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Buyers guide

Not sure what equipment would be best for you? Here's our quick guide to what's available and it's benefits.

Treadmills

Treadmills provide a great workout and help keep your heart and lungs healthy and muscles toned. If you're looking to invest in a piece of fitness equipment that is also in investment in yourself and your future, a treadmill is certainly something to consider. Below we have included several points to think about when buying a running machine.

The motor is the most important part of the treadmill as it takes the most wear. The horsepower ratings can be confusing; the recommended figure to shop for is a minimum of 1.5 to 2.5 of continuous horsepower (HP). It is also recommended to look for the longest warranty possible on the motor, 2 years or more. However, many of our runners come with an outstanding lifetime warranty on the motor!

It's a good idea to choose a treadmill with a variety of features. This keeps the workout fresh and different each time. Many treadmills come with preset and customisable programs. This means you can choose a workout program that suits your targets for that day. Whether that's fat burning, cardio vascular conditioning or an uphill challenge, there will be one to suit you. If not you can create your own. It is often best if the control panel on your treadmill is easy to use and read, with large buttons for simple use whilst training. Many models have controls on the handrails for increasing and decreasing the speed and incline. Some models also have TV and DVD players built in. However, this usually comes at an extra cost and is not necessary if you are on a budget.

Most treadmills run from 0 to 16km/h. This is usually more than enough even for a running enthusiast. If you're just using the treadmill for walking or jogging then you could choose a different model which has a lower speed and may well save you money. As a rough guide anything above 11km/h can be classed as running. So treadmills that go up to 13km/h are likely to be enough for most people.

Gradient levels on a quality treadmill are usually between 0 and 10%. This is quite adequate as using any more incline can put too much strain on you and heightens the risk of injury. We provide details of the type of incline each treadmill has to offer in the product descriptions. It's now up to you to decide which is right for your needs and budget

If you only have limited space you may want to think about investing in a folding treadmill. They are easy to tuck away after your workout and take up little room. If space isn't too much of a problem you might be more interested in a static treadmill. They are generally more stable and sturdier than folding treadmills and are preferred by any serious runner, but they do come at a much higher price and have similar standards to those found in commercial gyms. However, in the last few years there have been considerable design improvements that have contributed towards many folding models being just as good as the stationary treadmills.

Treadmills are an excellent training partner for fitness progress at home. However, we recommend that you should be willing to spend sufficient money so that the treadmill becomes a part of the family.

Cross Trainers

Elliptical Cross Trainers have become very popular within home fitness. With all the combined benefits of a Treadmill, Stepper, Rowing Machine and Exercise Bike,to produce one fantastic whole body workout, the Cross Trainer is the ideal solution to your Home Fitness needs.

One of the major benefits of an Elliptical Cross Trainer is its joint friendly motion. Any form of impact free exercise carries added health benefits and Cross Trainers are no exception. Even with this reduction in impact, studies have shown that you can burn as many calories by using a Cross Trainer as a Treadmill; so you can train safely by reducing joint impact and all the while, training your whole body for a more all-round improvement in both health and fitness. Cross Trainers are also a fantastic way to increase muscle tone, helping you to get into shape whilst burning fat in no time at all.

Our range of Cross Trainers at Fitness Focus features many of the leading brands in home fitness from Life Fitness to Horizon. You can choose a Cross Trainer to suit your budget and needs perfectly.

Rowing Machines

Many people in the past have neglected to consider the benefits of owning their very own Home Rowing Machine. Rowing Machines are one of the few Exercise Machines that provide a total body conditioning experience with each and every workout. The Rowing motion works muscles in the shoulders, arms, chest, back, legs and even the abdominals; building aerobic endurance and strengthening your entire body simultaneously.

Many people in the past have neglected to consider the benefits of owning their very own Home Rowing Machine. Rowing Machines are one of the few Exercise Machines that provide a total body conditioning experience with each and every workout. The Rowing motion works muscles in the shoulders, arms, chest, back, legs and even the abdominals; building aerobic endurance and strengthening your entire body simultaneously.

Boost Strength & Fitness

Another fantastic benefit of Rowing Machines is that they burn a significant amount of calories in a short space of time. An average user will find that over the space of just an hour at 25 strokes per minute, they could burn around 690 calories. By upping this base tempo to 40 strokes per minute, you could find yourself burning an incredible 1095 calories in a single hour!

