If you can only have one piece of cardio equipment at home....

[Anonymous]

Peloton bike

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a used tread and a bowflex bike (so spent about 1/2 the price of the peloton). In a tiny basement. Not sure why you are limiting to 1 besides space and/or budget....or maybe this is just a fun thought exercise.

OP clearly said budget only allows for one, not sure why you are limited to only reading the title of a post.

I read the post and then read the responses so forgot exactly what the restriction was. However, I think it's helpful to understand budget may not be the limiting factor s/he thinks it may be. If you are talking about a peloton being the one piece of equipment, you are not limited by budget.

[Anonymous]

Treadmill. Had mine for 10 years and it has been my best purchase ever. Best way to get a quick bit of exercise in, or a long run when cold

[Anonymous]

Bikes hurt my butt, treadmills scare me, so I use our rower the most.

[Anonymous]

Treadmill. Bikes get boring FAST, even peloton. I just do not understand this fad. Walking is considered weight bearing exercise too, which will be good for your bones as you age.

[Anonymous]

Treadmill

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what would it be?

I like treadmills, bikes, and rowers, but only have the budget for one. It seems like I'd get more overall muscle engagement from the rower.

Or should I go for the one I like the best? Theoretically I'd use that more, I guess. (Treadmill).

It would help to have your actual budget - there's a big range between $300 and $3,000, and is it only the up-front expense that is constrained, or do you need something that doesn't include an ongoing subscription cost?

If it were $3,000, I would either get the Peloton, or get a less expensive spin bike and use the Peloton app with it to save some of my budget for more/other stuff (weights, rower, etc.). The Peloton app provides a TON of other content - yoga, pilates, boot camp, strength, stretching, meditation, cardio ... - so also presents plenty of opportunity for full body engagement.

A good rower (Concept II) costs about $800-1,000 new; if you can find one used for significantly less, JUMP ON IT because it'll be a steal - those things are indestructible, and the few parts that are subject to wear/tear are available from the manufacturer and not hard to replace. Rowing provides full body engagement for sure - along with XC skiing, it is generally considered one of the sports that uses the most muscles across your body - and as a former college rower, I own a CII and still use it now and then, but prefer the Peloton because (a) the content is more engaging - the CII monitor fish game just doesn't do it for me; and (b) it's kind of a bummer to be so far away from the splits I could pull in college (sigh ...). You will need to spend some time getting your stroke right, but there are great videos, apps, classes for that; Dark Horse Rowing is well regarded.

I don't know what ellipticals cost.

I loathed every treadmill I've ever used until I tried the Peloton Tread+ (the slatted one that is the subject of the recall) - obviously they are expensive and aren't available currently, but it's a better ride/feel than any other ones so, following on the comment that "you should buy the one you'll use", we would not buy one other than that bc it wouldn't get used. With it, I actually am happy to run indoors - would never have expected to like it this much.
(Obviously, all fitness equipment presents dangers and appropriate measures should be taken if you have kids/pets, like using safety keys to disable treads/ellipticals, turning the bike resistance to max so kids can't fool with the pedals, etc.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bikes hurt my butt, treadmills scare me, so I use our rower the most.

Bike should not hurt your butt after consistent use.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Treadmill. Bikes get boring FAST, even peloton. I just do not understand this fad. Walking is considered weight bearing exercise too, which will be good for your bones as you age.

Wow, completely disagree with this. Bike is the only thing that keeps my interest and motivation bc there are lots of moves/speeds/class styles. Treadmills and ellipticals are pure hell to me.

[Anonymous]

Arc Trainer - like an elliptical but better due to motion. Great for long workouts and for intervals. I like the Peloton bike too but arc trainer is easiest on my body.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Treadmill. Bikes get boring FAST, even peloton. I just do not understand this fad. Walking is considered weight bearing exercise too, which will be good for your bones as you age.

Wow, completely disagree with this. Bike is the only thing that keeps my interest and motivation bc there are lots of moves/speeds/class styles. Treadmills and ellipticals are pure hell to me.

Same. I’ve been taking spinning classes for more than 20 years, and the Peloton is perfect for me—my favorite exercise, and I don’t have to leave the house or be around other people.

OP, get what you’ll use. I would not recommend a Peloton if you don’t already know you like spinning. I had a really nice treadmill that I stopped using when I remembered that running hurt my hips and knees, and getting rid of it was such a hassle. Get the thing you know you like and will use.

[Anonymous]

Ive been a serious runner for 20 years. Three marathons, including. Boston. I love to run and coach runners several times a week. I will never understand the logic of a treadmill. Just go outside! We live in an area with amazing places to run. Our weather is good (with the rare exception) year round. Why run in one place inside a building?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Keiser spin bike

+1

[Anonymous]

A 40 male with great stamina - a 54yo woman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ive been a serious runner for 20 years. Three marathons, including. Boston. I love to run and coach runners several times a week. I will never understand the logic of a treadmill. Just go outside! We live in an area with amazing places to run. Our weather is good (with the rare exception) year round. Why run in one place inside a building?

Because some of us can’t safely run due to the time when we would be running. I’m not going to go running outside after the kids go to bed when it’s dark out.