I have a bit of exercise advice for you. It's a little early, but after the new year I am considering getting a piece of home exercise equipment. Why after the new year? That's when we can afford it :) NOT a new years resolution. Those darn resolutions never work!
I already know I want the bars that MizFit gave away a while back (can't remember what they're called, but I will definately look back in her archives...but if anyone can remember it's the bars that look like hurdles).
However, I really would like a cardio machine. My friend has a gazelle and said it was a lot like an eliptical machine and gives a good workout. I was always skeptical - seemed way too easy, but then again people said that about the elliptical machine. What do y'all think?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Home Exercise
Posted by Diana at 5:34 AM
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That is a good idea, but we won't be able to afford it for a long time. Thank God the gym on post is free. I tried the gazelle, but I felt like it was going to break with each stride. Thats probably just because I have this thing about support and feel like there is nothing under me in case it does break whereas ther is that whole structure under the elliptical.
We had a gazelle for a couple of years. LOVED IT! But be warned it takes up a HUGE amount of room when in use. Have to admit that the only piece of equipment I will keep in the house now is the treadmill. The one we have had all kinds of different settings and a great incline. I like that you can make it hard or not with the push of a button lol.
Good luck with whatever you end up with!!
*huggles*
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I have never tried the gazelle. I would love to have a treadmill, but we don't have the $$ or the space!
I've never tried the gazelle, but I have seen the commercials. It looks pretty cool :-)
I have a treadmill and you've probably read about my love/hate relationship with it. Yesterday, I ran as slow as can be on it but I often go fast so having that option is nice. Do you bike at all? I've heard from people who ride that there is a stand for bikes that you can use to turn your outdoor bike into an indoor one, when you want to. The nice thing about that is it is an indoor/outdoor piece of equipment.
Diana,
Treadmill here and like Felicia and the Happy Runner you can set it for just about any pace. If a walker, jogger or runner the incline can push you to a great workout. I know Horizon has some that are fairly inexpensive and Craig's list may give you what you're looking for with little cost.
I would love a home elliptical, but the kind I like at the gym costs, like 3K and I am NOT going there!
It's such a dilemma as to how to get good quality stuff for home use that doesn't cost a fortune. A used/refurbished treadmill from a reputable company seems to be a good bet. Never tried a Gazelle--the name sounds fun though!
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