What fitness equipment would you suggest investing in?

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  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    edited October 2016
    Burner fins , hand pads, pull buoy, goggles.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    If you have the space, this:
    Sumiblue wrote: »
    Power cage, bench, free weights
    I also have a mini trampoline for when it is absolutely too miserable to go outside. They take up way less space than a treadmill, are cheap, and more fun.

  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    I have this treadmill and it's awesome. Super solid. http://www.fitnessdistributors.com/pacemaster-pro-plus-ii
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    butterbuns123 wrote: »
    A power rack and a little bench you can fit into it. All ya need

    Depending on health and body limitations...
  • gatamadriz
    gatamadriz Posts: 68 Member
    I have a yoga mat, a number of different hand weight and 3 resistance bands. You can look on youtube for videos which give you nice full body workouts. You can also find dvds either online or look in thrift shops. I like the Jane Fonda series, Crunch, and there are a number on youtube videos I follow. All of these can be put in a closet or cabinet. I looked at the TRX things but I don't have a door that opens into a wide space and there was some other issue so look before you buy.
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    gatamadriz wrote: »
    I have a yoga mat, a number of different hand weight and 3 resistance bands. You can look on youtube for videos which give you nice full body workouts. You can also find dvds either online or look in thrift shops. I like the Jane Fonda series, Crunch, and there are a number on youtube videos I follow. All of these can be put in a closet or cabinet. I looked at the TRX things but I don't have a door that opens into a wide space and there was some other issue so look before you buy.

    Are those those pull up door bars?
  • gatamadriz
    gatamadriz Posts: 68 Member
    No. This is what I was talking about:

    https://www.trxtraining.com/products/trx-home-gym

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  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    this evening at the rec centre, the attendant had these little gaiter thingies with strong hooks on them that he put on over his shoes.

    then he put the bar on the smith up as high as it goes, hooked his feet onto it and just hung upside down for five or ten minutes. those gaiter thingies are something i want. of course i'll have to be able to do toes-to-bar first.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    Otherwise I primarily cycle and prefer to be outdoors...when I need to be indoors I have a trainer I can hook my bike up to...

    kurt-kinetic-trainer-3.jpg

    Aero wheels on a trainer...! :)

    My answer is a power meter.
  • mccraee
    mccraee Posts: 199 Member
    I have trails near my house that everyone in the family uses for walking or running. And a jump rope.

    I have a kettlebell and some dumbells

    Yoga mat and bands. Foam roller

    All get a lot of use
  • JBApplebee
    JBApplebee Posts: 481 Member
    The ab carver. You want to work your abs, this is the way to go. Once it starts to get easy, start at a standing position instead of on your knees.
  • Goober1142
    Goober1142 Posts: 219 Member
    I have a total gym knockoff that's great for lots of exercises plus a cheap barbell, Golds Gym brand from Walmart, $40. Also a set of adjustable dumbbells 20 lbs each also from Walmart. I buy more weight plates whenever I have the cash. Amazon has stationary bikes pretty cheap. And don't forget the mother of all unused weight equipment...Craigslist!
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    I've already checked Craigslist the cheapest thing was $2700 for an elliptical stepper. I think I will check back next month to see what's available. That's way too expensive even for a used one.
  • halimaiqbal00
    halimaiqbal00 Posts: 288 Member
    Kettlebells. I started with an 8(kg), then purchased another 8, progressed to a 12, then a 16, then 20. I don't use the 8 and 12 anymore. Best investment ever!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    renae161 wrote: »
    I've already checked Craigslist the cheapest thing was $2700 for an elliptical stepper. I think I will check back next month to see what's available. That's way too expensive even for a used one.

    Wait till April time... everyone buys then in January when they're on a fitness kick, but is sick of them by march/April time!
  • mgalovic01
    mgalovic01 Posts: 388 Member
    I second the doorway chin-up bar. Also, get the ab roller and some standard (1 inch hole) weight plates with a couple dumbbell bars. You might find them used, cheap on Craigslist. I got some old rusty ones. Cleaned, primed and painted them. Now, they're good as new.
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    I don't think I'm ready to try those ab rollers just yet. I'm afraid I'm not strong enough to use them and will fall. I don't know if it would be worth the money since i've never used one before.
  • mgalovic01
    mgalovic01 Posts: 388 Member
    renae161 wrote: »
    I don't think I'm ready to try those ab rollers just yet. I'm afraid I'm not strong enough to use them and will fall. I don't know if it would be worth the money since i've never used one before.

    You don't have to extend all the way. You can just go as far out as you can, and its cheap. It would also give you a goal to accomplish, building up to a full spread on your knees. You could shoot for the stars from there and eventually do a standing spread from your feet.
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