What is the best machine/equipment ???

guamSUPERgirl90
guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255
in Fitness and Exercise
What is the best weight loss tool/ machine/ equipment you own??? All I have are my resistance bands and number 5 weights. I need some help on what to shop for to increase my activity. What do you have or what would you recommend?

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  • Wonderob
    Wonderob Posts: 1,372 Member
    My bike

    Cardio has changed from a hideous, painful activity that I had to force myself to do, to something I look forward to doing.

    Probably not the sort of answer you're looking for though and neither is my iPod and HRM, but I can't think of anything else
  • guamSUPERgirl90
    guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255
    ^^^ thanks Wonderob. I think bikes are great :D . Definitely on the top 5 of my list too :D .
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    Heavy bag and boxing gloves. Then I kick the **** out of it.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • dela1000
    dela1000 Posts: 62
    My running shoes :-)
  • AmyBetty
    AmyBetty Posts: 18
    I second the boxing. Also a rowing machine beats all the cardio equipment IMO. Works out cardio, arms, legs, back, abs....
  • justjenn1977
    justjenn1977 Posts: 437 Member
    I would have to say 1) my bike... having a good bike with a good seat has revolutionized my workout... 2) shoes with good arch support and anti pronation support... have totally cut shin splints!... 3) GOOD hiking boots with specialty socks that absorb sweat...
  • justjenn1977
    justjenn1977 Posts: 437 Member
    I would have to say 1) my bike... having a good bike with a good seat has revolutionized my workout... 2) shoes with good arch support and anti pronation support... have totally cut shin splints!... 3) GOOD hiking boots with specialty socks that absorb sweat...
  • SwindonJogger
    SwindonJogger Posts: 325 Member
    concept 2 rower, full body workout and i can compete in races online with people from around the world!
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    I am the machine.
  • guamSUPERgirl90
    guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255
    LMAO @ profile pic . ^^^^

    Thanks guys. Any other indoor machinery? I really want to get something for the house so I don't have to leave the kids :D
  • Cola190
    Cola190 Posts: 1
    The StepMill
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    your body is the best.
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    We have a rowing machine and it is fantastic! I use it twice a week, on leg days. Also (and I love it because it was free) a barbell/dumbbell set with weight plates, which I got from freecycle.
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
    i have a crosstrainer and cycle all in one...top notch! :bigsmile:
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Bench + Bar + Plates.
  • ArtGeek22
    ArtGeek22 Posts: 1,429 Member
    I love the bike, elliptical, and Zumba.

    (Zumba can give you quite the workout!!!)
  • nothing1994
    nothing1994 Posts: 1,936 Member
    I like my treadmill, free weights, skipping rope, & resistance bands :)

    Forgot to add: recently purchased brazilian butt workout!
  • minnesota_deere
    minnesota_deere Posts: 232 Member
    water rower and treadmill, treadmill seems to be easier to maintaining a higher heart rate in the 150's. the rower is full body workout, hard to hold a high 140-155 HR for long period of time, takes more conditioning. waterrower is super quiet, my baby sleeps while i use it and i can watch tv without cranking the volumn
  • queenie09
    queenie09 Posts: 25
    Treadmill.free weights, bar & bench, my hula hoop (its weighted) it's awesome for waist/hip cardio workout...
  • justjenn1977
    justjenn1977 Posts: 437 Member
    LMAO @ profile pic . ^^^^

    Thanks guys. Any other indoor machinery? I really want to get something for the house so I don't have to leave the kids :D

    I am never inside... never... I work out outside all year long...

    and I take my kids with me... single mom of three (two of them are in my profile pic) my youngest is on the autistic spectrum... so we just worked up slowly... we are to the point (after a couple of years) where they can all out hike and bike me... we go on 70 mile bike trips and 30 mile hike trips (both of them weekend trips) and I am planning a 160 mile trip over 4 or 5 days next month....
  • 04hoopsgal73
    04hoopsgal73 Posts: 892 Member
    >Indoors:
    Treadmill: especially for bad weather days
    Exercise ball
    Free weights
    Exercise Bands
    Good Pilates/Yoga Mat
    Motion controlled running sneakers for running or walking
    DVR workouts from various workout fitness shows

    >Outdoors:
    Bike/helmet
    Good shoes
    hiking boots
    proper clothing for all kinds weather

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