or where it is hidden, totally blows my mind. I have seen gym equipment used as a clothes line to dry clothes, or with boards across the top to make coffee tables, permanent cubby houses for children, gym equipment squeezed into peoples en suite's / spare bathrooms because there is no where else for them to go. I have even seen an old multi station frame turned into a BBQ! Set up a place in your home where you can easily access your gym equipment. When I am performing cardio or fat burning exercise, as well as my weight training, I do everything from read to watch videos. I make the effort to ensure that I enjoy my exercise time and don't turn it into a chore by having to rip out half a room of junk to use the equipment. If you feel like your exercise time interferes with spending time with your family at night, then why not put the equipment in the family room where the TV is. Some of my clients have done this and their children love having "mom, dad or both" training and still being able to involve them too. One more thing! Also think ahead as to what exercises you can perform on your gym equipment. Remember you can't spot reduce so there is no point buying something for just one bodypart to help you get into shape all over, is there. Many of the Members from my Members Club are shocked at just how little equipment, and the variety of equipment that can be used to get into shape. As many of my members have different kinds of equipment to train, with some having no equipment, I have included instructions for loads of different exercise machines and free weights to ensure my Members can really make the most of the equipment they use whether it be at home or at the gym. A few last
words........ If you are keen to find out more regarding what equipment to buy, or information on specifically designed workouts and eating programs to suit your needs, please feel welcome to visit my site: http://www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com Happy Training! Yours in
fun, health and fitness
Mandy Gibbons, Personal Fitness
Trainer info@virtualfitnesstrainer.com
http://www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com
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