For 300 pounds(english currency), probably a lot less in the states. You can get a squat rack, and an incline/decline bench, and a load of wieghts(plus barbell and dumbbells). This will fit easily into a medium sized room and you can do just about anything you can do at the gym. There are many websites that will outline the various exercises you can do with freeweights. I have heard from many sources that freeweights are beneficial to gym machines anyway. Losing wieght is helpful but muscle training is the best way to fight the general sag that comes with ageing. Consistency is the key, and if you get into it you will find yourself looking forward to a workout.
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For 300 pounds(english currency), probably a lot less in the states. You can get a squat rack, and an incline/decline bench, and a load of wieghts(plus barbell and dumbbells). This will fit easily into a medium sized room and you can do just about anything you can do at the gym. There are many websites that will outline the various exercises you can do with freeweights. I have heard from many sources that freeweights are beneficial to gym machines anyway. Losing wieght is helpful but muscle training is the best way to fight the general sag that comes with ageing. Consistency is the key, and if you get into it you will find yourself looking forward to a workout.