Multifunction exercise machines are machines that incorporate several types of exercises into one compact design. This kind of exercise machine is usually used for home gyms.
Multifunction exercise machines are usually a sizable investment for most people. Prices may go as high up as thousands of dollars depending on the number of exercises the machine can handle and on the quality of the build of the machine. But for people who are serious about getting into shape and making their bodies healthier, a multifunction machine can be well worth the investment.
A multifunction machine has many advantages over single function exercise machine.
First of all, a
multifunction machine takes up a lot less space than the equivalent number of single function machines that do the same amount of exercises. This is very important in setting up a home gym. A multifunction machine usually takes the space of just a corner of a room; separate single machines on the other hand, usually take up a whole room. Space is at a premium in the home, so the more efficient your exercise equipment is at maximizing space, the better off it will be.
Second, getting a multifunction exercise machine will usually cost less than getting a number of separate exercise machines. One of the reasons for this is that a multifunction machine will only use one set of weights for all the exercises that a person can do on it. On the other hand, separate machines will use separate sets of weights. Thus the cost is multiplied. Additionally, buying several machines separately will mean paying for separate shipping expenses. Combined, these separate shipping bills will eventually cost more than just one shipping charge for a multifunction machine.
Multifunction machines are usually classified into two types, depending on the kind of resistance that they use. The first type of multifunction exercise machine uses the more traditional weight plates to provide resistance. The second type uses the more modern type of resistance: elastic bands, springs, rods, or gas.
For the stronger and more serious workout people, a multifunction machine that uses weight plates is the recommended way to go. This kind of multifunction machine provides more stable resistance and more consistent resistance. It also mimics commercial exercise equipment like those found at the gym more closely than the second type of multifunction machine. This type of multifunction machine though is more expensive than the other kind. Multifunction machines of this type usually cost as much as $3,000.00 to $4,000.00.
Alternatively, the more casual exercisers can opt to use a multifunction machine that does not use weight plates for resistance. These machines usually cost well under $1,000.00. But there is of course some catches. The most common problem with this type of machine is that the resistance is not stable enough to provide consistent training. This is especially so when the machine uses bands. After prolonged and heavy use, the bands usually give out or weaken, thus it will no longer provide as much resistance as it did when it was brand new.
