NZ Manufacturing, Inc., a leader in high-quality resistance training and physical rehabilitation tools, offers useful tips on buying exercise equipment during the holidays. The winter season is the perfect time to purchase fitness equipment for oneself or as a gift. During the cold weather, the body’s metabolism slows down and calories are used up in minimal amounts. Many people also gain extra weight due to the season’s added festivities involving rich foods and alcoholic drinks. Plus, many retailers launch clearance sales or holiday promos in December. However, there are a few things to consider before making an exercise equipment purchase:

  • What activities do you enjoy doing outside? Do you run, walk, bike, row and/or ski? If you do these things outside for leisure, you will likely use and enjoy home fitness equipment designed for the same activity.
  • What are your fitness goals? Do you want to lose weight? Build muscles? Strengthen your cardiovascular system? Improve your flexibility? Make sure the equipment you are considering is targeting the areas you want to work on.
  • How will this equipment fit into your lifestyle? Do you travel a lot? Do you have room for large equipment in your home? Is noise an issue? When it comes to exercise, it’s easy to make excuses and get off track, so select equipment that fits into your routine – and space.

Finally, use caution when considering fitness equipment that makes unrealistic claims like “no sweat” or “targeted fat burning,” or uses non-typical testimonials. There are no “miracle” products. All exercise and weight loss programs should be gradual and under advisement of a physician. NZ Manufacturing offers a full line of resistance training and physical rehabilitation products that are compact, quiet and deliver an affordable and rewarding workout.

StrechCordz® improve stamina, power, stroke and IM times for international Olympians and novice swimmers. MediCordz®, requested by therapists, chiropractors and patients, increase range of motion, strengthen muscles, improve flexibility and help prevent future injuries. While TurfCordz™ are engineered for high-level athletic agility and strength training. What’s more, all NZ Manufacturing products can be ordered online at www.nzmfg.com. Ordering online during the holidays eliminates the hassles of long lines and traffic, plus delivers fitness equipment right to one’s door. NZ Manufacturing is based in Tallmadge, Ohio. To place an order or to get more information on any of the MediCordz, StrechCordz or TurfCordz product lines, please call 1-800-886-6621 or email [email protected].