Should i buy a treadmill?
Replies
-
oh no my town does a really crappy job at removing snow from streets and when its removed its either all ice or it snows the same day its been plowed winter is bad hereWhy don't you just buy a jump rope? I bought a stationary bike, but I rather do jump rope than ride it, even in winter time. If you want to run so much I bet they are cleaning the streets from snow it's just you handling the cold. I'm from Bulgaria and when it's winter it snows alot and it gets really cold - if I want to run in the cold I make sure I'm really dressed up warm and I actually run with boots.It's just a matter of "sucking it up".0 -
I just saw the average low for Bulgaria in January is -5C (23F), where we live the average low is -15C (5F) and the winds can be vicious.
Yes, they clear the roads of snow, but that makes the roads that much skinnier, so cars drive that much closer to the sides of the road. You'd never catch me running in the road in the winter.0 -
L O V E my treadmill. I live in Canada in a small town. It's just super convenient. If you really want it - you'll use it. No worries, just enjoy it! :flowerforyou:0
-
I use my treadmill every day and my wife does and my teen sons periodically as well.
It was a great investment.
Although, that bike trainer someone else suggested seems like a great idea for you too. Nashbar.com has some resistance trainers for decent prices.
Given how small you are - the $300 treadmill will probably be fine (although, check craigslist, you can probably get a nearly new one of the same kind for $100 - even if it only lasts half as long, you're still ahead). I bought an expensive one (for me - $1200) but I was over 2x your size when I started running.0 -
oh no my town does a really crappy job at removing snow from streets and when its removed its either all ice or it snows the same day its been plowed winter is bad hereWhy don't you just buy a jump rope? I bought a stationary bike, but I rather do jump rope than ride it, even in winter time. If you want to run so much I bet they are cleaning the streets from snow it's just you handling the cold. I'm from Bulgaria and when it's winter it snows alot and it gets really cold - if I want to run in the cold I make sure I'm really dressed up warm and I actually run with boots.It's just a matter of "sucking it up".
Ya, suck it up.....The average low where he lives for January is friggn' 23 degrees.....above.0 -
OP best advice here would be to buy something that you tried a couple times at least (get one month at a gym before buying a 200 pound rack).
Most runners (running outside) find treadmills boring.
I have one, and I use it when I truly want to run and it's like snowing outside and windy.
Any other thing will be better for me than treadmill. Its, just not the same as running.
I'd rather row inside or bike inside.
I mean if it is just for the cardio, why not use something that is low impact
Also weight lifting can be a good thing, but only if you like/want to do it (and truly dont worry about bulking, it takes year to happen and this is if this is your main activity)
So to recap, try whatever you want or feel like you could do inside, and once you tried it, go for it if it still pleases you (try treadmill for 40min / 1 hour,, then indoor bike, eliptical, rower etc...)
good luck!0 -
I love, love, love my treadmill. I live in the country with only crappy roads and nowhere that is smooth for a 65 year old woman to walk. I like controlled weather, no days that are to hot and no days that are to cold. I can get on it for a hour and watch my favorite show while controlling my speed and incline. It's the one thing that keeps me exercising. To each their own, so only you can make a decision.0
-
No. You will not be happy with it. I took the time to do a LOT of research when I was ready to buy my treadmill. Two things were brought to mind: 1) the length of the tread - those cheaper ones have a MUCH shorter tread on which to run and I would have felt like I was falling off of the back end of it; lesson: more length is a Good Thing; 2) The cheaper treadmills like you find at WalMart do NOT have the "give" in them that a person running and slapping down their weight on one foot at a time can take. The machine will more than likely not last more than a couple of seasons and it will not be as comfortably upon which to run.
there is one i found at walmart that is around $287 and has great reviewsso, OP....
About that treadmill......
Do you have a price range you are looking at?
That research in mind, I actually spent another full YEAR saving my money up and I spent $1600 on a brand new full-length deluxe model treadmill with the Sprint 8 exercise pre-programmed into it (Vision Fitness, 2007 model). I have never been happier with my purchase.
I walk/jog inside because I don't like to be outside, my dogs don't have to be kenneled (and no, I'm not taking two large 100 pound dogs jogging with me, so don't go there), and my ankles appreciate the give from the treadmill more than they would the asphalt, so it keeps me walkign and jogging longer than I would otherwise.0 -
I say buy the treadmill. But lift also.
