When you are looking to go beyond simple cardiovascular exercise to help build muscle
mass, strength, and endurance, you will need to look beyond standard machines. While
ellipticals and treadmills are an important part of a good cardiovascular workout and
weight benches can help you work on arm and chest muscles, the key to building
muscle mass is a total body strength workout. In order to truly build strength, mass, and
endurance in your muscles, you simply need to own a home gym.