Why pay a small fortune for gym membership when you can enjoy all the convenience of exercising in your own home?

Sainsbury's has a broad range of exercise equipment to suit every budget and fitness goal - from ellipticals with monitors that show heart rate and calories burned, to punch-bags that'll help you get fighting fit.

Equipment comes in different shapes and sizes - so even if space is limited, you'll find something to help you reach your goals.

A treadmill simulates walking, jogging or running - among the best forms of cardio vascular exercise - allowing you to exercise all year in the safety and comfort of your own home.

Make sure the model you want will fit into the space you have available. Many machines fold for convenient storage and have wheels, enabling them to be easily moved when not in use.

Buy a cheaper machine if you’re mostly going to be walking, but spend more if you plan to do some serious running. As with all exercise equipment, the more you spend the higher the specification and build quality, and the greater the range of technical features.

To vary the incline and increase the workout, most treadmills have either a manual 3-position incline or a 0-10% motorised power incline. Many have a cushioned running deck, to ease the impact on your joints and help keep the noise down - important if you're in a flat or upstairs.

Hand pulse sensors monitor your heart rate throughout your workout, while preset workout programmes offer a variety of routines to help train and add variety to workouts. Most machines now feature a computer with an LCD to track time, speed, distance, energy and calories burnt.

Many machines specify a maximum user weight and it’s wise to choose a machine with a maximum user weight around 20kg more than the heaviest user, to reduce the workload on the motor, belt and rollers.

Also known as elliptical trainers, cross trainers simulate walking or running without causing excessive stress on the joints. Feet are kept on the pedals so there is no impact, decreasing the risk of strain, compression and impact injuries.

Requiring minimal coordination and designed to simultaneously work the upper and lower body, a cross trainer is driven by gripping the handles and pushing and pulling them backwards and forwards while the legs drive the pedals.

This low impact cardiovascular workout promotes aerobic fitness and efficiently burns fat. Exercise can be varied by selecting one of the workout programmes or by altering the magnetic or electro-magnetic resistance from low to high.

Cross trainers produce an intermediate range of leg motion between that of stationary bikes and treadmills. When exercising, a good machine will feel smooth throughout the range of movement with a natural stride pattern that isn’t jerky. On some models it’s possible to adjust the stride pattern and so alter the intensity of the workout.

Cycling gives you a cardiovascular workout and puts low strain on your back, knees and leg joints. It improves stamina and promotes lower body conditioning. It requires very little coordination or practice, which makes it perfect for all ages and ideal for beginners.

Upright cycles closely mimic outdoor bicycles with the seat and pedals positioned parallel to the ground; not requiring mains power they can be positioned anywhere in your home.

Workouts can be adjusted by varying magnetic resistance, and it’s common to have between 8 and 16 levels. In addition there could also be between 4 and 22 workout programmes to help you reach fitness goals.

Hand pulse sensors allow you to monitor your heart rate throughout the workout and most machines now feature a computer with an LCD display to track time, speed, distance, energy and calories burnt.

If the equipment is likely to be used by more than one person, a height- and reach-adjustable seat or rapid-adjust seat and pedals will simplify set-up and ensure more comfort.

Maximum user weights can vary from 100kg to 150kg on higher-rated machines.

Rowing works a large range of muscle groups through a wide range of motion. Knees, hips, arms and shoulders will each see 90-130 degrees of rotation per stroke, which is more than is found in most other aerobic activities. Using a rowing machine is a great way to burn calories and get an all over body workout while developing flexibility and improving strength.

Being user-controlled, you can work at your own pace and as rowing is impact-free, it's ideal for people of all ages.

Onboard computers chart progress, measure stroke length, distance, speed and calories. Some rowers also allow a range of upper body exercises such as bicep and shoulder shrugs.

Folding machines can be stored against a wall when not in use. For comfort, look for adjustable rowing handles, padded seats and pivoted footplates.

Maximum user weights vary; check before purchase that the machine is suitable for your weight.

We offer three types of fitness equipment: 

All Sainsbury's brand Fitness equipment comes with a minimum 1 year parts guarantee and our Diamond products feature a 3 year parts and labour guarantee.