If we had an extra room in our house, I would buy a treadmill in a heartbeat. Running would consist of me running super early, in the dark, or super late, in the dark. My husband would NOT BE HAPPY!! We have young children so leaving them alone is not an option either for those times when my husband has to work late. Winter months, I do not expect them to ride their bikes with me on a run just so I can get it in. Our first purchase was actually a weight bench. Great price with delivery on craigslist. Did I mention I absolutely HATE cardio?? lol0 -
Sweetie just ignore ritchie. He is such a guy. If you want the treadmill then get it. I understand wanting to run, but not through a foot of snow. You will see results if you eat healthy, balance your calcoric intake and exercise. Lifting 20 lbs is a good place to be at for a petite female. Besides, i'm the same size as you!
Actually, he's giving OP the inconvenient truth. Do all the cardio you want; you'll be left looking like a smaller version of yourself. Muscle doesn't make women bulky, fat does. Lift.
Yeah, but he's all but forcing his opinion down her throat. And she clearly wasn't interested in his advice. If she doesn't wanna do a certain exercise, she doesn't have to. It's her choice how she wants to go about her weight loss. She should be able to make it without being hassled.
So, attempting to educate someone who thinks lifting weights "only works your arms," and who thinks she "needs cardio" to lose the fat on her posterior chain... is forcing an opinion down their throat?
The question was "SHOULD I buy a treadmill?"
His answer was no, and he attempted to support why that was.
Okay, but if you don't wanna take someone's advice, you don't wanna take someone's advice. You have the right to your opinion and the right to express it. But when someone's refused your advice, yes, at that point, it's being persistent, and no matter how right you think you are, you should back off. People have the right not to be badgered for their choices.0 -
No. You will not be happy with it. I took the time to do a LOT of research when I was ready to buy my treadmill. Two things were brought to mind: 1) the length of the tread - those cheaper ones have a MUCH shorter tread on which to run and I would have felt like I was falling off of the back end of it; lesson: more length is a Good Thing; 2) The cheaper treadmills like you find at WalMart do NOT have the "give" in them that a person running and slapping down their weight on one foot at a time can take. The machine will more than likely not last more than a couple of seasons and it will not be as comfortably upon which to run.
$300->1600 is quite a leap though.
1. Tread length - I did the same sort of research (I agonized and studied on this topic for months before making my purchase and ended up buying one that is pretty long. I'll lease the back 1/2 of mine to you! I _always_ run on the front half in between the bars. Mine could be 24 inches shorter and I'd never notice. I'm 5'9" - If you are taller, YMMV.
2. Padding - I think this is important for people who have never run before. But you are a runner - pavement does not have much give either - and presumably you are used to this. You should be fine either way.
I'd get a cheaper one or a used one (or a used cheaper one) and see if you even like it over this winter. If you like it and use it - then you can invest in a great one for next winter if you want.0 -
I have burned up one treadmill and going on my second. LOve it. It helps in the winter plus you don't have to go to gym. I have the bike - elliptical and tread. Thinking about getting a rower. Just remember you get what you pay for0
-
This tread needs to be locked0
-
$300->1600 is quite a leap though.
*nods* Fair enough, point taken. I've always been of the opinion "you get what you pay for" however, and I have seen that this is indeed the case with treadmills - with the caveat that you're buying a brand new one! A used one for $300 may be just as good as that $1600 one I bought brand new. (oh, and for the record I'm 5'3" but apparently have a longer running stride. Go figure)
OP - do your research, and buy what you're comfortable with.
0 -
Why don't you just buy a jump rope? I bought a stationary bike, but I rather do jump rope than ride it, even in winter time. If you want to run so much I bet they are cleaning the streets from snow it's just you handling the cold. I'm from Bulgaria and when it's winter it snows alot and it gets really cold - if I want to run in the cold I make sure I'm really dressed up warm and I actually run with boots.It's just a matter of "sucking it up".
What about ice? Slipping over that sort of thing, besides which running in boots doesn't suit some runners, they end up injured0 -
I'm from Michigan so I understand the winter weather problems with running, it gets slippery and it's unpleasant, and I actually love being outside in the winter.
A couple of years ago I wan running in California in November where there was no snow, it wasn't even cold, but it was DARK and after having several falls due to how dark it was I gave up trying to run outside after work. I used the treadmill in the gym and went for outdoor runs on the weekends during the day when it was light out.
PS I run and do cardio so I can feel in shape. I don't like walking up 4 flights of stair at the opera and being out of breath cause I'm so out of shape and as for as I know weights will not help with that.
Get the treadmill if you think you will use it!0 -
Love, love, LOVE my treadmill! It has helped me train for my half marathons when I don't want to run
outside in the dark, rain and cold. I even use it in the summer months. One of the best gifts I ever gave myself.
