Exercise equipment from Walmart

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  • aigoooooo
    aigoooooo Posts: 31
    Honestly, I'd invest in heavier free weights. If you're a home exerciser (I am) you'll need heavier than 4lbs. I have 5's, 8's, 12's (I would have more if I could, I'd have a field day with a gift certificate haha!) and some barbells of my boyfriends that I can add up more on for heavier weighted stuff. I don't know about the gadgets. I would honestly just get more weights to challenge yourself with. If you're big into kettlebells you'll definitely want more than 4lbs eventually. My sister has a 40... I keep trying to figure out a way to sneak away with it without hurting myself or her noticing haha.
  • DSTMT
    DSTMT Posts: 417 Member
    I have a mini pedal machine and it's not a great workout...it's supposed to be adjustable to increase tension but I don't find that it works very well so there's not much resistance...that said, I have it at work under my desk and use it all day while I'm working, I figure it's better than sitting stationary all day. It may not be an amazing workout but at least it's some movement when I'm forced to sit in one place for a long time. It would also be good for situations where you're sitting and watching tv or surfing the net, anything is better than nothing!
  • 55in13
    55in13 Posts: 1,091 Member
    I have to echo my earlier comment again after visiting my local Walmart - dumb bells were the only thing in the fitness area that weren't an obvious drop off in quality from what you would find at a gym or a higher end fitness store. Other things would work, but the dumb bells are the only thing I would have bought there.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Balance balls are a baffling piece of equipment. I never understood why people bother with them. They remind me of those 80's aerobics videos where people would just make up exercises.

    I have a friend who uses them well. He'll stand on one of the large ones and talk on the phone. Phone call over, dismount. He's also been on small boats most of his life.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    Hi all!

    I got a $50 gift certificate to Walmart for Mommy's Day! I want to get some equipment or tools to help in my journey. Do you have any suggestions?

    I was looking at this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Exercise-Peddler-with-Electronic-Display/12248733
    but not sure how great of a work out I'd get.

    The only things I currently have are 4lbs weights and a 4lbs kettle bell.

    Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

    Jen

    A good duffel bag, duct tape and a couple bags of sand!!!

    Why Dexter, fancy seeing you here!
  • ks4e
    ks4e Posts: 374 Member
    I bought that for my mother and it was very flimsy and not that fun to use.
  • LifeChanged2000
    LifeChanged2000 Posts: 176 Member
    Kettlebells, jump rope, weights, resistance equipment. These are all good things to get at walmart and reasonable too :)
  • dawningr
    dawningr Posts: 387 Member
    On a totally unrelated note, two great things about the English language are proper capitalization and the use of complete sentences. I find that the absence of either helps me weed out responses I shouldn't bother paying attention to on forums like this one.

    :love:
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Why Dexter, fancy seeing you here!

    Not getting it... there's nothing science-y...
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    8lb dumbbells
    yoga mat
    Jillian Michaels Hard Body DVD

    That's all you need! She sexifies you! Promise (if you eat right and do it consistently)!
  • pcdoctor01
    pcdoctor01 Posts: 389 Member
    Why Dexter, fancy seeing you here!

    Not getting it... there's nothing science-y...

    I'm guessing he's talking about "Dexter" the serial killer on showtime.
    http://www.sho.com/sho/dexter/home
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    Save up and buy adjustable dumb bells.
  • Sycoholic
    Sycoholic Posts: 282 Member
    I bought the Gold's Gym resistance band set with DVD for under $30. I take it with me when I travel and sometimes use it at home. It's held up for years so far and the workout DVD is great. Really get ya sweating. There's so much more you can do with the bands too. I believe it was money well spent. That leaves you a bit left over to get a decent jump rope too. Get the one with the ball bearings in the handles if you can find it. Might have to look on walmart.com for it.
  • jadedjade24
    jadedjade24 Posts: 127
    I get some of my stuff from Wally World. I recently got Dancing off the Inches DVD set that came with toning bars for about 25 bucks, and they have another one for 20 with out the 1 1/2lbs weights. I also got a few Gold's Gym products to help me loose water weight in my hips and tummy for 10 and 4, respectively. All of these are working out really well for me!
  • buzzcockgirl
    buzzcockgirl Posts: 260 Member
    Cap Barbell workout bars... I got a couple for Mom's Day as well. I've been focusing on doing more lifting - these bars are great for just 'free lifting' but also press one up when doing squats, put one behind your neck (across shoulders) when doing lunges... they come in all different weights (from 5lb to 20lb)

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cap-Barbell-Workout-Bar/11099775

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  • Saucy_lil_Minx
    Saucy_lil_Minx Posts: 3,302 Member
    Jump rope (some of the best cardio), resistance bands (great strength training that you can customize), yoga mat (comfort for core exercise), maybe some new workout clothes too, and you should be able to get it all for under $50.00 there
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    I have an elliptical bike and a mini trampoline that I got at wal mart. I do the bike when I cant go outside and walk. It switches things up a bit :)
  • Christinamarie77
    Christinamarie77 Posts: 50 Member
    Honestly, you might be better off spending that money on something else. Better quality fitness equipment can be found used on craigslist for less money. Why not check it out?

    I bought a gold's gym elliptical from Walmart, I was skeptical at first so read tons of reviews all over on the equipment etc.

    It is a nice piece of equipment for paying around $250. So sometimes they do have a pretty good quality. I love it and have had no issues. I also own a few smaller things like hand weights and resistance bands from there, all in good shape after years of abuse. It all depends I guess.
  • Christinamarie77
    Christinamarie77 Posts: 50 Member
    Hi all!

    I got a $50 gift certificate to Walmart for Mommy's Day! I want to get some equipment or tools to help in my journey. Do you have any suggestions?

    I was looking at this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Exercise-Peddler-with-Electronic-Display/12248733
    but not sure how great of a work out I'd get.

    The only things I currently have are 4lbs weights and a 4lbs kettle bell.

    Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

    Jen

    A good duffel bag, duct tape and a couple bags of sand!!!

    2 immediate first thoughts...
    make your own heavy bag and redrum, just saying ha ha ha ha
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Haven't been mentioned yet

    Danskin weighted hula hoop .... $20 .... and fun!
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Here is the point of an exercise ball

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl22PN-Ua-o
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    Hi all!

    I got a $50 gift certificate to Walmart for Mommy's Day! I want to get some equipment or tools to help in my journey. Do you have any suggestions?

    I was looking at this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Drive-Medical-Deluxe-Folding-Exercise-Peddler-with-Electronic-Display/12248733
    but not sure how great of a work out I'd get.

    The only things I currently have are 4lbs weights and a 4lbs kettle bell.


    Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks!

    Jen


    new work out clothes
    new work out shoes
    yoga mat
    heavier weights and kettle bell
    jump rope
    weighted hula hoop (lol don't judge, it's fun!)
    protein powder (I like their body fortress brand)
    vitamins
    other wellness products - body washes, lotions, candles, lounging jammies

    I'd say DVD's as well but lately I've been taking advantage of all the free work outs on youtube
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member

    A good duffel bag, duct tape and a couple bags of sand!!!

    2 immediate first thoughts...
    make your own heavy bag and redrum, just saying ha ha ha ha

    Hahaha, so apparently my suggestion was a little creepier than I though. :D Seriously, a good duffel bag, some duct tape to reinforce it, and then fill it with varying amounts of sand... and you have a good, cheap lifting system. Sure, you won't be doing 250# squats, but you could do 80.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member

    A good duffel bag, duct tape and a couple bags of sand!!!

    2 immediate first thoughts...
    make your own heavy bag and redrum, just saying ha ha ha ha

    Hahaha, so apparently my suggestion was a little creepier than I though. :D Seriously, a good duffel bag, some duct tape to reinforce it, and then fill it with varying amounts of sand... and you have a good, cheap lifting system. Sure, you won't be doing 250# squats, but you could do 80.

    Yeah, sorry, it immediately put me in mind of those scenes where Dexter goes to the hardware store... Don't forget the plastic wrap!
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    Why Dexter, fancy seeing you here!

    Not getting it... there's nothing science-y...

    I'm guessing he's talking about "Dexter" the serial killer on showtime.
    http://www.sho.com/sho/dexter/home

    I'm a she. Sniff.
  • bjune5
    bjune5 Posts: 70 Member
    This makes for a great workout!

    I so want a heavy bag! But my husband is already scared that I have Everlast boxing gloves that I bought for my kickboxing class. LOL. He won't let me try on him any moves that i learn. LOL.

    But I would try for some basic things that have been mentioned already first: dumb bells, jump rope, yoga matt, exercise ball, etc.
  • gingabebe
    gingabebe Posts: 165 Member
    Balance balls focus heavily on your stabilizer muscles. A very excellent tool for strengthening your core if you're using it right. And yes, you fall off the ball quite frequently when you're starting. Just make sure you're not exercising near sharp objects.

    Yeah, but you could just do yoga... more functional and does not require a gigantic, uncollapsible piece of equipment.

    A cubicle mate of mine used to sit on one instead of a chair and it went down one day. I was standing there talking to her and it starting going down- not really fast, but fast enough she looked very surprised and let out a yelp. Of course that ruined it for all of us that wanted to do the same thing, safety concerns and all.
  • pcdoctor01
    pcdoctor01 Posts: 389 Member
    Why Dexter, fancy seeing you here!

    Not getting it... there's nothing science-y...

    I'm guessing he's talking about "Dexter" the serial killer on showtime.
    http://www.sho.com/sho/dexter/home

    I'm a she. Sniff.

    Oops.
    How about a stability or medicine ball?
  • jgcurry3
    jgcurry3 Posts: 172 Member
    Take that 50 dollars and use it for food. Lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies.
  • EmilyEmpowered
    EmilyEmpowered Posts: 650 Member
    I love their exercise clothes, the Danskin brand. I don't pay ridiculous amounts for exercise clothes (like $50 for some Nike pants, I just cant justify it! My shoes are a different story, lol)

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