Favorite Fitness Equipment

RaeN81
RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
edited December 24 in Fitness and Exercise
My mom bought be an ironman watch at walmart today. I tried to talk her out of it because I felt guilty for her just spoiling me for no reason but she is like, "You aren't going to do any triathlons after your birthday" (which is in late sept) and buys it anyways. I am pretty excited to take it for a test drive today at the pool and get probably even test my splits. I am hoping to improve to a sub 2 minute 100 m split (I am a slooow swimmer, what can I say?) I literally have so many fitness toys....love them!!!

So, my question is....what is your favorite piece of fitness equipment and why?

Mine would still have to be my Garmin Forerunner 410CX, a heart rate monitor and GPS all rolled into one. I love that I can just go for a run, walk, ride, whatever and it will tell me my mileage and heart rate and calories burned, etc. I like having the data!

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  • theNurseNancy
    theNurseNancy Posts: 149
    My Polar FT4 HRM and my body!
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    Mini-trampoline...I can make money and jog at the same time at mt stand up work station.
    LOVE IT!
  • meeka472
    meeka472 Posts: 283 Member
    My fitbit!
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    Nice! I suspect that HRM's will be high on the list for alot of people, especially on this site where we track exercise cals.
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    Free weights, pull-up bar, BodyMedia Fit & iPhone.
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    Mini-trampoline...I can make money and jog at the same time at mt stand up work station.
    LOVE IT!

    Now I want a mini-trampoline! LOL. Sounds like sooo much fun!
  • rhonniema
    rhonniema Posts: 522 Member
    Besides my Polar, I'd have to say my jump rope.
  • jenism
    jenism Posts: 31 Member
    Mini-trampoline...I can make money and jog at the same time at mt stand up work station.
    LOVE IT!

    I <3 mine too.
  • AnnyaSB
    AnnyaSB Posts: 233 Member
    My HRM and my trusty Fitbit that loves to throw me a challenge every day :happy:
  • Rloral
    Rloral Posts: 112 Member
    I love the elliptical, treadmill, & my HRM.
  • feltlikesound
    feltlikesound Posts: 326 Member
    Looveeee my Polar FT4, but when it comes to actual gym equipment other than free weights I LOVE the stairmill because I can really feel the productive burn. I work up a huge sweat and feel badass when I do it, lol.
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
    The floor. So i can do push-ups.

    ;)

    ... i'm also kind of fond of gravity :D
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    If I was to chose a single piece of equipment.... I would say my road bike. I love to bike!! As often and as far as possible.
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    The floor. So i can do push-ups.

    ;)

    ... i'm also kind of fond of gravity :D

    LOL. I don't know, it sure makes things harder sometimes...
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    If I was to chose a single piece of equipment.... I would say my road bike. I love to bike!! As often and as far as possible.

    Oh, I almost completely forgot about my road bike, that thing is awesome!!! What kind do you have? I have a Lexa Trek but one day I hope to get a Cervelo tribike....they make some sweet looking rides.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Good question but tricky if we are to just choose one item.

    -My gym bike is great because I can burn calories by pedalling whenever I want irrespective of time and weather. I often put in 30 minutes while waiting for something on TV or something to cook. I'll read while using it.
    -My kettlebell is great because I can just throw it around without risking a stray weight coming off it had I done the same thing too many times with a dumbbell.
    -My pull up bar is great for working the lats with pull ups, the biceps with chin ups, the abs with toe-to-bar leg raises, the grip by just hanging on the tips of my fingers.
    -My Pro-Trek watch is great because I can predict the weather for the next few hours. It has a compass if I should need it. The best bit about it is the repeating countdown timer. Great for HIIT training!
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    The Smith machine, but I doubt I could fit one in my home :cry:
  • midschool22
    midschool22 Posts: 1,267 Member
    My road bike on the open road.
  • MMoriarty2012
    MMoriarty2012 Posts: 31
    My Fitbit, as well. :smile:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    My absolute favorites are my sports bra and my sneakers...

    but I also enjoy my yoga mat, my dumb bells, my resistance bands, and my jump rope. Each of these are easy to use, inexpensive, and somewhat versatile.
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    ditto that--if i could wear my sports bra and sneakers everywhere, i would. next "fun" purchase--running leggings. :) can't wait!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,265 Member
    :flowerforyou: Polar FT7 HRM

    :flowerforyou: Omron HJ-720ITC. pedometer

    :flowerforyou: Sasha and Brandy, the frisky poodles who walk with me for about three hours every day

    :flowerforyou: hand weights

    :flowerforyou: ankle weights
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