Buying guidelines for home fitness equipment
Where will you put the equipment?
The following should be guidelines for choosing gym equipment.

3. Where will you put the equipment?
Many areas need to be looked at and considered; it is not just a case of sticking the equipment all in one room because it seems like a good idea. The main concern is your safety.

* No low ceilings, or obstacles, which can be hit if lifting weights.
* The floor is secure if using heavy weights, especially free weights.
* Avoid having weights in an upstairs room.
* There should be good lighting and a fresh airflow.
* Keep electrical cables and pipes tidy.
* The floor should be non-slip, and clean at all times.
* Have a capable power supply for music, air conditioning, fans, etc.
* Plan for an equal amount of open space and equipment space.

Use the following guidelines to determine how much room you'll need:
EQUIPMENT SPACE
BIKES 10 SQ FEET
TREADMILL 25 SQ. FEET
ROWERS 15 SQ. FEET
FREE WEIGHTS 35 SQ. FEET
RESISTANCE BANDS 12 SQ. FEET
SKI MACHINE 20 SQ. FEET
CLIMBER / STEPPER 15 SQ. FEET
WEIGHTS MACHINE 25 SQ. FEET
MULTI STATION 50+ SQ. FEET

1. Identify your fitness requirements

2. The big factor, price

3. Where will you put the equipment?

4. Testing the product