Home gym
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Little John
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Hi Lilla,
I have a rowing machine (Concept2 Series D) and a Total Gym (replica of one, anyway). I just got a cheapie rubberband weight set for targeting stuff too, since the Total Gym is better for "big" lifting (presses, squats, etc), but not so much for targeting the little guys like rotator cuffs and high-rep lifting.
They both breakdown nicely to take up not too much room, and I can get the rower ready (or not) in under 30 seconds, the TG take a little longer, but not by much.
Good luck!
I have a rowing machine (Concept2 Series D) and a Total Gym (replica of one, anyway). I just got a cheapie rubberband weight set for targeting stuff too, since the Total Gym is better for "big" lifting (presses, squats, etc), but not so much for targeting the little guys like rotator cuffs and high-rep lifting.
They both breakdown nicely to take up not too much room, and I can get the rower ready (or not) in under 30 seconds, the TG take a little longer, but not by much.
Good luck!
Avibration plates are good but the ones made for home use are not, as they are not build to high enough standards compared to the commercial ones so the frequency and amplitude are badly effected the heavier you are hugely reducing the benefits.
cross trainer is good but takes up a lot of space and don't always fit the users limb length comfortably
treadmill = good value if you like running
free weights or bands are almost essential
cross trainer is good but takes up a lot of space and don't always fit the users limb length comfortably
treadmill = good value if you like running
free weights or bands are almost essential
Cherise
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We have a Lifestyler stair step exercise machine and a Total Gym. We got them both at garage sales, for less than $100 each. That is the approach I recommend: go to garage sales and get whatever you can find for cheap.
That said, I do like them both. Obviously, the stair stepper is for cardio and the Total Gym is for strength.
The Total Gym can be folded up for storage really small. The resistance is adjustable so that you either pull 100% of your weight or 75% or 50% or 25%. When I first started, I weighed 240 and was pulling 25%. Now, I weigh 148 and am pulling 75%.
I used both diet and exercise to lose the weight, and still am, to keep the weight off. I have kept it off since March.
That said, I do like them both. Obviously, the stair stepper is for cardio and the Total Gym is for strength.
The Total Gym can be folded up for storage really small. The resistance is adjustable so that you either pull 100% of your weight or 75% or 50% or 25%. When I first started, I weighed 240 and was pulling 25%. Now, I weigh 148 and am pulling 75%.
I used both diet and exercise to lose the weight, and still am, to keep the weight off. I have kept it off since March.
castlegirl
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I love having a treadmill at home. In the winter it's so worth it when it's so freezing outside.