Home Fitness Equipment - Is There Anything New Right Now?

For starters, you no longer have to manually change anything on a modern machine. Most models of machinery now have a electronic functioning that operates off of brightly lit consoles that are very easy to use. For instance, you may be able to simply press a single button and allow the machine to change speeds or resistance levels for you at key moments in a preprogrammed workout.

Being able to program a machine and allow things like resistance, speed, and incline to change on your behalf is an extreme luxury many people just naturally expect today. It used to be that you had to get off the machine and pull out odd pins to change these settings, but that is not happening with our modern machinery.

Also, you can entertain yourself right from the console of your chosen machine today. Many are now equipped with MP3 plug-ins with built-in speakers where you can listen to your favorite music right off the console. You can also watch TV on your console or purchase separate cartridges with preprogrammed workouts by some of the world's top trainers.

You no longer have to keep pedaling harder and harder in order to get good resistance on an exercise bike, either. Today's machines do away with the huge turning fan on the front of older models for automatic magnetic resistance. This ensures that you can get the resistance you want simply by programming it into the console.

You also have some more effective options in the fitness bike market. You can go with a recumbent bike if you need less stress on your body or a spin bike if you want a more intense workout that burns more calories and fat in a shorter period of time.

When it comes to today's market for treadmills, you can expect most models to have longer belts that accommodate full running stride as well as natural walking glides for most people. They are made more durable as well to ensure they can withstand these harder workouts.

Incline trainers are now becoming quite popular as well, maybe more popular than treadmills for consumers who want to really challenge their body at home. These machines can often go much higher than a treadmill can go, delivering a higher calorie burn and more intensive workout.

As for the elliptical, there are now some variations on the movement this machine offers in the form of newer machines. Yet, the standard elliptical machine remains a very popular home option.

While most people are gravitating toward these newer options, there are still some very basic machines being offered on the market at lower prices.