Don't have time to visit a fitness club? In this case, a home simulator will help out. Of course, one simulator cannot replace an entire gym, but it will be available at any time convenient for you. Place the simulator in front of the TV, turn on the music channel - and go!
Exercise bike
One of the most popular cardiovascular equipment, it trains the heart and, of course, helps burn calories. The resistance of the pedals can be changed either manually or using a special program (on expensive models).
- Suitable for: people suffering from varicose veins and diseases of the back and joints.
- Who will not do it: An upright exercise bike will not work for overweight people, there are horizontal models for them.
- Cons: during training, the load is only on the lower body (thighs, legs, buttocks).
- How many calories can you burn: about 400 kcal per hour
- Approximate price: from 5000 rubles
Treadmill
An exercise machine that allows you to walk or run in place at any pace, so it's perfect even for beginners in fitness. While exercising on the simulator, you can hold onto the handrail or work with your hands to the beat of the run (this is more difficult). A treadmill can help you lose weight and target major muscle groups. If you do not hold on to the handrail during training, then the load will go to the upper body.
- Suitable for: People with almost any athletic background
- Who is not suitable: very overweight people who have problems with joints and spine or flat feet, running on the track is contraindicated.
- Cons: high price for good models
- How many calories can you burn: 300 kcal / hour (walking) to 450 kcal / hour (running)
- Approximate price: from 9,000 rubles for a mechanical model to several tens of thousands for an electrical one
Elliptical Trainer
A real hit among home gym equipment - it very effectively distributes the load on all the muscles of the body, and also helps to burn a large number of calories. It is ideal for weight loss.
- Suitable for: almost everyone, even people with flat feet.
- Cons: high price for cool models
- How many calories can you burn: 700 kcal / hour
- Approximate price: from 13,000 rubles
Stepper
It is also a fairly popular simulator that simulates stair climbing. Perfectly helps to correct problem areas of the lower torso. In expensive models, there are handrails that allow you to work out more muscles.
- Suitable for: Those who want to work out the hips and buttocks
- Who is not suitable for: people with sore knee joints, veins and flat feet
- Cons: monotonous workout, not all muscles are worked out
- How many calories can you burn: 500 kcal / hour
- Approximate price: from 4000 rubles