We have a range of Air Rowing Machines and Magnetic Rowing Machines to provide you with a choice in the Resistance provided, all of which offer an optimum selection for your aerobic needs. Rowing Machines can also help to improve posture and suppleness, whilst their slim-line design, with many models now featuring a folding aspect, can prove a very space efficient alternative to some more substantial products.

Toning & Cardiovascular Rowers

Rowing Machines are a convenient, space-efficient and easy to use piece of Home Fitness Equipment. Whether you’re looking to tone-up, improve your sporting endurance, increase your aerobic capacity or lose fat, a Rowing Machine can help you on your way to success. Working your heart and lungs on a regular basis will help to improve their strength, reducing the risks of many associated degenerative diseases later in life.

Long-Term Health Benefits

With so many benefits, an Air or Magnetic Resistance Rowing Machine could be the intelligent choice for anybody looking to make a long-term investment in their Health and Future.

Exercise Bikes

Exercise Bikes have long been the most popular item to begin your Home Gym, due mainly to their relatively low cost in comparison to a Treadmill or some more expensive Cross Trainer models.

It is important when noting this however, to remember that for a lower body workout, there isn't much better than a Home Exercise Bike to improve your lower body strength and endurance.

With an Exercise Bike available at almost every price point, you can be sure to find yourself the perfect Exercise Cycle to give a great lower body workout; toning your legs, bum, obliques and hips, whilst improving your cardiovascular fitness with a refreshing and challenging workout.

Compact Exercise Bikes & Recumbent Cycles

Gone are the days of a simple Cycle, with our range of fantastic and ever improving Exercise Bikes, you can keep track of your progress with detailed display consoles to allow for feedback on distance, speed, time, pulse, calories and more. A range of resistance types offer a realistic and challenging means to alter the difficulaty at the touch of a button; and with some of our space-saving models, your exercise program shouldn't clutter your lifestyle. It is also important to note that Exercise Bikes usually take up a much smaller space than the likes of a Treadmill and are generally alot lighter.

If you get bored easily whilst you train, then an Exercise Bike could be the solution for you. With Transport Wheels on a range of models, you can simply wheel the Exercise Bike into your Living Room and watch your favourite TV programme while you train.

We supply full range of Home Exercise Bikes from manufacturers such as Life Fitness, Vision Fitness, Horizon, Bremshey and more from Fitness Focus Uk Ltd.

Vibration Training

Vibration trainers are a non-impact training solution, which provides improvements in circulation, body toning and general health, all using rapid vibration to stimulate your muscles to flex repeatedly and over a short space of time.

Vibration plates offer a range of medical benefits to keep you in tip-top shape, from reversing osteoporosis to improving joint stability, decreasing pain from stiff joints and increasing muscular control.

Vibration training can also reduce the volume and look of cellulite, whilst improving reaction time and muscle power. No technical training is required to use a vibration trainer and a major desirable feature is that all of the above can be achieved on a machine that doesn't make you sweat!

It is recommended to train for at least 10 minutes, three times a week with a vibration trainer to begin to see more rapid health benefits.

Vibration trainers even offer performance benefits for athletes at any level. Improvements in core body conditioning, stability, reflexes and anabolic recovery rates are amongst the range of fantastic benefits that can be achieved using a vibration trainer.

Multi Gyms

Integrated Weight Training Equipment

A Multi Gym not only offers a versatile training experience similar to that of a Weight Bench, but also eliminates a lot of the hassle surrounding continued plate changes; as well as providing a safe and stable workout with an almost unlimited range of pulley and lifting exercises. Although substantial in size, a Multi Gym can be a more intelligent investment for the avid user, providing a more versatile training experience at a fraction of the cost of some Weight Bench & Weight Set packages.

Versatile Home Multi Gyms

Our Multi Gym range provides a fantastic way to build muscle mass and tone-up in your Home Environment. Each and every product provides a complete training experience; with Multi Gym exercises to challenge each and every muscle group. Using a Multi Gym can give great results, with less effort required than repeatedly travelling to and from a gym. With a Multi Gym you can train more frequently in your own home and see results much faster!

Multi gyms in our showroom

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