Fitness routines are best suited to the individual and it is important to decide what it best for you. Things to consider include your age, goals and your health. If you have had any health problems in the past or you are unsure if you are healthy enough to exercise then you must consult with your doctor prior to beginning a new fitness program. Exercising could do you a world of good but before you buy your home gym equipment make sure it will be compatible with your personal condition and capability.

I am frequently asked what the best type of exercise routine is. The best answer is that it depends on what type of goals you have and what type of physical condition you are in. Provided you are in good health or have clearance from your doctor to begin working out I always suggest that you top quality home gym exercise equipment as a important part of any home gym workout program. However, I also advocate a mix of cardiovascular training that can be integrated with your weight lifting program. This is quite simple to do actually. What I do before each workout is ride the exercise bike for 20 minutes on a moderately challenging resistance level. This mild cardio workout is enough to work up a sweat but it is not a full cardio workout by any means. Once I complete my ride I move on to my weight lifting routine for that day. When I am lifting I am careful not to take more than 1-2 minutes between sets so my heart rate will stay elevated and it incorporates the benefits of a cardio workout into my weight lifting routine. Now I must reiterate that this works for me because it is compatible with my health, age and goals. If I had a heart condition this may not be the best routine for me or in the other extreme if I were training to run the Boston marathon then this routine would not be appropriate either. This home gym exercise routine keeps me in good shape and gives me a muscular build and that is my goal, so it works best for me.      

That said I thought I would write up a sample weight lifting routine that would fit one of our more popular home gym fitness equipment models, the EXM1500S Home Gym Equipment. As a general rule I don't use weight training to work the same muscle group more than 3 days per week and I never weight train the same muscle group without less than 24 hours rest in between workouts. To give you an example, if I work my chest and triceps on Monday I would not repeat that same exercise routine until at least Wednesday of that same week.

Sample Workout Routine for EXM1500S

This workout routine is for 3 days per week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The days of the week are flexible but it is important that you implement your fitness program at least 3 days a week in order to see any noticeable improvements. Again I need to stress that you should consult with your doctor prior to beginning any workout routine and if you are not familiar with how to use a particular type of home gym fitness equipment it is impertinent that you become familiar with the proper exercise form and the dynamics of the home gym equipment prior use. In addition, use enough weight resistance to challenge yourself but under no circumstances use so much weight that you sacrifice correct exercise form. Included with the EXM1500s Home Gym Equipment is a workout poster that will be very useful and you should study it prior to beginning to exercise with your EXM1500s Home Gym Fitness Equipment.
          
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 

Chest press: When using the EXM1500s home gym equipment take advantage of the inner and outer peck hand positions. Do 2 sets of 8 reps using the inner pec hand position and 2 sets of 8 reps using the outer pec hand position. This will give you a thorough pec workout!

Triceps push downs:  Using the high pulley station do 4 sets of 8 reps starting with your forearms at 90 degree angles to your upper arms and pushing down towards your thighs until your arms are straight. Do not bend over, keep your back straight and be sure to use proper form.

Abdominal crunches - using the mid-pulley station perform ab crunches, 3 sets of 30 crunches.

Lats - Using the high-pulley and the lat bar do 4 sets of 8 reps using proper form with enough weight to be challenging but still stay in good form. This will give your lats and mid, upper back a good workout.

Bicep Curls - using the low-pulley and low row bar do 4 X 8 reps of arm curls

Upright rows - using the low-pulley bar do 4 X 8 reps of upright rows. This will give your trapezoids and deltoids a good workout!

Leg curls - using the leg curl station do 4 X 8 reps of standing leg curls this will give your hamstrings a good going over!

Leg Extensions - using the leg extension station do 4 X 8 reps of leg extensions this will give your quads a great workout!

This is a good core workout program and if you perform the exercises correctly 3 days per week you will start to see improvements provided your workout routine is combined with a proper diet. The EXM1500s Home Gym Equipment is a good entry level home gym and it facilitates over 30 exercises on a 160lb weight stack system. As you become more accustomed to the machine you will be able to customize your exercise routine to your own needs and preferences.