According to Consumer Reports, none of the trainers they tested passed their trial designed to simulate one year's worth of workouts. As newer models hit the market, more testing will be done and quality should improve. Aerobic Riders Aerobic Riders first showed up on Infomercials, then crossed into the mainstream fitness market and have become readily available in stores throughout the country. If so, you may have a problem fitting into some models. Most models weigh 50 pounds or more.
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To have a well-rounded fitness program, it is important that you include strength training as a part of your regimen. Home gyms can make it easier to perform exercises properly because the machine holds your body in the proper position. With free weights you must control the weight, and that requires more expertise and coordination. Most home gyms use weight plates as the preferred form of resistance and provide one or two stations that work all major muscle groups. Supplementing your program with free weights may still be necessary, as one machine can't do it all.