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| Thread ID: 62272 | 2005-10-02 08:42:00 | Fitness Machines - Help | Winston001 (3612) | PC World Chat |
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| 392892 | 2005-10-02 08:42:00 | Living as I do in a pluvial climate, with a constant supply of refreshing sou'westerly beeeze, I don't get out and about on shanks pony much these days . In other words I'm becoming a couch potato . :groan: So I've tried exercycles of the mechanical variety and they . . . . . . . . . how do I put this . . . . . . . . have proved to be a pain in the derriere . And noisy which isn't any good because I like to watch TV at the same time . Admittedly the new magnetic bikes are very quiet . So SWMBO has suggested we "invest" in a treadmill . A quick glance in Rebel Sports induced a swoon of the fiscal kind - they are bloody expensive . $1500 - $2500 . Still . . . . . . . . . . . . . neither of us is getting any fitter so I'm wondering if anyone here has thoughts on what sort of indoor exercise machine is worthwhile . Cheers Winston |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 392893 | 2005-10-02 08:49:00 | I like the treadmills, its like a workout without doing one, make a bit of noise I supose but I use them in a gym. The way they monitor your heartbeat and adjust the speed and incline for you is as good as it gets. If I was going to buy gear for the home then I would get a treadmill and a rowing machine..... edit Just looked up trademe, I may buy myself a rowing machine, they seem cheap enough.... |
Metla (12) | ||
| 392894 | 2005-10-02 08:59:00 | You probably need to spend that much on a treadmill that will last but the problem is using it on a regular basis. There are heaps of little used treadmills for sale on TradeMe. Lots buy them and don't use them after a few weeks. Also rather bulky to fit into your living room to watch TV and rather boring if you do it alone in another room. A magnetic cycle costs less to buy a machine of reasonable quality for home use and can be set up easily in any room quickly. It's just a matter of getting the bum used to the sitting. Another option is an elliptical trainer. Good one for about $1000-1200. I prefer a rowing machine. You get to exercise your legs (hams and quads), lower and upper back, stomach and arms all at the same time instead of mainly the legs if you use a treadmill or cycle. And it's rather relaxing once you get into the rhythm of it. I help to run a gym so this is all personal experience with a number of people. HTH |
user (1404) | ||
| 392895 | 2005-10-02 09:19:00 | Sorry to Hijack the thread (wait, when do I apologise about anything) still,its on topic, User if you could give your opinion on the (cheap) rowing machines found on Trademe I would apreciate it.. | Metla (12) | ||
| 392896 | 2005-10-02 09:58:00 | Can I suggest a very good wholesaler -they have lately started selling direct to public, in Auckland and Hamilton, but can ship around the country. They are called Fitness Imports http://www.fitnessimports.co.nz/ You should find heaps all need to know. |
techie (7177) | ||
| 392897 | 2005-10-02 10:05:00 | Rowing machine. Concept2 rowing machine to be precise... www.concept2.co.nz rowing machines provide the best workout available - they use more muscles than any other form of excercise. And are perfect for weightloss, fitness, general excercise, or even competing! (check out the racing section) If you are serious about excercise and do decide to get a rowing machine, i recomend the C2 ones, i'd avoid teh $1000 magnetic rowers (like the infiniti ones) If price is to high, look around for a used C2, as long as its a Model C or D you'll be fine, and they'll last a century (my local gym has C2 rowing machines, used everyday, still in perfect condition) Plus, you can also do some time trials and compare your times with rowers/olympians from around the world! |
Fergie (6508) | ||
| 392898 | 2005-10-02 10:41:00 | Winnie, I've heard rowing machines are they best way to go so, take the others advice and purchase one please. Oh BTW, can you let me know how it works out (oh dear!), not that I need one or anything, fit as a fiddle I am :groan: | Murray P (44) | ||
| 392899 | 2005-10-02 10:47:00 | all you need to know about rowing machines... www.rowingmachines.com |
Metla (12) | ||
| 392900 | 2005-10-02 20:21:00 | Sorry to Hijack the thread (wait, when do I apologise about anything) still,its on topic, User if you could give your opinion on the (cheap) rowing machines found on Trademe I would apreciate it.. I think Fergie has covered this well. Our gym has a Concept II rowing machine and it has performed very well for many years. I haven't had a chance to look at cheaper options and how they perform over time. If you could purchase a second hand Concept II rower for $1000-1500, then it would be the way to go. They fetched this price at an auction of gym gear recently although I think they were slightly overpriced for the use they had got (and they were an older version of the model with old displays which weren't working at the time - maybe needed new batteries). With gym gear, you get what you pay for. A second hand well known brand has the advantage of a ready supply of spare parts available. Many brands of home gym gear are deal of the month from the importers, and are never seen again a few months later. HTH. |
user (1404) | ||
| 392901 | 2005-10-02 20:30:00 | What I want is an "Automatic Everything" machine that I can tell to do various exercises whilst I watch from the Lazyboy. Beer & chippies to hand. Then when it has finished, to tell me that I (meaning PJ) is now fitter & healthier. PJ :lol: :lol: | Poppa John (284) | ||
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