BritNoob Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 I've quickly realised that my general all-round fitness needs to be heavily improved in order to keep up with the other students I train with. I was considering buying something like an Orbitrek (it has sort of peddles and 2 handlebars and incorporates skiing, cycling etc), do you think they're worth the money? Because I have young children it isn't easy for me to find time to go out exercising so this would be ideal as I wouldn't have to leave my front room. They cost a fair bit so I don't want to waste money. I don't expect it to tone my muscles I just want to improve my stamina so I don't get worn out so quickly into training. Anyone else have anything like this at home or do you just rely on the equipment at the gym?
aefibird Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 I think that home gym equipment can be a good thing, as long as you get decent stuff and not go for the cheapest just because it costs less. Plus, having the stuff there in front of you to use means that you'd be able to train whenever you want; fit it in around the kids and house work etc etc. A disadvantage of having equipment at home is that you may not be motiated to use it regularly, whereas with a gym membership you've more chance of motivation, especially if you train with someone else. Anyway, I think it's a good idea - hope it works out well for you if you buy a piece of home gym equipment! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
White Warlock Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 In most cases, home exercise equipment just ends up taking space, or getting stored in the garage. The trick to taking advantage of home exercise equipment is to park it in a place that in the house that you frequent often, such as in front of the television. That's what i do with my row/bicycle. I park it in front of the tv, with the remote velcroed to the handle. When i want to just sit down and watch tv, there's the remote... and it reminds me to not park my butt on the couch, but instead do some exercise. Oh, and yes. A lot of home exercise equipment is garbage. Choose exercise-type equipment that you see at the gyms, not some infomercial magic exercise equipment. The magic isn't in the equipment, it's in the person and how much 'effort' they put into it, so don't be fooled by sales propaganda. Also, you don't need to spend a lot of money. Buy good equipment, but don't overdo it and don't insist upon a complete gym set. Pick the exercise equipment that you'll somewhat enjoy exercising with while sitting there watching stupid shows on the television. Last, the more moving parts, the more likely for something to break. Keep it simple, when it comes to home exercise equipment. Unlike a gym, you end up with the problem of having to fix it. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
battousai16 Posted July 25, 2004 Posted July 25, 2004 also, the more moving parts, the higher chance of a child playing where s/he shouldn't be and getting injured. another advantage to the gym. every now and then my parents will get into health funks. y'know, "i'm gonna' exercise and eat right and lose a lot of weight!". then they go and by an exercise machine. we have all sorts of stuff sitting in storage. my little sister has taken to something or other. but in the end it just gets thrown in the back next to my dad's record player from college and some spare shingles. i was having an interesting conversation with my instructor not to long ago at an open work out, and he has a firm belief that there isn't really much that machines and weights can do that you can't do with aeorbic activity. he showed me his work out routine, and it was mostly weird swoosh-y push ups and hindu squats. well, that and hwarang do. and a bit of stretching. and he's pretty fit. i dunno, i'm no expert, it just seems that people who buy gym equipment just end up taking space in there basement. feel free to show me wrong. just be sure to remember to use it "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
BritNoob Posted July 25, 2004 Author Posted July 25, 2004 This is what I was thinking of getting.... http://www.bestpriceontv.com/images/orbitrek.jpg Thoughts?
BritNoob Posted July 25, 2004 Author Posted July 25, 2004 I don't think the woman comes with it though......I'll have to check that
battousai16 Posted July 25, 2004 Posted July 25, 2004 personally, i'd just run around a hilly area, but to each his own. if you think you're gonna' use it... "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
aefibird Posted July 25, 2004 Posted July 25, 2004 I don't think the woman comes with it though......I'll have to check that Gah, that was gonna be my next question!! Well, if you've used one of those machines before (in the gym of wherever) then good. If you've never used one then go to a gym and try it out - no point in spending hard earned £££ on something you're gonna use once and then hate. White Warlock's advice of putting the machine somewhere prominent is good. Instead of putting it in a spare bedroom or loft or cellar/basement, having it in a place where you can easily get to it is a good idea - you'll look at it and it should (hopefully) prompt you to use it. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
aefibird Posted July 25, 2004 Posted July 25, 2004 Good place! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
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