Types of Equipment for a Little Gym

The elliptical, treadmill and the stationary bicycle are some types of exercise equipment that can be used for a little gym.  All of these pieces will not take up a lot of floor space in the gym. Weight equipment will round out the essential equipment needed for the little gym.

Elliptical Trainer

The elliptical trainer is a stationary machine that can be used in a little gym to simulate walking and running.  Many people that are not able to walk or run on a treadmill are able to use the elliptical trainer because it can be used without putting a lot of pressure on the knees and other joints.

Treadmill

The treadmill is an exercise machine that allows you to walk or run while still in the same place. The belt goes around and simulates going up and down hills. This is an essential piece of equipment for a little gym. 

Stationary Bicycle

The stationary bicycle is a type of exercise equipment for a little gym that will provide an effective cardiovascular workout.  It is low-impact and will not put a lot of extra pressure on the joints.

Stack Weight Machine 

No little gym would be complete without some kind of stack weight machine.  The stack weight machine has rectangular plates with a hole drilled in them to accept a pin that will determine the amount of weight that is lifted. The plates are attached to pulleys that provide resistance and allow a total weight workout.

Free Weights

Free weight and dumbbells will allow just you and the weights, without spinning wheels or computer resistance.