5 Cardio Machines For Weight Loss And Cardiovascular Health

Do you have a weight loss goal to achieve or are you looking to improve your cardiovascular health? Every form of exercise is good for heart health and there are many types of exercises you can do to lose weight. Some of them include stair climbing, swimming, jogging, and walking. Although these are fun exercises and activities to engage in, they require you to step out of your home. 

To help you stay active and maintain a healthy body, here are five types of cardiovascular exercise equipment you should have at home. 

1.Treadmill

Jogging is one of the easiest exercises to do and a treadmill provides you with a safe jogging route at home. It is a classic gym equipment that comes with an electrically-powered conveyor belt and a display that lets you adjust your speed and incline level with a simple touch of a button. Advanced treadmill models are even programmed with a variety of workout routines you can choose from, each bringing you through a different “exercise terrain.” Running on a treadmill is also easier than outdoor running, which makes it the perfect equipment for those who are just starting out. 

2.HIIT Bike

HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training, which involves carrying out short bursts of exercise at close to maximum effort with short periods of recovery in between. This method of training helps to burn a lot of calories within a short period of time, but can be extremely taxing on your body. An HIIT bike helps you to perfect HIIT exercises while cycling on a stationary bike. This is an excellent way to work out if you have joint injuries to take care of. 

3.Curved Treadmill

A curved treadmill is a concave-shaped exercise equipment that simulates outdoor running. The curved and slatted running surface of the curved treadmill is powered by the movement of your legs and not by electricity. Thanks to this feature, you end up burning 20 to 30% more calories on a curved treadmill than on a standard treadmill. 

4.Elliptical

Also known as a cross trainer, an elliptical machine is a stationary exercise equipment used for stair climbing, running, or other exercises without putting too much pressure on the joints. They have pedals suspended above the ground that you rest your feet on and they are moved on a track to eliminate the impact we usually experience while walking or running on hard ground. Those suffering from joint or back problems benefit most from an elliptical machine. 

5.CrossFit Equipment

CrossFit is a form of workout that combines gymnastics, weightlifting and metabolic conditioning exercises such as running, cycling and rowing. You’ll be using equipment such as barbells, pull-up bars, kettlebells, a bike or a rower to get in a good cardio workout. These pieces of equipment can also be used for functional strength training. 

Having a cardio machine at home gives you more reason to kick in a workout any time of the day. If you’re someone who has fitness goals to achieve but find it difficult to head out for an exercise due to the lack of motivation or time, investing in a cardio machine can be very helpful. 

HF Lifestyle offers a variety of commercial gym equipment in Singapore suitable for use at home. Get in touch with us to find out more about the equipment we carry.