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Weight Loss - Cardio Fitness Equipment

There's no break-through here. Losing weight is about diet and exercise.

And the exercise component is about raising your heart-rate to the optimum level, and keeping it there for a sustained period to maximise "calorie burning".

The best equipment for achieving this is called "cardio equipment" because its aim is to work your heart.

Indeed, we'd encourage you to consider machines that have "heart-rate control" functions (click to find out more).

Cardio Equipment is best for weight control.

Here's a range of cardio equipment, and a brief synopsis as to the "core competency" of each type.

	Treadmills (aka running machines, or walking machines). Natural motion (ie. we all feel "normal" using these). Easy to get heart-rate up to optimal level. Proven weight-loss method time and time again. Harder on joints (so choose one with good cushioning). Noisy (esp. thumping of feet on the deck)
	Exercise Bikes Natural motion (ie. we all feel "normal" using these). Easy on joints. Can easily read a tablet or magazine while you exercise. Compact and easy to move. Great for increasing the heart rate, but limits workout to the legs and glutes.
	Elliptical Trainers Whole-of-body workout (all muscle groups engaged). Can rest arms while continuing legs during workout. Easy on joints. "Strange" motion which takes a little getting used to.
	Rowing Machines Whole-of-body workout. Easy on joints. Great for strengthening abdominal muscles. Air-based rowers can be a little noisy. Ties up hands the whole time.

Weight Loss Equipment - Video Guide

Check out our video below, which is a comparison of the different types of cardio equipment in our store...