1 post tagged “elliptical runner”

Oh, Sports Chalet, why did you have to open a new store less than 2 blocks from my house?

I've been window shopping at the sports chalet for a couple weeks now, fantasizing about which pieces of equipment will go in my uber personal gym in my dreamhouse.

The gym would be near the kitchen, or near my blender so I could make my weight loss shake after I'm done working out. Also, so I can take my omega 3 vitamins, but I digress.

I'm an advocate of variety when it comes to exercise. I like to keep my muscles on their toes (wow, what a weird metaphor in context). Thus, I'd need plenty of equipment. But to start off with a basis:
1) Set of rubberized free weights. I like the rubberized because you can drop them.
2) Elliptical machine. This is my go-to aerobic exercise. Low impact on the knees, works out the whole body
3) Lower back incline lift. Lower back strength is so important, I don't want my back to go out!
4) Jump Rope. Cheap, powerful.
5) Yoga mat. For yoga, dummy!
6) 60" plasma screen TV. For all those aerobics/P90/spin/power lifting videos. Videos are great for variety.

That's to get me started. There's an assortment of other equipment I'd love to have, too many to name really. The great thing is, I can actually start building my dream gym today, adding piece by piece. Right now I've got the jump rope. Next step, some free weights!