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Post by smalltowngirlie on Oct 1, 2022 15:30:11 GMT
If you could only have one piece of at home exercise equipment, what would you choose and why?
Thank you.
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Post by peabay on Oct 1, 2022 15:37:15 GMT
Treadmill. I live in New England so we have about 5 or 6 good months of walking weather and I don't like using the winter as an excuse not to get at least a 1/2 hour of walking in every day.
I have the Peloton Tread and I really love it.
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 1, 2022 15:43:24 GMT
I live in a place where I can run and walk year round outside.
I would choose just some 5-10lb hand weights to do strength training. Especially if I can pair that with the Peleton app on my iPad.
I’ve never used the Peleton bike so not sure if I would choose that instead.
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Post by ellen on Oct 1, 2022 15:44:35 GMT
I love my spin bike - enough that I got a second one. I have a Schwinn IC4 in town and an IC3 at the lake. A bike doesn't take up a lot of space. I was concerned it would be in the way at the cabin and it's not. Peloton workouts are great. Winter weather forces me to workout inside and the athletic club options in my area are not great.
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Post by gar on Oct 1, 2022 15:45:21 GMT
Hand weights. I've had all manner of exercise equipment and have sworn never again because they never get used for very long but hand weights are great for maintaining muscle tone at my age and don't take up any space.
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Post by anaterra on Oct 1, 2022 15:57:30 GMT
We have a treadmill, elliptical and home gym weight thing ( with the pulleys and different seat sections )...
Our employer reimburses us $100 at the end of the year for buying a piece of equipment.. dh n i both work there so its basically like the company bought it for us... and yes we did check and double check that we could both reimbursed for the same item... we are not trying to get fired from a place we have both worked for more then 20 years...
I totally misread this op...i thought it was equipment we have... not what we want.. oops
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Post by katlady on Oct 1, 2022 16:08:25 GMT
Free/hand weights and a barbell.
After that, a squat rack and a bench.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Oct 1, 2022 16:16:52 GMT
Treadmill.
I love walking, but don't feel safe walking outside by myself.
I walk at the gym.
I would walk a lot more, if I had a treadmill at home.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Oct 1, 2022 16:19:16 GMT
I love to row so a rowing machine.
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Post by littlemama on Oct 1, 2022 16:47:08 GMT
We have an elliptical.
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Post by paget on Oct 1, 2022 16:56:17 GMT
I’m going to say my peloton. I do a lot of different exercises but the bike is the only one I couldn’t do without - could still do yoga could my mat, could do strength with body weight, I can walk outside even with out my treadmill.
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Post by Katie on Oct 1, 2022 16:57:06 GMT
We have an elliptical, but if I could only pick one, I would choose a treadmill.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Oct 1, 2022 17:22:52 GMT
A Tonal gym
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Post by Linda on Oct 1, 2022 17:37:23 GMT
we really like our Aviron rower
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Post by garcia5050 on Oct 1, 2022 17:45:53 GMT
There was this thing called a Roman chair. It helped do all these different ab exercises. I loved it and need to get one. And it’s super cheap.
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Post by peaname on Oct 1, 2022 17:52:58 GMT
If money were no object a treadmill but I have a Schwinn IC4 spin bike it was $850 well spent. Its name is Noah. Noah Scuses. I do the Peloton workouts. I greatly prefer to walk or run outdoors but the weather doesn’t always cooperate.
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Post by paigepea on Oct 1, 2022 18:13:50 GMT
A set of weights.
We have weights, a treadmill and some bands / balls. The treadmill hasn’t been used in a year. I prefer zoom cardio classes or the peloton app cardio classes. I do enjoy weight work.
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Post by busy on Oct 1, 2022 18:16:53 GMT
The upcoming Peloton rower. Rowing is fantastic cardio + strength and I really enjoy it. I tried the peloton one at my local store and it’s the best rower I’ve used.
