Is losing weight one of you New Year’s Resolutions?

December 30th, 2008

Losing weight, getting in shape, or just being healthier. These are all very popular New Year’s resolutions that many of us will make by the end of the week. An important part of these resolutions is exercise and physical activities.
While some people turn to their Nintendo Wii Fit for their fitness, some of us need even more activity to really get into shape.

Gym memberships are great but they can also be expensive, and in these tough economic times, it might be hard to justify the $60 or so a month for a membership.

I once purchased a machine for my home which came in very handy for the occasions where I just didn’t have time (or the desire) to make it to the gym. You could hop on in the comfort of your home, watch whatever you want on your television, and not have to worry about other people waiting for your machine, how you look, etc….

One downside to exercising in the home alone I did notice was a lack of motivation. Actually making the effort to go to the gym and being surrounded by other like minded people seems to have a positive influence on your workout versus just working out alone at home. The gym can also provide you with more of a variety of a workout. It really does depend on the individual, their preferences, and their geographic and monetary situations.

You can find some great deals on Craigslist and Ebay on machines by people who bought a machine on whim and never used the machine.

For suggestions on home fitness machines, check out these reviews at Expo:

Horizon T83 Treadmill Review by Jen11798