Originally published May 18 2005
Skepticism useful while shopping for fitness equipment, says writer
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Many consumers may consider purchasing exercise equipment for use in the home. When looking at exercise equipment, the number one question in a consumers mind should be, "Is this an exercise that I will be able to fit into my lifestyle and use on a regular basis?" No exercise equipment, however expensive or well-designed, works when it's unused.Consumers should remain skeptical about extravagant claims made by equipment manufactures. Claims that a particular machine will deliver wonderful results with no effort should never be taken at face value. Beware of equipment that promises improvements only when combined with special diets. Warranty and repair policies should be read carefully. Finally, try out equipment before you buy.
The benefits of exercise are widely known, but the keys to maintaining an exercise program can be elusive.
Unfortunately, relatively few of us stick with our programs: basements, recreation rooms, and yard sales are stocked with costly stationary cycles, treadmills, and rowing machines that have been underused, neglected, or turned into clothes hangers.
A diet of regular exercise can help.
Good intentions are no match for stretching, walking, lifting, swimming - or any other regular physical activity.
Buying fitness equipment for home workouts can represent a sizable financial commitment as well as a lifestyle change.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises work-out "wannabes" to exercise good judgment when evaluating advertising claims for fitness products.
Whether you want to build strength, increase flexibility, improve endurance, or enhance your health, look for a program that meets your personal goals.
In theory, exercising at home sounds great.
But if you don't use a piece of equipment regularly, it can burn a hole in your pocket without burning off any calories.
No exercise device can burn fat off a particular part of your body.
Fantastic fantasies Can you see through outrageous claims?
Many ads that make big promises about the number of calories you'll burn also may be deceptive.
Claims that one machine can help you burn more calories or lose weight faster than others can be tough to evaluate -especially when you can't read the "scientific studies" mentioned in the ads.
A few minutes at a sporting goods store while you're wearing street clothes isn't very helpful.
Before you buy, check out articles in consumer or fitness magazines that rate the exercise equipment on the market.
Much of the equipment advertised on television or in magazines also is available at local sporting goods, department, or discount stores.
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