someclown Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 I am moving away from my current area and will not have that much time to hit the gym as much. I am thinking about getting a home gym like Soloflex, Bowflex, or something. Does anybody have any suggestions to what I should get? I worked pretty hard to get where I am and would like to at least maintain my muscle and strength (maybe even improve a little). Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitesnautica Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 You need free weights.Nautica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someclown Posted August 20 Author Report Share Posted August 20 I know. Free weights would be the best, but I won't have a lot of space to fit them (one bedroom apartment). I need something that is easily moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitesnautica Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Why would it take more time to work out at a gym, then it would at home???Gym membership - $200-$300. bowflex - $2000-$3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniec Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 i can kinda see their point - i wish i had the room or money to put togeter a good home gym (i.e. coupple machines and a bunch of free weights) for a few reasons:-with my schedule, sometimes the only time I would be able to get a workout in mite be at 3am - gym aint open-when its snowing out, half the time my gym closes, or i sit in 2 hours of traffic to make a 15minute drive b/c people cant drive when a little snow comes down-Morning cardio would be a lot easier if it didnt involved rolling outta bed, then driving to the gym...by the time i get runnin i feel like i already went thru an adventure lol-Save the hour or so a day i spending driving to/from the gym and use it for other thingsjust some random thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackham Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Power cageAdjustable benchOlympic barWeights as neededYou should be able to get a perfectly respectable workout with just these items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someclown Posted August 21 Author Report Share Posted August 21 Originally posted by berniec i can kinda see their point - i wish i had the room or money to put togeter a good home gym (i.e. coupple machines and a bunch of free weights) for a few reasons:-with my schedule, sometimes the only time I would be able to get a workout in mite be at 3am - gym aint open-when its snowing out, half the time my gym closes, or i sit in 2 hours of traffic to make a 15minute drive b/c people cant drive when a little snow comes down-Morning cardio would be a lot easier if it didnt involved rolling outta bed, then driving to the gym...by the time i get runnin i feel like i already went thru an adventure lol-Save the hour or so a day i spending driving to/from the gym and use it for other thingsjust some random thoughts I'm in pretty much the same position. I didn't realize Bowflex cost so much. I guess some simple free weights probably are the best thing. Thank you everyone. By the way, what is a power cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackham Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Power rack:Avoid Bowflex like the plague. It has a limited number of exercises with absolutely no way to branch out. That applies to ANY home gym. Free weights are the only way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someclown Posted August 23 Author Report Share Posted August 23 Thank you for your advice. I think I'll go with the free weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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