Strength Training Equipment Guide

When it comes to strength training at home there are dozens of options.  We have compiled some of the best here, from full home gyms, to smaller and more affordable equipment to get you started whatever your budget.

Home Gyms:

With systems from Bowflex and Golds there are two options for a full home gym, either stacks of weights, or the Bowflex Power Bar system.  Both work really well, Bowflex have built a huge business on the back of their PowerBars.  Other systems use more traditional stacks of weights.  They are simple to use and understand, but they are more heavy and if you live in an upstairs apartment and want to be quiet might be a better choice. [button color="orange" size="small" link="http://optimum-fitness.net/bowflex/" ]Bowflex Equipemnt Reviews[/button]

Adjustable Dumbbell Reviews

When it comes to starting out there is nothing that can beat a pair of dumbbells.  With a good set of adjustable dumbbells and a little imagination then you can workout virtually every muscle in the body. There are again two options with adjustable dumbbells, the square or the round versions.  Both work just as well, and have their backers. The most popular brand is Bowflex, with their 552 SelectTech model. however for quality, performance and ease of use we would recommend the PowerBlock Elite 90. [button color="orange" size="medium" link="http://optimum-fitness.net/strength-training/adjustable-dumbbell-reviews/" ]Adjustable Dumbbell Reviews[/button]

Bowflex Selecttech 552 Adjustable Dumbbell Review

At the gym you will see rack upon rack of dumbbells, from tiny 1lb weights to mammoth 100lb+ versions and every option in between. If you have the budget and the space for these great! However most people will find the price of this cost prohibitive. This is were the Bowflex Selecttech 552 comes in. On the side of the dumbbells is a dial, simply turn this and you can select weights from 5 up to 50Lb in easy 5lb increments.

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Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym Review

As it gets harder to get to the gym, through traffic, finding parking then constant waits for equipment. Its easy to understand why people are looking to work out at home. If you have the space, then home gyms can save both time and money. This brings us to the Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym. The little brother to the Bowflex Xtreme …

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Bowflex Xtreme 2SE Home Gym Review

Bowflex Xtreme 2SE Home Gyme (New version) Review

With a price tag over $1000 this is at the top end of the Bowflex Range. If you wanted you could pick up a home gym for less than $600 with the entry level Bowflex. So why consider this model? For a start...

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