If you could buy any ONE home exercise machine...

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  • sassyjae21
    sassyjae21 Posts: 1,217 Member
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    What about a pair of running shoes or a real bicycle so you can go outside and enjoy the fresh air while getting an adrenaline rush from doing some actual work, instead of sitting in some dark garage,maybe watching tv while senselessly spinning away or running on the spot?

    Wow how about outside exercise is not ideal for everyone. If being in a dark garage gets someone moving, then it's "actual" work. :wink:

    Seriously. +1
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    What about a pair of running shoes or a real bicycle so you can go outside and enjoy the fresh air while getting an adrenaline rush from doing some actual work, instead of sitting in some dark garage,maybe watching tv while senselessly spinning away or running on the spot?

    No point derailing, or getting into a discussion, but can we assume that outside fresh air cardio is off the cards for a short term? It's a... thing. I'll get back there. But for now, let's stick with indoors (no TV, though ;))
    Oh I disagree! Get the TV. I wouldn't last 10 minutes on my elliptical without a TV to watch! Indoor cardio, especially on a machine, requires distraction of the highest degree! LOL

    I can swim, walk or jog outside for hours with just music or friends, but inside I NEED A TV.
  • gracielynn1011
    gracielynn1011 Posts: 726 Member
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    This is way more than what I need right now, but I I could buy ANY thing this would be it.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack.php?gclid=COPG36DO-70CFexcMgodKVoAJg

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    I would also buy this.
  • kluvit
    kluvit Posts: 435 Member
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    I would recommend whatever cardio machine you would actually use. We had both a treadmill and an eliptical for a while, but my husband and I pretty much stopped working out together because we both wanted the treadmill. Eventually, we gave the eliptical away and bought a second treadmill, but it was an expensive mistake.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
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    Power Rack
    Oly bar/300 lbs. of Oly plates
    Bench

    With some frugal shopping, you can get these for around 500-700 bucks.

    This is on my list. Bumper plates and bar first, though.
  • missjones513
    missjones513 Posts: 345 Member
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    An exercise bike or a better treadmill (I got a cheapie treadmill that I put together...and it's obvious that I put it together too)
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
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    This is way more than what I need right now, but I I could buy ANY thing this would be it.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack.php?gclid=COPG36DO-70CFexcMgodKVoAJg

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    This would be my choice. Is it strange that the chains and all those plates made me feel all warm inside?
  • RhysJ13
    RhysJ13 Posts: 72
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    Firstly let me say I'm really sorry that some people see fit to answer questions by patronising you and presenting their own preferences as 'the right way'.

    lol wut? OP asked us what we would get...
  • autoee
    autoee Posts: 19 Member
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    Like many others a gym quality elliptical is what we bought. My wife and I usually have to work around eachother at night. However, I'd add that I really like using ellipticals, so it gets used. My final answer is the one that you will use at least 3 days a week.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Firstly let me say I'm really sorry that some people see fit to answer questions by patronising you and presenting their own preferences as 'the right way'.

    lol wut? OP asked us what we would get...
    She's talking about Chivalryder who felt the need to tell the OP she's a lazy POS for wanting indoor exercise equipment.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
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    I think I'd love a rowing machine, or some kind of pulley system.

    I have been building up a free weight collection (thank you kijiji) and built a squat rack/bench press system that works fabulously.

    I also have a treadmill and a stepper.

    But I love the burn I get from rowing.

    As for working outside... I run. But I also have two kids and no spouse... So... Getting out for a run while they are sleeping is not a great idea.

    Plus it's damn cold here half the year (think - 40) and I'm too much of a wuss to run in that!
  • Shikonneko
    Shikonneko Posts: 187 Member
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    This is way more than what I need right now, but I I could buy ANY thing this would be it.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack.php?gclid=COPG36DO-70CFexcMgodKVoAJg

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    Man, tag your porn. *drools*
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
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    Elliptical
    Cause i've wonky knees
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    Ten or twenty years ago it would have been a good rower or elliptical as I was short of time and needed something to get a quick intense workout done (pesky kids, career etc...).

    A few years ago my choice was a set of adjustable dumbbells with extra plates but they are now pretty much unused as I have easier access to gyms (and time to go).

    Now it's a turbo trainer for cycle training on those days or winter months when I can't get outside.

    Home cardio machines do tend to become dust collectors once the initial enthusiasm has worn off....
    I would definitely go for a good quality (gym standard) secondhand machine over a new and poor quality (home/leisure standard) new machine - try before you buy.
  • mzfiyaa
    mzfiyaa Posts: 94 Member
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    eliptical
  • nnnykkeee
    nnnykkeee Posts: 10
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    Arc Trainer. ♥
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
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    This is way more than what I need right now, but I I could buy ANY thing this would be it.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack.php?gclid=COPG36DO-70CFexcMgodKVoAJg

    102rotl.jpg
    Man, tag your porn. *drools*

    LOL I thought "ooooo looooook!" when I saw it.. haha I want one!

    Buy something you will use. At my house is a treadmill and a stationary bike. I don't use either very often. It's a pain and it's soooo boring... I'd rather hop on a bicycle and go, or hit the pavement for a walk/jog!
  • Samenamenewlook
    Samenamenewlook Posts: 296 Member
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    I was going to say a rower, but now I want this!
    This is way more than what I need right now, but I I could buy ANY thing this would be it.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack.php?gclid=COPG36DO-70CFexcMgodKVoAJg

    102rotl.jpg
    Man, tag your porn. *drools*
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
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    power cage with a pull-up bar and dip bars and a barbell and enough weights to do all my workout plus an exercise bench built in somehow so that it's all one machine and I'm staying within the parameters of the question
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
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    I was going to say a rower, but now I want this!
    This is way more than what I need right now, but I I could buy ANY thing this would be it.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack.php?gclid=COPG36DO-70CFexcMgodKVoAJg

    102rotl.jpg
    Man, tag your porn. *drools*

    ^^^^^ or that (just erase my last post lol)

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