Written by Menswear Style in Health & Fitness on the 18th June 2021

When starting a weight loss journey, it is sometimes difficult to decide on the best equipment to utilise at the gym to have the greatest effect on your journey. Experts say that losing weight lies in balancing how many calories you consume and how many calories you expend; this is called a caloric deficit. An effective way to create that caloric deficit is by exercising, specifically cardio exercises. Before deciding on the best workout equipment for weight loss, you have to first figure out the best equipment by considering some of the things below: 

- The exercises you enjoy 

- The time frame you have to lose weight (Weight loss takes patience) 

- Your fitness goals 

Once you have these figured out, the next step is to choose the workout equipment that suits your needs best. Here we will discuss a few options to get you started:

Effective Workout Equipment To Lose Weight 

Treadmill: It is estimated that you lose between 700-1000 calories every hour you spend jogging on the treadmill. A treadmill walk is a good place to start in a weight loss journey, ideal for those that fancy long runs without the external element. It helps build stamina, and you can walk or run for longer distances. Two effective ways to use the treadmill are for hard heart-pumping cardio and for walking in a steep incline at regular intervals. You can multitask on the treadmill while getting all the benefits of running; make a call, watch TV, etc. Just keep moving!

Weighted Vests: These vests work for weight loss by tricking the body into reduced appetite by contracting the stomach muscles, thereby making the person eat less. The amount of weight you can lose with a weighted vest depends on how much weight is on the vest. The more weight on the vest simply means that your body will burn more calories during physical exercise. They usually come in a one-size-fits-all with adjustable straps you can loosen or tighten to your fit. The best type of weighted vests to use for exercise is balancing the weight in the front and the back. Those that don’t have balanced weights tend to be lopsided and can affect your posture in the long run. You need to add intensity in your choice of exercises for it to be effective. Research shows that you can burn up to 300 calories when running for 30 minutes at average speed. 

Rowing Machine: The rowing machine is a piece of highly effective equipment for weight loss exercises. A good rower utilises nearly every muscle in the body to achieve a full workout. It works the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, abs, obliques, pecs, biceps, triceps, deltoids, upper back, and lats. Energy expenditure is very high even though it is regarded as a low-impact workout, and caloric expenditure is estimated to be about 300 in 30 minutes. If you get the setting of the damper right, a session on a rowing machine will be more effective. The ideal setting is between 3 and 5.

Stationary Bicycle: This is another low-impact yet highly effective weight loss exercise equipment. Caloric expenditure with this is estimated to be between 20 and 30 calories per minute. The stationary bike is a safer option than outdoor cycling with even greater effects because it works the lower body, the arms, and the back. It is most effective when used at short and intense intervals of 30 - 40 seconds. Another modification of this is the Assault bicycle. It is so much more intense than the basic stationary bicycle that fitness experts recommend using for only 10 seconds and a 50 seconds rest afterward. It combines the cycling feature of the stationary bicycle and has long handlebars at either side of the bicycle to require you to move your arms as you pedal; thus, you burn more energy and calories. 

The type of weight loss equipment you choose is entirely personal and should be ideal for your fitness goals. Your preference should be fueled by the consistency level you can achieve with any set of equipment. Don’t forget to consider the food factor because you will not lose weight if your diet is not under control. Your food choice in your weight loss journey will make it easier to achieve the caloric deficit that will ensure that you lose weight. When picking weight loss equipment, the ultimate idea is to ensure that consistency and intensity are well-balanced to achieve weight loss. Using any of the equipment discussed above will surely take you closer to your goal a lot faster.

We feature a treadmill, weighted vests, a rowing machine, and a stationary bicycle in this blog post on Effective Fitness & Workout Equipment That'll Help You Lose Fat.