I got a very good one - you get what you paid for with treadmills. Worth spending extra if you know you will use it
and want to get a lot of mileage out of it.0 -
Try a jump rope first. You can get the same, if not better , indoor workout with one. If you like it, you will save a lot of money.0
-
i have a jump rope and i dont really like jumping roping so thats a no for meTry a jump rope first. You can get the same, if not better , indoor workout with one. If you like it, you will save a lot of money.0 -
I have an elliptical and I love it. Supposedly they are easier on the joints than treadmills, so if that is an issue for you you might consider one. I like to be able to do something inside in the winter and summer--I'm in NC and we had super humid days where the heat index was around 100--I know that there's no way I would have gone out to run in that! I also have kids so it would be hard to take them running...I would research them before I decided on one though. There can really be a big difference in quality.0
-
i have a jump rope and i dont really like jumping roping so thats a no for meTry a jump rope first. You can get the same, if not better , indoor workout with one. If you like it, you will save a lot of money.
Honey go for it and get that treadmill. I have a gym membership (10 bucks a month) and a treadmill and ropes etc. It is money well spent0 -
0
-
I don't have anything to add, but I love the passive aggressiveness of your avatar. 0
-
haha thanksI don't have anything to add, but I love the passive aggressiveness of your avatar.0 -
I would say this, if a treadmill will help you to remain active when you probably wouldn't have been as active then definitely buy it. The whole weight lifting stuff was not helpful to you at all. Yes weight lifting should be a part of your plan (it is mine but I haven't gotten to that part yet ). All the weight I have lost has been through diet modification and walking on a treadmill. My treadmill is a desk treadmill so I walk on it while I work since I work from my house in a desk job (you can't get much worse for sedentary than working from your house in a desk job). My current plan is to add weight work in September when hopefully I get a little more time as work sort of winds down a bit.
So again, if a treadmill will help you maintain or increase your activity, then go for it. And good luck.0 -
I took a look at a review of it, and if you're needing something in that price range, I would say it's probably as good as it's gonna get. I really use the incline features of my treadmill, but you won't get that with this one. The best you can do is use the feet: "You can leave it on level, or change the incline to either 1.5 percent or 6 percent." and the difference between 1.5% and 6% is staggering.
But again, if you don't care about the incline feature, and you're looking at cost....you're right, it's not bad.....0 -
hopefully it will do its job
I took a look at a review of it, and if you're needing something in that price range, I would say it's probably as good as it's gonna get. I really use the incline features of my treadmill, but you won't get that with this one. The best you can do is use the feet: "You can leave it on level, or change the incline to either 1.5 percent or 6 percent." and the difference between 1.5% and 6% is staggering.
But again, if you don't care about the incline feature, and you're looking at cost....you're right, it's not bad.....0 -
I would say this, if a treadmill will help you to remain active when you probably wouldn't have been as active then definitely buy it. The whole weight lifting stuff was not helpful to you at all. Yes weight lifting should be a part of your plan (it is mine but I haven't gotten to that part yet ). All the weight I have lost has been through diet modification and walking on a treadmill. My treadmill is a desk treadmill so I walk on it while I work since I work from my house in a desk job (you can't get much worth for sedentary than working from your house in a desk job). My current plan is to add weight work in September when hopefully I get a little more time as work sort of winds down a bit.
So again, if a treadmill will help you maintain or increase your activity, then go for it. And good luck.
Why haven't you started lifting yet? Just time?0 -
Two things :Why haven't you started lifting yet? Just time?
1. Time - I am very busy at work and really haven't been able to fit workouts around work which is why I bought a treadmill desk, if work is exercise then there isn't an excuse. I haven't yet found a good way to incorporate weight lifting into my daily work, I think people would get a little put off with me lifting weights while on conference calls. I do have hand weights that I use when walking on the treadmill and not typing on my computer but not much.
2. Where to start and time to research it. I plan to join a gym after I go see my doctor for the first time in a while (yes horrible) and unfortunately September was the next open appointment. Guess I need to find a less busy doctor. But I will hire a trainer for the first few weeks to get me going in the right direction. I haven't lifted weights for real since I was in high school many moons ago. 0 -
Two things :Why haven't you started lifting yet? Just time?
1. Time - I am very busy at work and really haven't been able to fit workouts around work which is why I bought a treadmill desk, if work is exercise then there isn't an excuse. I haven't yet found a good way to incorporate weight lifting into my daily work, I think people would get a little put off with me lifting weights while on conference calls. I do have hand weights that I use when walking on the treadmill and not typing on my computer but not much.
2. Where to start and time to research it. I plan to join a gym after I go see my doctor for the first time in a while (yes horrible) and unfortunately September was the next open appointment. Guess I need to find a less busy doctor. But I will hire a trainer for the first few weeks to get me going in the right direction. I haven't lifted weights for real since I was in high school many moons ago.
Fair enough. I'm sure you've read enough on here about lifting and how much it helps on your journey.
I'd be careful with the handweights on the treadmill, incorrectly it can really mess with your joints.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions