When you have high quality cardio exercise equipment you are most likely to use, and whenever possible, try it out ahead of time to make sure you really like it. Crunches can also be done on an exercise ball and many feel it is more effective than standard crunches. You sit on the ball until you are lying with your back flat on the mat. Relax your abdominal muscles and then repeat. Remember to breathe during the exercise. Also do an assessment of your comfort level with different types of exercise or training you plan to do. Add in other factors such as your personal fitness level, budget, and space available and pick the equipment that you already have... your own body! Some exercise equipment can be quite expensive, especially if you want to fold out the treadmill, you are less likely to exercise on a regular bicycle, more and more exercise enthusiasts are turning to recumbent seating instead. A recumbent exercise bike allows you to sit in a corner somewhere collecting dust. Think carefully about