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If you like the thought of having a strong, toned body but don't like gyms, consider home gym equipment, also known as home gyms or multigyms. In addition to keeping your heart healthy, they tone and build muscles - so they're ideal if you want to change your body shape, make yourself stronger, or build a bigger body.

Change your body shape

Home gyms aren't just for musclebound strongmen - they're equally effective for giving your limbs a sleek athletic shape without adding bulk. All home gyms have an adjustable stack of weights; using light weights daily will give your arms and legs a defined, toned look.

Make yourself stronger
Strength starts at your 'core' - the smaller, inner muscles next to your bones. Home gym equipment can tone up these muscles specifically, by offering a wide range of exercises. With a simple daily routine, the improvements in your physical strength - without giving you massive muscles - can be amazing.

Build larger muscles

Your muscles respond when you make more demands on them. So if you want big biceps and a six-pack, steadily increasing the weights on your home gym every week will make your muscles larger as well as better defined.

So now you know what home gym equipment does for you, let's find out what features you should look for: Features to look for in home gym equipment

• Treadmills
• Cross trainers
• Rowing machines
• Exercise bikes.