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nofnway · 09-08-2004, 07:42 PM

I Just moved to a new town....just a bit too far from the old gym Am considering a home gym to get in some circuit training to complement my attempts at improving my general health picture.

Any comments for or against either of these? Any Better suggestions?

hannukah harry · 09-08-2004, 08:28 PM

go with free weights. a bench with a lat bar, or a more elaborate bench system. free weights will be much better for you than a bowflex type deal.

mr.montreal · 09-08-2004, 08:34 PM

i agree, most people buy those things and never use them after a month.
dont fall into that trap, save your money.
get a few free weights, a swiss ball (50$ max)., and look for a book that has exercises you can do with the swiss ball

Nazggul · 09-09-2004, 11:52 AM

I picked up a home Smith Rack built by Yukon. It was the best home gym investment I ever made, especially for squats and self spotting bench & shoulders. Also check on that crazy fitness guy's site (the one who logged his picture every day). I forget his name but someone here definitely will know who I'm talking about. He has a very nice home gym and links to where he purchased it.

Agreed, Freeweights > all.

Edit: John Stone is the guys name I think.

Poloboy · 09-09-2004, 05:19 PM

I second the swiss ball recommendation. Very inexpensive, and there are plenty of exercises using them that many bodybuilders couldn't do 10 reps of.

Paradise Lost · 09-09-2004, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nazggul

I picked up a home Smith Rack built by Yukon. It was the best home gym investment I ever made, especially for squats and self spotting bench & shoulders. Also check on that crazy fitness guy's site (the one who logged his picture every day). I forget his name but someone here definitely will know who I'm talking about. He has a very nice home gym and links to where he purchased it.

Agreed, Freeweights > all.

Edit: John Stone is the guys name I think.

It is John Stone .. http://www.johnstonefitness.com/

Best... Site... Evar...

thingstodo · 09-10-2004, 03:07 AM

I agree on the machines.... there's nothing like free weights! I picked up a flat/incline/decline bench for ~$200 and then spent $600 for Power Blocks.

http://www.powerblock.com/frame.html

I can't say enough good about them. Just one stand, one set of handles and I've got from 5 to 90 lbs. You can start with a 45 lbs set and add on. they come in 45, 90 (what I have) and 125 lbs. You can even add on bars. It tales about 2 sq. ft. of floor space. The only thing you can't do is put one between your feet for leg curls. Otherwise, wow!

I also have a swiss ball which is good for all sorts of things including several dumb bell routines.

09-08-2004, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
nofnway Insane Location: under the freeway bridge	Home gym...Bowflex vs. Soloflex I Just moved to a new town....just a bit too far from the old gym Am considering a home gym to get in some circuit training to complement my attempts at improving my general health picture. Any comments for or against either of these? Any Better suggestions? __________________ "Iron rusts with disuse, stagnant water loses its purity and in cold water freezes. Even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind" Leonardo Da Vinci

09-08-2004, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
hannukah harry Junkie	go with free weights. a bench with a lat bar, or a more elaborate bench system. free weights will be much better for you than a bowflex type deal. __________________ shabbat shalom, mother fucker! - the hebrew hammer

09-09-2004, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nazggul Psycho Location: San Francisco	I picked up a home Smith Rack built by Yukon. It was the best home gym investment I ever made, especially for squats and self spotting bench & shoulders. Also check on that crazy fitness guy's site (the one who logged his picture every day). I forget his name but someone here definitely will know who I'm talking about. He has a very nice home gym and links to where he purchased it. Agreed, Freeweights > all. Edit: John Stone is the guys name I think. __________________ "If something has to give then it always will." -- Editors

09-10-2004, 03:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	I agree on the machines.... there's nothing like free weights! I picked up a flat/incline/decline bench for ~$200 and then spent $600 for Power Blocks. http://www.powerblock.com/frame.html I can't say enough good about them. Just one stand, one set of handles and I've got from 5 to 90 lbs. You can start with a 45 lbs set and add on. they come in 45, 90 (what I have) and 125 lbs. You can even add on bars. It tales about 2 sq. ft. of floor space. The only thing you can't do is put one between your feet for leg curls. Otherwise, wow! I also have a swiss ball which is good for all sorts of things including several dumb bell routines. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

09-08-2004, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr.montreal Upright Location: montreal,canada	i agree, most people buy those things and never use them after a month. dont fall into that trap, save your money. get a few free weights, a swiss ball (50$ max)., and look for a book that has exercises you can do with the swiss ball

09-09-2004, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Poloboy Insane Location: Canada	I second the swiss ball recommendation. Very inexpensive, and there are plenty of exercises using them that many bodybuilders couldn't do 10 reps of.