Exercise equipment ranges from one's own body to expensive professional gym devices. Choose equipment according to the activities considered interesting. Cost is a factor, as well as space limitations. A very high rate of fitness can be achieved with no more than one's own body for resistance training and a good pair of walking or running shoes for cardiovascular fitness. Many exercisers wish to expand upon their choices, and for most, a set of stretch bands or dumbbells, an exercise bench and perhaps a treadmill are all worthwhile initial purchases.