Should i buy a treadmill?
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Because people use MyFitnessPal to track calories, and are here for weight loss (99% of users) - So if that person is here for fat loss, he is buying a treadmill for fat loss. If his diet is not in check, he will not achieve fat loss, whether he has a treadmill or not.
That is why it comes back to it, because you people are obsessed with cardio for a weight loss tool.
Well, it is an assumption that 99% of users are here for weight loss because there are many people that are here for different reasons. No, not everybody is obsessed with cardio for a weight loss tool. Please go back to your thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1062123-ask-me-anything-from-fat-to-fit
and stop hijacking a thread about treadmills.0 -
okay my diet is in check and i am a she not a he get it right and im a girl i dont want to be a body builder sure i dont want flubby arms but i dont want to have huge muscles that are noticeable when ever i walk out my front door
Well then you have the complete wrong idea of what lifting weights does. Good luck, see you in a few months when you've not changed. If you think lifting weights just makes you muscular, we wouldn't have an obesity problem in the world and every female would look muscular.
Educate yourself would be a great start.0 -
I do lift weights I just dont lift 200lbs at a time and i know lifting weights is beneficial i just dont want to be a body builder0
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I just got a treadmill in April and love it. I also live in Wisconsin and do not enjoy the outdoors in winter.0
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I do lift weights I just dont lift 200lbs at a time and i know lifting weights is beneficial i just dont want to be a body builder
If becoming a bodybuilder was easy, many more people would be bodybuilders - Do you have ANY idea how hard it is for a woman to gain muscle? Let alone gain visible muscle that people can see, which is the impression you have.
Weight Lifting has many more benefits than you think, it helps you retain muscle, increase strength, if in a caloric surplus helps you gain muscle which in turn makes you burn more calories, etc.
I am not demonizing cardio, but as a fat loss tool (which lets be honest, why the MAJORITY do it) it is a poor investment in time. And as I've said in many threads, if you enjoy it, or its for health reasons sure, do it.
I'm not even offering unfriendly advice, i'm trying to help you make better decisions.0 -
you can buy what is called a bike trainer. basically it turns your bike into a stationary bike. there are a few brands and different types out there. personally, i'm going to be getting myself a CycleOps trainer for the winter, as i like riding my bike, but cycling in the cold outside is not something i like or want to do.
as for running in the cold. well, there is not bad weather, just the wrong clothing. i understand you live in wisconsin, so maybe in the really extreme cold weather, you might want to stay in. but as you get conditioned to the cold, you will find you... get used to it. it's just like skiing or doing winter sports. you wear the long underwear, and then some sweat pants. at least, thats what i wear on the bottom. i'll layer up top more, wearing an underarmor, and then a longsleeve shirt, then a sweatshirt.
footwear are important. wear a couple of pairs of warm socks, and trail running shoes, as they have better grip. be mindfull of where you step as well.0 -
Why use a treadmill? Do strength training and cut calories. You'll look and feel better than doing cardio.0
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Why use a treadmill? Do strength training and cut calories. You'll look and feel better than doing cardio.
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I do lift weights I just dont lift 200lbs at a time and i know lifting weights is beneficial i just dont want to be a body builder
If becoming a bodybuilder was easy, many more people would be bodybuilders - Do you have ANY idea how hard it is for a woman to gain muscle? Let alone gain visible muscle that people can see, which is the impression you have.
Weight Lifting has many more benefits than you think, it helps you retain muscle, increase strength, if in a caloric surplus helps you gain muscle which in turn makes you burn more calories, etc.
I am not demonizing cardio, but as a fat loss tool (which lets be honest, why the MAJORITY do it) it is a poor investment in time. And as I've said in many threads, if you enjoy it, or its for health reasons sure, do it.
I'm not even offering unfriendly advice, i'm trying to help you make better decisions.0 -
Cardio has nothing to do with losing weight in your butt or thighs.0
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you can buy what is called a bike trainer. basically it turns your bike into a stationary bike. there are a few brands and different types out there. personally, i'm going to be getting myself a CycleOps trainer for the winter, as i like riding my bike, but cycling in the cold outside is not something i like or want to do.
as for running in the cold. well, there is not bad weather, just the wrong clothing. i understand you live in wisconsin, so maybe in the really extreme cold weather, you might want to stay in. but as you get conditioned to the cold, you will find you... get used to it. it's just like skiing or doing winter sports. you wear the long underwear, and then some sweat pants. at least, thats what i wear on the bottom. i'll layer up top more, wearing an underarmor, and then a longsleeve shirt, then a sweatshirt.
footwear are important. wear a couple of pairs of warm socks, and trail running shoes, as they have better grip. be mindfull of where you step as well.0 -
Cardio has nothing to do with losing weight in your butt or thighs.0
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Cardio has nothing to do with losing weight in your butt or thighs.
For one, you've obviously never weight lifted properly.
Squat is the best full body exercise you can do, and works your glutes, hamstrings, quads - which in turn overtime gives you the perfect butt and thighs you want.
Cardio does NOT burn fat. A calorie deficit does.0 -
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Cardio has nothing to do with losing weight in your butt or thighs.
you should google squats and dead lifts.0 -
Only you can answer that question.0
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It depends. I guess if running is your thing, then by all means get one. I got one thinking, "OK, this will be my cardio workout!" But after a couple months of use, I found other workouts to be more beneficial for my goals, and burn more calories. (IE Circuit training, lifting,)
I also found that I liked being outside when running/jogging/walking. I get so bored with a treadmill. I guess you can get used to it if you absolutely cannot get outside, then a treadmill is good to have.0 -
Cardio has nothing to do with losing weight in your butt or thighs.
For one, you've obviously never weight lifted properly.
Squat is the best full body exercise you can do, and works your glutes, hamstrings, quads - which in turn overtime gives you the perfect butt and thighs you want.
Cardio does NOT burn fat. A calorie deficit does.0 -
I'm from Wisconsin as well and had a treadmill given to us this winter. I was VERY thankful for it! It's what started my husband running (he's not big on running outside), and if I don't get my run in before it turns dark, I can just go down in the basement and do it. I don't prefer it to running outdoors, but I tell you what...it's been a definite advantage having it!0
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I purchased one on sale at Dunhams about 2 years ago for about $600. That was an extremely high ticket item for my family, but it was worth it at the time. Since then we have moved to a smaller house and now it sits in a corner completely unusable with a few boxes sitting on it and lots of fabric hanging on it. If we had room for it, I would still use it.
I loved having a treadmill in the home because at 120 pounds over my goal weight, I found great benefit in it. I was nowhere near ready to try jogging at a 3.0 in public. With COPD, the heat and humidity would completely ruin my attempts outdoors. And during allergy season, I had no excuse not to jog. I’m still about 85 pounds over my goal weight. I still have COPD and allergies. But now I can’t jog inside because of space issues.
You do not have to justify to anyone why you want one, why you prefer to run indoors, or why you want to run in the first place. If you enjoy running and you want to do so in your home, and you can afford the treadmill in your budget, then go buy the darn thing and have fun!0
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