Well made Universal or other brand name home gyms not only last a lifetime, they provide greater comfort and smoothness, making the same workout easier and stress free. Weight machines generally have everything for a whole body work out, such as leg extensions and a squat rack. With the weight machines you can gradually build up the weight you lift. This results in steady progression.

Weight benches are a central part of any weight training program. Whether your goal is to build muscle, or simply tone up, performing various bench press exercises on benches is always worthwhile. By using weight benches and a correct nutritional plan, you can transform your upper body to the way you desire.

Dumbbells are very popular due to their small design but effective capabilities. These types of weights gives anyone a great arm work out. There are lots of exercises you can perform with dumbbells. Women have sculptured lean looking arms using the dumbbell, while men have often sculptured muscular arms using just the dumbbell at home.

Free weights can be used easily and conveniently any time of the day. By using weight plates you can either add to your existing weight, or start from scratch using barbells with free weight plates and dumbbells. Just like a tradesman would use his tools to get the job done, free weight plates can be used exactly the same.

By using weight plates you can either add to your existing weight, or start from scratch using barbells with free weight plates and dumbbells. Just like a tradesman would use his tools to get the job done, free weight plates can be used exactly the same.

Wether you are a novice or a pro, using free-weights or resistance machines, weight lifting gloves, along with other support such as weight lifting straps and belts, will strengthen your grip and give you better bar control and energy distribution across your hands. This makes for easier and more effective training. Also available are gloves designed specifically for women.

Strengthen your core by doing medicine ball crunches and bouncing the medicine ball off of the Plyoback, "Babyback" Rebounder. Use the medicine ball as resistance for oblique training or use the medicine ball to toughen your abs, boxing training style. For plyoback training use our durable indoor/outdoor rubber medicine balls. For ab toughening we recommend the long lasting traditional everlast leather medicine ball. Weights from 2 to 20lbs. available and in stock.

Moderate plyometric training with weights has shown significant gains in vertical leap beyond that achieved with only weight training. One of the major benefits of many wearable weights is the fact that the weight can be adjusted in small increments, allowing you to gradually increase the weight to keep your body challenged and in the maximum gain zone.