Finding time to regularly get to the gym or strap on your running shoes is no easy task. If you are anything like me, you probably find yourself caught up in other commitments and rarely have time to fit in a solid workout. The quickest and easiest solution to this problem is to bring the gym to your own home. While the majority of workout equipment can cost you thousands, there are a number of dynamic and affordable products that will save you not only money, but also time and the trouble of fitting the gym into your busy schedule. Before you invest in a home gym, grab a pair of Asics Cumulus trainers to accompany you on your in home workout. When looking for an effective cardio program, affordable cardio machines like the elliptical do not take up much room while still delivering a full-fledged cardio workout. I have compiled a list of affordable exercise equipment that will provide you with a broad and plentiful workout plan without the burden of leaving your own home to do so.

1. Proform Elliptical. The elliptical machine is touted as one of the best cardio workouts out there. Not only does it provide you with an intensive cardio workout, but it also spares you from damaging your knees, which often times is associated with running or other rigorous training exercises. The Proform Elliptical offers 16 different workout programs and 10 different intensity levels along with a personal performance monitor for your speed, time, distance, heart rate and calories burned. For a efficient cardio machine that minimizes the direct impact on your joints, the Proform Elliptical is a great bargain and a necessary addition to any home gym.
2. Bowflex 5-52 lb. Select Tech Dumbbells. Packaged with two weight stands, this dumbbell set uses an adjustable wheel system to condense 20+ dumbbells into two easy to use dumbbells, making for a convenient and easy to stow home gym. Ranging from 5 to 52 pounds, these dumbbells will serve you well in every aspect of your workout, from biceps curls to chest exercises, you can do it all. A great space saver and bargain for anybody looking to keep in shape and save space and money.
3. V-fit Herculean Cobra Home Gym. This total gym takes up minimal space while delivering a broad variety of workout stations to target every part of the body. With over 13 different stations, including bench press, leg extension and aerobic step up you can cover the three major aspects of fitness: cardio, upper extremity and lower extremity. A user friendly, diverse and space conscious design the V-fit Home Gym makes its way onto the top list as one of the best bargains for your home gym.
4. Reebok Rebounder. A small trampoline may seem like an added luxury in most gyms, but this fun, high intensity cardio workout tool can work wonders. Whether you stand it against a wall as a springboard or stand on it, the Reebok Rebounder is a versatile tool within the weight room. Pair it with medicine balls and a foam pad (or even the ground) to increase your balance and joint strength (particularly your ankles and knees) or incorporate a jump rope to build up your cardio. Not only will you drastically increase your cardio and balance on this small trampoline, but you will enjoy yourself while you do so and you will certainly find new andcreative uses for it.
5. Sun Star Iron Gym. Keeping with the basics, the Iron Gym enhances your experience with pull-ups, push-ups, dips and even abdominal workouts. The basic make up of the Iron Gym allows for a quick breakdown and set up to make your workout quick and easy. With multiple handles and crossbars you can isolate specific muscle groups, giving you the ultimate workout. In a matter of seconds you can begin your workout by simply placing the Iron Gym in any doorframe of your home.