"I made a recent purchase at your store on Concord PIke. Your staff was most helpful in my decison making to purchase a Landice Treadmill for in my home. They were very informative, courteous and did not pressure me into purchasing anything I was not sure I wanted. They answered all of my questions and did so with confident product knowledge and professionalism. Their conduct and expertise would definitely encourage me to be a returning customer in the future."

-Carrie S., 2/29/08
Wilmington, De store

How to select home fitness equipment

So many brands… models… features! How to decide? In this section, we look at the equipment options available to you—and our Buying Guides equip you with the info you need and the questions you should ask.

Where to start? Begin with an expert’s guidance
A number of factors guide you to the choice of equipment that suits you best, and the knowledge you need can’t be found in ads or infomercials. If you have or know a personal trainer, consult them about your fitness plan and goal-setting, as well as how to plan your home exercise space. Or come on in to your nearest Leisure Fitness Equipment Store and create your plan with one of our experienced, certified home fitness specialists.

AVOID: Low quality products with 90-day warranties
You really do get what you pay for. In addition, there is a direct correlation between the investment you make and likelihood you will use the equipment… and the more you use it, the higher quality it needs to be.

AVOID: Equipment you don’t like to use
It doesn’t matter if it’s a magic machine and the best there is, if you don’t like to use it, you won’t—and you won’t see the results want. Buy what you enjoy using. You have an open invitation to wear your workout gear to any of our stores and test-drive different kinds and models of equipment until you find the one that feels just right.

Treadmills - : Natural low-impact exercise
Why choose a home treadmill? No rain, wind or snow. No bugs. No traffic fumes. No ill- tempered dogs. No hard pavements. You can walk, jog or run as far, as fast and as long as you want—whenever you want. But there are some important things you should know before you buy. They’re covered in our Guide to buying a treadmill.

Exercise bikes - Comfortable cardio and weather-proof weight loss
Exercise bikes (stationary bikes) are an excellent, low-to-no-impact cardio and weight-loss choice. You can pedal away the fat—and never get a flat. But which bike is ideal for you? Upright, recumbent or dual action? What resistance type? Workout feedback? Warranty? Click to Buying your exercise bike for our expert's real-world advice.

Elliptical cross-trainers - three fitness worlds in one
Come in for a test drive, and feel how the elliptical motion combines walking, stepping, and cycling into one movement. For the past few years, elliptical cross-trainers have been the hottest thing in fitness—providing a safe, effective cardio-vascular workout for the deconditioned user and the seasoned athlete alike. In fact, the non-impact motion has a llowed people to return to exercise who couldn’t before due to a physical limitation, such as joint pain. For more information, see the Elliptical cross-trainer buying guide.

Home gyms - the total-body workout
Home gyms are a great way to get a full-body, strength-training workout in the convenience of your home. They offer space-saving, user-friendly designs, with many brands, models, and exercise packages to choose from. Home gyms can be a significant investment, and we strongly recommend consulting a fitness equipment specialist before making a purchase decision. Click here for our trusted-brand home gym selection.

Free weights build strength, tone and flexibility
For reasonable cost, in little space, free weights will give you the greatest variety of exercises per $ invested and sq.ft. used. Working with free weights is an efficient exercise form because you engage multiple muscle groups, as opposed to machines which typically focus on a muscle or group.

Functional training - a lot of exercise bang for your buck
Our Functional Training Packages are designed as solutions for limited space, or a limited budget—or as a convenient, fun to use strength-and-flexibility companion for your cardio machine. For under $1000, you can get a comprehensive functional training kit, including stability ball, medicine balls, mat, dumbbells, instruction books, a fitness log, and more.

Home fitness accessories - yoga mats to medicine balls
The most popular fitness accessories include Adjustable Dumbbells, Exercise Balls, Resistance bands, Kettlebells, Gym Mats, Exercise Mats, Exercise Bars, Balance/Stability, Jump Rope, DVDs and Books
Incorporating them into your workout routine is a great way to add variety and serve the strength and flexibility components of your overall fitness plan.

Come in and chat - and let’s talk fitness
Make Your local Leisure Fitness Equipment Store your personal fitness information center. Bring your questions on any aspect of home fitness and exercise. Our certified fitness specialists are walking encyclopedias of information, and you’ll have all of their attention. They’ll be glad to share their knowledge and help you make the informed decisions that will get you the results you want. Be open and candid about your fitness goals. The more information he or she has, the better their advice will be.