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~Would a sit-down bike (the have another name, but i don't remember it..) give the same results as a treadmill? As in, would i get more/less muscle or more/less endurance from a bike? (because they're a lot cheaper...)~

Nordic Trac or Bowflex is your best bet.

Alternatively, you could spend that thousand on 5 years of membership at any local gym.

 

 

 

I see no point unless you live in the country side in a large farm house that will most likely be the place of several unfortunate axe murders, which then in turn are made into movies starring several no name actors while at the same time giving rise to one of the best series ever: "Dull, but Deadly".

what's with the whole '~' thing? (no beef)

bowflex all the way 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

Alternatively, you could spend that thousand on 5 years of membership at any local gym.

 

 

 

I see no point unless you live in the country side in a large farm house that will most likely be the place of several unfortunate axe murders, which then in turn are made into movies starring several no name actors while at the same time giving rise to one of the best series ever: "Dull, but Deadly".

 

Really? There's nothing better for getting amped for exercise like knowing the exercise machine(s) are right in your home, ready to go.

 

 

 

I've got a couple machines at home (well, mostly just weights and a bench press, and something to help with dips and leg lifts), and without them, I probably wouldn't work out nearly as much as I currently do. Having to go drive to a gym just to work out for a bit, to have to try and fit that into your schedule... it's a real hassle. If you can spare the cash (and space) to get a few machines at home, do it :) .

I'd say spare the cash for a treadmill, a cheap set of weights, and a couple of other assorted machines if you can afford it. But above all, get the treadmill. Cardio is really vital for keeping fit.

I'd say spare the cash for a treadmill, a cheap set of weights, and a couple of other assorted machines if you can afford it. But above all, get the treadmill. Cardio is really vital for keeping fit.

 

 

 

Or keep the money and go for a walk around the block.

I'd say spare the cash for a treadmill, a cheap set of weights, and a couple of other assorted machines if you can afford it. But above all, get the treadmill. Cardio is really vital for keeping fit.

 

 

 

Or keep the money and go for a walk around the block.

 

Gunna have to give that 'un the big ol' +1.

You could do that, but I prefer running on my treadmill with the tv on. Plus it's more private and secure and you have more control over settings. But hey, thats my honest opinion. I still say go for the treadmill.

Yeah, I wish I had a treadmill... For some reason, I can run on a treadmill for a while and enjoy it, but I hate running outside...

 

 

 

It's weird, but that's just how it is for me.

Having to go drive to a gym just to work out for a bit, to have to try and fit that into your schedule... it's a real hassle. If you can spare the cash (and space) to get a few machines at home, do it :) .

 

 

 

But having paid, say 1 year of a quality gym in advance, motivates you go to there. Otherwise, every day you 'lazy-around' will just remind you the money you spent was totally wasted when all you have is a card you don't even use.. :P

 

 

 

That, and I got plenty of friends training at the gym... I trained for some 8 years seriously now, but those guys are ripped, big time.

 

 

 

It's always humbling to see you aren't perfect, and got a lot of work to do if you really want to get in shape. Something I couldn't remind myself of back when I tried training at home.

I highly recommend Bow Flex, because unlike lots of other home gyms u dont have to deal with free weights

But having paid, say 1 year of a quality gym in advance, motivates you go to there. Otherwise, every day you 'lazy-around' will just remind you the money you spent was totally wasted when all you have is a card you don't even use.. :P

 

 

 

That, and I got plenty of friends training at the gym... I trained for some 8 years seriously now, but those guys are ripped, big time.

 

 

 

It's always humbling to see you aren't perfect, and got a lot of work to do if you really want to get in shape. Something I couldn't remind myself of back when I tried training at home.

 

Guess that's just a personality difference. I don't think I'd go to the gym very often, even if I bought a membership [especially if the drive exceeded fifteen minutes, if it was shorter I might use it more], but that's just me :P .

 

 

 

And again, I can see I'm not perfect and need to train more at home just fine, so that's just another personality difference :P .

 

 

 

So, ya, guess it just depends on your workout preferences more than anything else, as self-evident as that may be : .

Having to go drive to a gym just to work out for a bit, to have to try and fit that into your schedule... it's a real hassle. If you can spare the cash (and space) to get a few machines at home, do it :) .

 

 

 

But having paid, say 1 year of a quality gym in advance, motivates you go to there. Otherwise, every day you 'lazy-around' will just remind you the money you spent was totally wasted when all you have is a card you don't even use.. :P

 

 

 

That, and I got plenty of friends training at the gym... I trained for some 8 years seriously now, but those guys are ripped, big time.

 

 

 

It's always humbling to see you aren't perfect, and got a lot of work to do if you really want to get in shape. Something I couldn't remind myself of back when I tried training at home.

 

 

 

"Well, since I paid for it..." isn't going to get people motivated. Seeing a machine in your face might, might not...Really the machine thing is more for convenience.

 

 

 

Personally I'm very unmotivated to work out, mostly because an hour workout usually means an extra half-hour of travel, plus getting changed, plus a shower, plus making a protein shake and ahhhh the hell with it I'll just watch T.V.

