Home equipment?

[elmnick]

My dad's thinking of buying a few basic bits of home gym equipment, stuff like a cross trainer, rowing machine and multi exercise machine
What pieces equipment would you recommend if you were going to have about 3 things meant for good all round fitness (ie not specifically for cardio or strength, maybe one for each) , and hopefully not too expensive?

 

[stronglifts]

My dad's thinking of buying a few basic bits of home gym equipment, stuff like a cross trainer, rowing machine and multi exercise machine
What pieces equipment would you recommend if you were going to have about 3 things meant for good all round fitness (ie not specifically for cardio or strength, maybe one for each) , and hopefully not too expensive?

A barbell & plates. All you need.

 

[BluEyes]

All you'll need is a power rack.