Gym Equipment Weider

I want a home gym and the two I like are between a bowflex and the platinum by weider. I know of the bowflex but would like your opinions on weider home gyms, since it is $1000 less. Thanks.

I got the Weider C650 for $500 on sale at MC Sports:
http://www.iconservice.com/pdf/WEBE37340 .pdf

I love everything about it except the assemble time and the bench. It came with an Olympic bar and free weights.

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get an online, desktop, or cell phone diet and fitness calculator. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.ht m
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/w eight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

Here are two articles on how to break through a weight loss plateau:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/86/ 99147.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/10 2117.htm

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou rce/carbohydrates.html

The following are food pyramids and several articles on what you should eat everyday:
Food Pyramids:
http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/P yramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c 2f105d5c64d9d
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Antioxidant Superstars - Vegetables and Beans:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104 /107638.html
Antioxidant Loaded Fruits:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104 /107640.html
Good Carbs Mean Better Weight:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/100 /105783.htm
The Benefits of Protein:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/85/ 98824.htm
Some Fats Are Good For You:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/49/ 40075.htm
Antioxidants in Green and Black Tea:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/104 /107641.html
What You Should Eat Daily:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli de/slide_yourbody_healthfood_201.jhtml Best Foods to Fight off Disease and Keep You Healthy:
http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/sli de/slide_yourbody_healthfood_101.jhtml
*3) Perform cardiovascular, core, and/or strength training on most days. Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure you're doing all exercises correctly.

The following is a website and numerous articles on cardiovascular, core, and strength training:
Exercise Prescription on the Net
http://www.exrx.net/
Starting an Exercise Program:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ library/activity/startexercise.htm
Strength Training Basics:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ library/activity/trainbasics.htm
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ library/activity/cardiowork.htm
Balance Your Way to a Stronger Body:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/ 72314.htm
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ library/activity/thr.htm
Exercise Errors:
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ library/activity/errors.htm
Getting a Flat Stomach:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/71/ 81365.htm
Weight Lifting - Does Order Matter:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/80/ 96440.htm
Encouraging Exercise in Your Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/95/ 103524.htm
Strength Training Safe and Effective for Kids:
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/32/ 1728_81005.htm

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com
Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier.

Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you have any questions and good luck!

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.