January is the month that we make resolutions and leave last year and the bad choices we made in the past. For many people, this means finally getting weight problems under control. The best way to do this is with a healthy diet and exercise. Owning your own exercise equipment can make working out a lot easier and make you more likely to do it. If you are thinking about buying your own exercise equipment, now is the time.

Treadmills are one of the most popular pieces of home exercise equipment. They are easy to use, easy to store and fairly inexpensive. The price of the treadmill can depend on the features it includes. While some features are for convenience and not necessarily worth the extra money, other features like programmable workouts, will make your workout more affective and even motivate you to try harder.

Stores offer some of their best treadmill prices in January because they know shoppers are serious about getting fit and willing to make a purchase. They also want to get last year’s models out of the store so they can stock up with summer sporting goods and newer treadmill models.

If you want a workout that is a little more challenging but can still be done at home, an elliptical machine may be a good option for you. Right now, elliptical machines are as low as $300. Act now if you want to snag a good deal on an elliptical, because prices could be double what they are now by March.

Exercise equipment doesn’t always have to be large. Smaller pieces of equipment such as yoga balls, fitness bands and weights are much less expensive than big machines, but can be just as useful. Some stores only carry a large variety of these items during the first few months of the year and will price them cheap in order to get rid of them before Spring comes along.

If you are ready to lose weight and get healthy but don’t have the money for a gym membership or time to go, don’t worry. You can take advantage of the big January sales on exercise equipment and exercise at your own home when you have time.

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