I like that I can choose between different programs to keep it interesting.
For me, membership at any type of fitness center requires a 40 minute drive. I simply don’t have the time. Because of this, I’ve set up a home gym. Since exercise equipment is expensive, I’ve had to add to my inventory gradually. I started out with nothing more than a yoga mat. I then invested in a set of free weights and some resistance bands. I added a jump rope, weight bench and a wobble board. I’ve bought a lot of smaller, less costly options. I have kettlebells, weighted poles and a foam roller. It took me a while to save up enough money to afford a larger piece of equipment. I didn’t want to rush out and buy the first machine I came across. Hoping to get the most benefit out of my purchase, I did a whole bunch of research. I looked into stationary bikes, treadmills, rowing machines, stairmasters and ellipticals. I hoped to choose a piece of machinery that would burn a great deal of calories in a relatively short amount of time. I was looking to avoid strenuous impact on my choice yet work numerous muscles. I wanted to find equipment that wouldn’t get boring. I finally settled on a stationary bike as a compact, quiet option. I like that I can choose between different programs to keep it interesting. I’m able to decide if I want to target length of time, distance or number of calories. I can raise intensity by increasing resistance or pedaling faster. I listen to music while I ride the bike and sometimes even read on my iPad.