Can you all Share your BEST Exercise machine ? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

stinky · 07-31-2006, 09:38 AM

I personally think a treadmill or an elliptical would be a great investment if you’re trying to loose fat. I can’t afford either one of those, so a gym membership works best for me. If you don’t want to go to the gym and you’re not ready to drop at least a grand, maybe you could try some videos. I love the Firm, Taebo and Pilates and my girlfriend is loosing like crazy with that new Turbo Jam. Running outdoors is great cardio and after you buy the shoes it’s free and does wonders for your stress level. Good luck and congratulations on your healthy lifestyle!

Tiger's Mom · 07-31-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

OK....I'm trying to listen to my alter ego and get off my BUTT and start working out. It's been like 20 years since I was serious about exercise cept for some treadmill walking - which I plan to start doing tommorrow - I also have a Health Rider - which is tiring (boring too) and I believe for cardio - WHY DID I BUY THIS back when they 1st came out ?

I've been reading about a machine called the Ab Lounger - it looks pretty good because it won't hurt your back - and it's under $100.00.
What do you all have and actually USE as far as equipment ?

My friend has one and she is not too happy with it . . .a few others have made similar comments as well. Working out is really hard unless you have the motivation. I am one lazy butt person and so have skipped any exercise at all. A few years ago I was so focused and had reached my goal . . plus I had a treadmill

, but now my mom has it so no more of those for me. Luckily, my motivation has shifted to the dogs and since I walk Tiger twice a day, that is plenty of exercise for me. Just going through my drive makes me pant . . both Tiger's and my tonque are sticking out by the time I am almost back to the house . . . check out my permanent equipment!

Tiger's Mom · 07-31-2006, 10:07 AM

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both Tiger's and my tonque are sticking out by the time I am almost back to the house . . . check out my permanent equipment!

Yikes, you'll need a pair of binoculars to view my exercise equipment . . .I think should be better

LuvMySissy · 07-31-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

Just going through my drive makes me pant . . both Tiger's and my tonque are sticking out by the time I am almost back to the house . . . check out my permanent equipment!

That would do it for me, too!

cribal · 07-31-2006, 10:57 AM

Here's my exercise equipment.

We got it just a few weeks ago. My husband and I quit smoking to be able to afford the payments and it's great exercise for me to be swimming. Swimming uses almost all of your muscles so it's a great work out. So I just make sure that I swim a good bit through the weekend while were on the lake. (Like today my legs and arms are sore from swimming so much this weekend)

So the point is...if you have a pool or a friend that has a pool then you can go swimming. Or if you have a local YMCA or something that you can get a pass to swim through the summer or even through the winter if there's an indoor pool.

Oh man, I just realized.... What am I suppose to do throught the winter????

Crystal

chachi · 07-31-2006, 10:59 AM

My Husband wants a treadmill so bad. He is on weight watchers diet and loses 2 to 2 1/2 lbs a week but if he walked on the treadmill he would lose 4 lbs a week. We used to have a YMCA membership and he would use the treadmill then but we cancelled it to save some money.

red98vett · 07-31-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My Husband wants a treadmill so bad. He is on weight watchers diet and loses 2 to 2 1/2 lbs a week but if he walked on the treadmill he would lose 4 lbs a week. We used to have a YMCA membership and he would use the treadmill then but we cancelled it to save some money.

I used to use my treadmill ALL the time - these last few years ...never. With the hormone problems I just don't have any freaking mortivation anymore. So hopefully I'll just be happy with what I have and use it....

You can get treadmills cheap in the local paper - or have friends check with other friends to see if someone wants to sell one

StewiesMom · 07-31-2006, 02:29 PM

elliptical!

You can have mine 'cause I sure as hell never use it. LOL!

yorkieangel · 07-31-2006, 02:37 PM

You know it's funny because i could walk on a treadmill for hours no problem .. bt last about 5 seconds on elliptical because it seems like WORK to me

yorkieangel · 07-31-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Coming from a fitness professional, the best exercise machine is the one you are actually going to use!!

Hands down the best pieces of fitness equipment are the pilates studio equipment. However, don't waste your money on the infommercial kinds. And, its pointless to purchase a piece of studio equipment cause if you don't know what you're doing, that won't work either!!!! So, I guess I'm really no help unless you want to come to my house and I'll give you a private session on the Reformer or Wunda Chair!!

hahahaha That sounds good but seems like work. That's why I like the Butt and thigh rocker. I sit back and watch those Beverly hillbillies while popping peanuts

romeos mommy · 07-31-2006, 03:39 PM

i tore my esophugus on the ab lounger

now i just walk.

red98vett · 07-31-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by romeos mommy

i tore my esophugus on the ab lounger

now i just walk.

NO WAY ! OMG - that had to be painful ...did you need surgery ?

and Chachi - Tell your hubby way to go - and there are good used treadmills out there - I only paid 200 for mine and it's way cool - I bought it from a friend at work and it's in great condition

romeos mommy · 07-31-2006, 03:44 PM

i had to take prilosec for an acid problem. they i had to take it easy & wait for it to heal. stay away from the ab louger.

yorkieangel · 07-31-2006, 03:45 PM

OK I give UP.. How the heck do you tear your esophogus in the ab lounger.

From SCREAMING at it maybe

Gingergirlsmom · 07-31-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I used to use my treadmill ALL the time - these last few years ...never. With the hormone problems I just don't have any freaking mortivation anymore. So hopefully I'll just be happy with what I have and use it....

You can get treadmills cheap in the local paper - or have friends check with other friends to see if someone wants to sell one

Get a pedometer. Seriously. There's even one you can purchase that downloads all of your information onto a website so you can track miles, calories burned, steps, etc.

I found myself competing with my previous days number of steps, each day I went farther. Talk about motivation! Then, once you've gotten motivated, try the equipment that seems like work!

07-31-2006, 09:38 AM	#31
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	I personally think a treadmill or an elliptical would be a great investment if you’re trying to loose fat. I can’t afford either one of those, so a gym membership works best for me. If you don’t want to go to the gym and you’re not ready to drop at least a grand, maybe you could try some videos. I love the Firm, Taebo and Pilates and my girlfriend is loosing like crazy with that new Turbo Jam. Running outdoors is great cardio and after you buy the shoes it’s free and does wonders for your stress level. Good luck and congratulations on your healthy lifestyle! __________________ Liz & Ginger

07-31-2006, 10:59 AM	#36
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My Husband wants a treadmill so bad. He is on weight watchers diet and loses 2 to 2 1/2 lbs a week but if he walked on the treadmill he would lose 4 lbs a week. We used to have a YMCA membership and he would use the treadmill then but we cancelled it to save some money. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-31-2006, 02:29 PM	#38
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	elliptical! You can have mine 'cause I sure as hell never use it. LOL! __________________ Kristy & Stewie

07-31-2006, 02:37 PM	#39
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	You know it's funny because i could walk on a treadmill for hours no problem .. bt last about 5 seconds on elliptical because it seems like WORK to me __________________ Yorkieangel

07-31-2006, 03:45 PM	#44
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	OK I give UP.. How the heck do you tear your esophogus in the ab lounger. From SCREAMING at it maybe __________________ Yorkieangel

07-31-2006, 03:39 PM	#41
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	i tore my esophugus on the ab lounger now i just walk.

07-31-2006, 03:44 PM	#43
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	i had to take prilosec for an acid problem. they i had to take it easy & wait for it to heal. stay away from the ab louger.