By Stewart Wrighter

We all like to think that we are fit and able to move around freely, but when we start any keep fit program, it is obvious that we are not as fit as first thought. Of course, it helps if we have all kinds of machinery at home for workouts but they can be a little expensive, particularly for the beginner. Used exercise equipment is the way to go for the novice since having any form of used treadmill or used fitness equipment in the home will encourage all the family to get up and use it as and when they have time to spare.

It is always the way that in the beginning, even the new person will want to throw themselves into a new routine with abandon. But this can be a big mistake if injuries or overworked muscles come into play. It can be quite a painful time at the beginning of any new routine and the term ‘slowly does it’ must apply here. Even adding a minute or two to the routine every few days is enough to get the whole body used to the extra work that it is doing and anyone who does this is more likely to stay with it for longer.

When someone buys a refurbished or second-hand machine, not only will they save some cash, they will also cut down on fad buys too. There are many machines on the market that promise this or that but have little to do with making someone fitter than there were before. Some of these machines can actually cause injury too so it is vital to get expert advice before opting to buy anything at all.

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Those who have tried the local gym can ask the instructors there for some advice on which machines would be a good buy. Indeed, the instructors will probably know which companies sell good second-hand machines too since this is what they do every day. The brand is probably not that important for the novice although the instructor will probably have a good idea of which are the best quality machines and which will hold their value.

For men who want to build muscles, finding a good set of weights is important. However, what most men do is to just concentrate on the upper body without giving a thought to their lower extremes. If they do this, they then tend to look top-heavy and this surely is not the image that they were after. It is best to go for an all round work-out which also has some cardio involved too. Surely looking great is not much use if they cannot run ten yard without being out of breath?

Finally, it is often said that any routine is better than none but this is not strictly true. Any routine that does not take care of the back, for example, will surely end up in some form of therapy having to be done. However, once the back is injured, this can sometimes be permanent so care must be taken for sure.

About the Author: Stewart Wrighter looked on the internet for

used exercise equipment

to stock his home gym. His wife found a

used treadmill

to add to their exercise room.

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