Golds gym fitness equipment is a market leader for two simple reasons-functionality and price.
Golds gym provide great starter fitness equipment at a very competitive price and below you will find a review of a cross section of the various fitness equipment in their range.
Golds Gym 480 Treadmill
This treadmill can be purchased for about $370 and will allow you to indulge in four weight loss workouts. There is a warning light on the console to remind you to move on to the hand weight exercises which you can do with the 1 lb hand weights.
The treadmill features an AirStride Plus Cushioning for extra comfort when you are working out and will reduce impact on your joints. The motor in the treadmill is a 2.5 horse power version and you can choose a speed up to 10 miles per hour. The belt measures 18 by 50 and there is an option to choose a slope or incline for your workout.
It also features a heart rate monitor, a race track display to provide extra motivation and a priority workout display and comes with a 5 year motor warranty.
Golds Gym Equipment Mat
This equipment mat absorbs the impact of any fitness equipment and measures 84 inches by 36 inches and costs a mere $19. It is easy to clean and boasts a textured non slip surface. The Golds gym equipment mat is great for protecting your floor and organising your weights and equipment.
Golds gym XR45 Home Gym
This home gym will set you back about $280 and features 81 pounds of Durastack weights and a cable and pulley system which offers resistance up to 210 pounds. It has a high pulley which allows 15 exercises and a low pulley with which you can do 40 exercises.
It also features a multi position lat bar for developing upper body strength, a four roll leg developer and a rolled preacher pad for your biceps and forearms. It also has a curl bar, exercise chart which is helpful to focus on specific muscles and the vinyl seats are pretty tough and well fixed by sewing as opposed to stapling.
Customers who bought it have commented that it is great value for money and that it does not take up too much space and is ideal for beginners.
Golds Gym Crosswalk 570
The Crosswalk 570 will set you back just under $590 and features a treadmill with 16 personal trainer workouts and is powered by a 2.8 horsepower drive motor which is claimed to be excellent for long term use.
It also has a Quickselect incline which allows you to choose your incline very quickly and the treadmill has an extra large cusion for comfort and to reduce impact on your joints.
There is a music port for your ipod and the crosswalk upper body and arms has an adjustable resistance setting and a great grip. The treadbelt measures 20 inches by 55 inches and you also get a heart rate monitor which is equipped with sensors and a control panel to vary the intensity of your workout. It also boasts a backlint lcd window which displays the time, speed, distance, calories burned etc.
People who bought this treadmill reckoned it is great value and is durable for regular workouts without having to break the bank. It has a 300 pound weight capacity.