Buying a gym unit for your home

There are a few main things to consider when buying a Home gym/Smith Machineand you should be aware of them all before making your final purchasingdecision.
The Exercises You Intend To Do
You need to decide exactly what you want from your equipment. The cheapesthome gyms offer fewer stations than the more expensive models. A small,cheap multigym often has a short bench which makes an exercise like doubleleg curls impossible and forces compromise on many other exercises whilstsomething like a pec dec is typically only available on the more expensiveequipment.
Can You Fit On It?
It might sound like a silly question but can you? Many home-gyms withnon-adjustable seating are designed for people between the height of 5' 8"to 6' 2" and if you happen to fall outside of that height range you may findthem uncomfortable to use. The same applies to people of larger girth, somemultigym equipment have really narrow benches which will again causediscomfort and others leave very narrow gaps between the bars which may makethe machine unusable for some. Remember also, a comfortable multi-gym forone person may be extremely uncomfortable for another and the only way youwill know is to test it out before buying one.
Who Else Will Use It?
If you are the sole person who will use your home gym then fine, buy whatsuits you best. However, if other members of the household will use it thenyou will be best advised to look around at the adjustable multi-gym machinesout there. Look for a home gym with an adjustable back, seat and liftingbar. You also need to consider the weight limits and minimums and ensurethey cover all levels now and give scope for future requirements. A minimumof around 10lbs and upper limit of 200lbs should suit most needs.
What Exercises Do You Intend To Do?
Different multigyms offer many different stations (exercises) ranging fromaround 10 - 15 exercise routines to a few dozen. You need to decide whichmuscle groups you want to work on, what your future requirements may be andwhether you can justify the additional costs of a full featured multigym. Agood weights machine should allow around 12 different exercises at theminimum level without requiring adjustment.
Space Requirements
How much room do you have? Manufacturers have redesigned many of thesemodels to be more home-user friendly but the average multi-gym is stillsomething of a bulky beastie. Also note that, unlike most cardiovascularexercise machines; many forms of muscular training performed on yourmultigym will require you to sit, lie or stand outside the footprint of theequipment so be sure to take that into consideration when deciding whetheror not you have the space needed for a piece of equipment like this.
Assembly Requirements
If you are looking for easy to assemble exercise equipment then a multi-gymis definitely not the best option for you. Expect to put aside half a dayfor the initial assembly of your home gym.
Noisy Multigyms?
As a home user the chances are you will not want a weight lifting machinewhich sits there sqeaking, clanking and grinding throughout the entirety ofyour workout. You'll drive yourself, your family members and your neighboursinsane within a mere few days. Fortunately, most home gym equipment comeswith noise restriction of some form or another and weight machines are nodifferent. Again, try the machine out yourself to see whether it fits yournoise free requirements or not. Try to avoid pulleys which make a draggingnoise and opt for smooth, quiet motion instead. Check out the framethoroughly as well, you want a good solid frame rather than a shaky onewhich rattles horribly when you are using it.
Construction Quality
As with any kind of exercise equipment, a smith machine made from highquality materials with good construction quality will require lessmaintenance and will ultimately last longer and be more pleasurable to use.As a layman there are a few things you can see straight away when comparingdifferent multigyms. Pay special attention to the frame, particularly ensurethe frame is made from quality materials (11 or 12 gauge steel is the norm),that welded joints are fully rather than patchily welded and that theprotective finish is even and complete otherwise you will, potentially,notice early rusting and corrosion.
Safety Considerations
Stability is an important consideration when purchasing a home gym.Physically shake the model you are thinking of buying to test whether theframe is of a sturdy construction. Yes, you are well advised to actually goout to the seller and test out the machine...don't buy something like thisblind.
While you are there, check out the cables. Covered cables last longer and ifyou intend to lift heavy weights you should make sure they are able to takethe strain.
Do you have young children in the house? If so you would be well advised tofind a separate room for this machine if possible and keep it locked whenyou are not using it.
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