Starting a new diet, and looking to buy a piece of exercise equipment - what's best?

[Anonymous]

So I've been looking around and I can't decide what is the best. In the past I've used a treadmill, and I get completely burnt out on it quick. I never really noticed any differences from it, but I may not used it enough to really do much effectiveness.

What do you think is better? A spinning machine (stationary bike) or the rowing machine? Are either of these very effective? If not, which is best for an all over body workout? My legs aren't very big, but my stomach is getting out of shape, and that's what I'm wanting to focus more on.. my upper half.

Thank you in advance for the information :)

[TangerineFire1]

The rowing machine is a total body work out. But I believe you might burn out on that. Now the elliptical machine I prefer. I love that machine. Then there is the schwinn airdyne. All three work the total body. I go to the gym three to four times a week. There you have all the options, so you can switch it up if you get bored. It is really personal preference. Like I said I love the elliptical, I do an 60 minutes on that lovely apparatus 3 to 4 times a week with weights twice a week. Good luck with your choice, whatever you do have fun.

[madmisskelly]

Elliptical. You can hop on that machine and zone out. Easy one to get used to. You can be on it while you watch TV. That's if you want a cardio machine.

A combined home gym is another good idea.

[martyfellow]

I'd go with the rowing machine, since it works out a wider range of muscles than the bike. Plus, you can bike out of doors, which is always more fun..

For indoor, winter workouts, the rowing machine is great. Like any piece of such equipment, you will get bored with it if you never do anything else in the way of fitness.

That's why a gym is always the better alternative. You can do varying routines there, and not get bored, and also you aren't distracted by home duites at the gym.

[Cowboy5]

Go with P90X or Insanity by Beachbody. Diet is 80% of the results. P90X will require a pull up bar, and that is it. There is support available, and you can use something like myfitnesspal.com to track your calories in and out.

[iPood]

Running outside is very effective and much cheaper. Its also a mood booster since you're in nature, and you will get your vitamin d too

[michael0314]

Nordic Trak, There's no better machine for very low impact cardio work. Excellent equipment that simulates cross country skiing, which is an ass kicker, trust me. I've had one for years.

[Foreigner]

I say just getting outside and running would be good enough,but that is just me.

[rowing125]

Concept 2 is a great one to buy and invest in

[jmr2191]

Home gym by tuff stuff