I can’t run due to joint issues so I need machine-based cardio. I do love a bike but i doesn’t do anything for upper body strength. Thus, a rower is the closest I could get to an all-in-one. But honestly, I’d never be without a good set of weights and kettlebells.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Oct 1, 2022 18:26:50 GMT
Treadmill. I have an older NordicTrack. It must be about 10 years old. I have a finished basement where it lives. It’s a little noisy, not very high tech, but I’ve never had any problems with it ever.
I had a recumbent bicycle, too. But rarely used it, so I gave it to my grandson. He’s a high school athlete and he has a lot of other exercise, weight lifting and strength training gym items in his parents basement. He uses it way more than I ever did.
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Post by elaine on Oct 1, 2022 18:40:34 GMT
For me, it is a treadmill, no doubt.
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Post by smartypants71 on Oct 1, 2022 20:01:19 GMT
A full set of dumbbells and resistance bands.
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Post by ModChick on Oct 1, 2022 20:14:07 GMT
Free/hand weights and a barbell. After that, a squat rack and a bench. Same. |
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Post by scrappinghappy on Oct 1, 2022 21:58:20 GMT
I love my Hydrow rowing machine. If money is of no concern, Peloton just announced their new rowing machine which is 50% more than the Hydrow. Or you can get a Concept 2 rower but that doesn't have the app and all the classes that comes with
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Post by peaname on Oct 1, 2022 22:52:06 GMT
The upcoming Peloton rower. Rowing is fantastic cardio + strength and I really enjoy it. I tried the peloton one at my local store and it’s the best rower I’ve used. I can’t run due to joint issues so I need machine-based cardio. I do love a bike but i doesn’t do anything for upper body strength. Thus, a rower is the closest I could get to an all-in-one. But honestly, I’d never be without a good set of weights and kettlebells. I love that you can store it upright. |
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Post by malibou on Oct 1, 2022 23:02:22 GMT
Hand weights and a bosu ball.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Oct 1, 2022 23:06:26 GMT
Ankle weights. I have a gym on our property. It’s awesome! We also have a pool.
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Post by lisae on Oct 1, 2022 23:25:39 GMT
By equipment, I'm assuming you are meaning something reasonably pricey that takes up a decent amount of space. For me that would be an elliptical because it is good exercise and doesn't seem to bother my joints like some other things do.
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Post by paget on Oct 2, 2022 0:13:17 GMT
The upcoming Peloton rower. Rowing is fantastic cardio + strength and I really enjoy it. I tried the peloton one at my local store and it’s the best rower I’ve used. I can’t run due to joint issues so I need machine-based cardio. I do love a bike but i doesn’t do anything for upper body strength. Thus, a rower is the closest I could get to an all-in-one. But honestly, I’d never be without a good set of weights and kettlebells. I didn’t realize they had them at the store to try! Are you getting one? Dh is thinking I should but I don’t know if I want to spend the money right now. Also, I’ve actually never rowed so I’d want to see if I even like it!  |
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Post by busy on Oct 2, 2022 0:30:48 GMT
The upcoming Peloton rower. Rowing is fantastic cardio + strength and I really enjoy it. I tried the peloton one at my local store and it’s the best rower I’ve used. I can’t run due to joint issues so I need machine-based cardio. I do love a bike but i doesn’t do anything for upper body strength. Thus, a rower is the closest I could get to an all-in-one. But honestly, I’d never be without a good set of weights and kettlebells. I didn’t realize they had them at the store to try! Are you getting one? Dh is thinking I should but I don’t know if I want to spend the money right now. Also, I’ve actually never rowed so I’d want to see if I even like it! TBD. I’d like one but I’m not sure I can fit it in my garage gym. |
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Post by librarylady on Oct 2, 2022 0:49:32 GMT
Treadmill....which is the only exercise equipment I use. DH has some hand/arm weights but he rarely uses them.
For over 30 years I walked 2 miles before work. I deeply regret stopping that when I retired. I credit that with the good health I have now. I try to use my treadmill at least 3 times per week but that just does not happen. If I have a morning appointment, I won't use it before the appointment.
I want to change but (apparently) not enough to actually change.
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