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Deciding on which type of home fitness equipment to invest in will depend on a number of factors,
such as the space that you have available, budget, the exercise that you enjoy and what you hope
to achieve from your exercise program. There are a variety of different exercise types which you
can tailor and combine to suit the type of workout you want to do and what you hope to achieve.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Cardiovascular (aerobic) training raises your heart rate and is excellent for your fitness, endurance and circulation. Popular machines for aerobic training include treadmills and cross trainers.

Strength Training Workouts

Strength training and resistance work such as weight lifting or Pilates builds muscle, which will increase your metabolism and calorie burn. Popular strength training items include dumbbells, free weights, weight lifting benches, Smith machines, multi gyms and steppers like the Lateral Trainer.
 
High Impact Exercise vs. Low Impact Exercise

High impact exercise, such as running, is the ultimate calorie-burning cardiovascular workout.
However it can also put pressure on the joints, so it's wise to combine high impact training with
some low impact workouts (commonly known as "cross training").