what kind of cardio equipment would you buy for home?

[Anonymous]

Another vote for rower. I like the concept 2D. I have gained weight from overeating, but it really doesn't show because the rower keeps me so toned. I am a lifelong jogger but now I am a rowing convert.

[Anonymous]

I'm a long time runner, but woukd probably get a rowing machine. Better overall workout. But I also like running in all types of weather except heat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another vote for the rower. Six months in I've dropped 12 pounds and two dress sizes and I'm still losing. It's a total body workout and burns a ton of calories.

That's great! What's your weekly routine and do you combine with some other form of exercise?

Not PP started rower a month ago and have lost 5 lbs
6500 meters 4 days a week
Walk 10,000 daily
Fitness Pal for calorie and food intact.

My clothes are fitting better and I'm noticing definition in my arms and legs and its only been a month.

[Anonymous]

Stair master "step mill" is the best type of cardio equipment!

[Anonymous]

For those that row, how long do you do it? I've tried it at the gym and it's tough! It's also pretty boring - I don't think I could do it much more than 15 minutes.

[Anonymous]

What I love about the rower is that it gives you a full workout from head to toe.

[Anonymous]

I have a water rower and currently go for 35-40 minutes. Its a very tough work out that requires mental stamina as well as physical stamina. A little like a long run that you mind and body have to make happen. The water rower is very peaceful and almost relaxing from its sound. I started just doing 15 minutes at a time and keep adding on. With interval training, and changing up intensity I've found it easy to keep motivated - that and its such a great work out - it keeps me coming back.

[Anonymous]

I row 5000 meters, which takes me right around 30 minutes. I'll go a bit longer on the weekend when I have more time.

When I started, I could barely go 15 minutes and it took me a few months to build up to 5K. The workout I generally do (there are lots of different ones you can program into the machine) calculates someone of my height and weight burning over 500 calories. It seemed a bit high to me, but based on my previous weight loss and considering what the Lose It Ap (a suggestion I got on this board, thanks!) tells me, I think it's pretty accurate.

I'm nearly 50 and I've managed to beat my body back into shape, so I'm pretty happy with the rower. It wasn't cheap but in less than a year, I think it's paid for itself in terms of fitness, weight loss and my general happiness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I row 5000 meters, which takes me right around 30 minutes. I'll go a bit longer on the weekend when I have more time.

When I started, I could barely go 15 minutes and it took me a few months to build up to 5K. The workout I generally do (there are lots of different ones you can program into the machine) calculates someone of my height and weight burning over 500 calories. It seemed a bit high to me, but based on my previous weight loss and considering what the Lose It Ap (a suggestion I got on this board, thanks!) tells me, I think it's pretty accurate.

I'm nearly 50 and I've managed to beat my body back into shape, so I'm pretty happy with the rower. It wasn't cheap but in less than a year, I think it's paid for itself in terms of fitness, weight loss and my general happiness.

Totally agree. Best money I've spent on myself in years. Glad I made the investment in myself and long term health. Also discovered DH enjoys it as well so we are both getting into better shape. I've stuck with in much longer than other equipment as well since I've seen results.

[Anonymous]

I would try metabolic conditioning workouts you could do with no equipment or minimal equipment. Try the men's health Spartacus workout and the nerd fitness body weight workout.

[Anonymous]

I'd get a good quality treadmill, with a high incline capacity. Such a great calorie burner and leg strength exercise (provided you walk freely/don't hold on to any part of the machine). So many people underestimate, or don't use the incline function.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking for suggestions other than a treadmill.

Background is that I don't want to join a gym because I already pay for a yoga studio. It's the style of yoga I like and I don't want to compromise that with "gym yoga". I've tried for the last 6 months adding running to my yoga workouts and I hate it. My body hurts and I don't find it remotely enjoyable. The only thing I like is that I can feel the cardio benefit. I don't want to lose that, so I'm thinking of buying some sort of cardio equipment for my home. I have a large finished basement with plenty of space.

So what would you get? An elliptical? A bike? A spin bike? (that's different, right?) A rowing machine? Something else I could look in to?

You could join a gym at least for a little bit of time to figure out what equipment you would like. And then compare the prices of gym vs. buying you equipment.