~As for cardio, i have no problem training it. All we do in Gym class is run around, and i play tennis very often. I don't have time to get out of the house, let alone go to the local gym, which is like 20 minutes away, excluding traffic.~

 

 

 

~As for the Bowflex, isn't it like $300 or something? If so, i'd just buy one of those, an exercise bike, and a mini-fridge (so i can live in my workout room!)~

 

 

 

~As for motivation, i doubt you'll find a more motivated person easily =).~

If by 300 you mean 2000, then yes, it does cost that much.

 

 

 

 

 

The thing is, just because you spend 1000 dollars on work out stuff, doesn't mean it'll make the results any different if you only spend like 200 on only weights. Seriously, you don't need a bowflex. All it is is free weights attached to cables.

 

 

 

Ugh, such a waste of money.

I strongly advise against any type of Bowflex or revolutionary workout machines. The classic machines are what you need to get ripped. I can easily do all the weight on a Bowflex machine (which is now collecting dust in my basement) but once I got freeweights I found out I'm nowhere near as strong as I thought. Those Bowflex machines go up to like 250 lbs but with free weights I max at 175 lbs (bench press). If you're really looking to get ripped, get some free weights and a spotter. I can promise it will be harder and you'll be far more sore than with a Bowflex, but you'll see better results. These days I honestly wouldn't use a Bowflex for anything more than toning.

I prefer the elliptical over treadmill

I strongly advise against any type of Bowflex or revolutionary workout machines. The classic machines are what you need to get ripped. I can easily do all the weight on a Bowflex machine (which is now collecting dust in my basement) but once I got freeweights I found out I'm nowhere near as strong as I thought. Those Bowflex machines go up to like 250 lbs but with free weights I max at 175 lbs (bench press). If you're really looking to get ripped, get some free weights and a spotter. I can promise it will be harder and you'll be far more sore than with a Bowflex, but you'll see better results. These days I honestly wouldn't use a Bowflex for anything more than toning.

 

 

 

Thats not necessarily a bad thing, after all; a lot of people don't want the excess bulk, but rather just a have half and half, some bulk and a good amount of tone, and I'm sure the Bowflex does fairly good in both categories.

 

 

 

To the OP: What sort of results are you looking for? Might have helped to tell us if your looking to become some sort of body builder; muscle mass, or just tone.

 

 

 

Thats not necessarily a bad thing, after all; a lot of people don't want the excess bulk, but rather just a have half and half, some bulk and a good amount of tone, and I'm sure the Bowflex does fairly good in both categories.

 

 

 

I'd have to say it's more or less 75% tone 25% mass. And if he's looking for toning he can do it all for free. You can tone basically your entire body using just your body and simple things from around your house (as well as a good diet). He could save a hell of a lot of money if he's just looking for toning.

Dude, stop with the tildes. It's really freakin' annoying.

 

 

 

And I've honestly never seen the attraction of gyms, home or otherwise. I can't really justify using anything other than a bench-press. There are plenty of exercises you can do with your body and the floor that will accomplish the same ends. Plus, manual labor > any kind of gym workout. Go split some firewood or something.

Dude, stop with the tildes. It's really freakin' annoying.

 

 

 

And I've honestly never seen the attraction of gyms, home or otherwise. I can't really justify using anything other than a bench-press. There are plenty of exercises you can do with your body and the floor that will accomplish the same ends. Plus, manual labor > any kind of gym workout. Go split some firewood or something.

 

 

 

Find me a 400 lb log -that I can easily balance on my shoulders crossing behind my head- so I can do my weighted calf raises. Yeah, manual labor isn't going to build muscle like weight lifting would. Splitting firewood would be like toning. You're not really pushing your body to the point your muscles are all torn up and are basically useless until they've repaired themselves. You're just using up all your energy and burning a lot of calories. As for a bench press being the only lift.. I can see that if all you care about is your chest and arms (not a signifigant amount). You need more than that if you want your body in top shape. Curls for your biceps, tricep press down for your triceps, lateral pull down for your lats (or pull ups but the lat pull down > pull ups), etc.

Dude, stop with the tildes. It's really freakin' annoying.

 

 

 

And I've honestly never seen the attraction of gyms, home or otherwise. I can't really justify using anything other than a bench-press. There are plenty of exercises you can do with your body and the floor that will accomplish the same ends. Plus, manual labor > any kind of gym workout. Go split some firewood or something.

 

 

 

Find me a 400 lb log -that I can easily balance on my shoulders crossing behind my head- so I can do my weighted calf raises. Yeah, manual labor isn't going to build muscle like weight lifting would. Splitting firewood would be like toning. You're not really pushing your body to the point your muscles are all torn up and are basically useless until they've repaired themselves. You're just using up all your energy and burning a lot of calories. As for a bench press being the only lift.. I can see that if all you care about is your chest and arms (not a signifigant amount). You need more than that if you want your body in top shape. Curls for your biceps, tricep press down for your triceps, lateral pull down for your lats (or pull ups but the lat pull down > pull ups), etc.

 

 

 

I have to agree with deloriagod here. Manual labor is fine on occasion, but how often will you be chopping firewood or whatever else there is to be doing?

 

 

 

Thing is, home gyms, or even gyms outside home are convenient. Thats what it ultimately comes down to; convenience. The majority people live in the city, and there just isn't a whole lot of tree's to chop down for firewood or manual labor to do.

what's with the whole '~' thing? (no beef)

 

 

 

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