When looking for the home you may have to scale your budget down. Very often, you get what you pay for. The key is to buy at least one quality piece of equipment, which you can supplement with less expensive items if your budget is limited. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes when shopping for a piece of home exercise equipment. Decide if timers, heart rate monitors, calories burned displays and the like will motivate you.
Technology is great, but the added features can also add up in cost.
Make sure that you decide what is important and works for you. Ask about warranties, return policies, satisfaction guarantees, frequency and cost of repairs. In most cases, a reputable dealer will let you try out your new equipment at home for a specified time period like 30 days, and allow you to return it for a full refund or credit. Check what space you have available prior to purchasing the equipment. All too often you may bring it home only to realize it won't fit where you wanted it to go.