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Fitness Accessories Buying Advice
There seems to be an endless number of new fitness products and fitness accessories popping up on the market. It can be very confusing when trying to choose the right one for you but here is some simple advice on some of the common accessories and what they do.
Pedometers: Many exercise machines have built-in pedometers, but if you want to monitor your performance when walking or running you'll need a portable pedometer. Home Gym Equipment sells all sorts of pedometers that you can strap on or slip in your pocket. These tiny lightweight gadgets record steps, distance and calorie expenditure.
Heart rate monitors: Your resting and maximum heart rates offer the best indicator of your personal fitness. Invest in a heart rate monitor that you can strap onto your arm or wear like a wrist-watch, and it'll help you set realistic exercise and fitness targets.
Some heart rate monitors, such as the Polar WM41 Heart Rate Monitor (worn on the wrist), include a personal weight management programme, weight diary, exercise diary, calorie monitor, nutrition diary and personal heart rate limits. Other top brands include Nike and Suunto.
Body fat monitors: Measure weight and body fat percentage. Some body fat monitors are handheld gadgets; others are sophisticated bathroom scales.
Exercise Mats: As well as specialist yoga mats, you'll also find lots of exercise or gym mats on Home Gym Equipment. Choose according to how active you want to be when doing floor exercises - the more active and the bigger you are, the bigger the exercise mat should be.
When shopping for an exercise mat, look for a non-slip surface and a padded nylon finish for comfort, durability and easy cleaning. We also who make tough PVC mats to go underneath exercise equipment such as rowing machines and exercise bikes.
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