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Amanda <[email hidden]> typed:
Quoted message said:I am interested in purchasing a piece of exercise equipment to use. I
have a pilates dvd that I picked up, 2-10lb weights and some pilates
rope thingy that I'm sure I'll understand after I use the DVD.However I wanted to get something that I know I can exercise
vigorously on and work up a sweat. But my problem is that I'm torn
between getting an exercycle or a treadmill.
I don't know what an exercycle is -- do you have a link for the one you
want?
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I see a lot of people comment about running on the treadmill, but I'm
not sure which would be better - thoughts? opinions? Any input would
help as I'm not sure myself ;p
I don't think you need to run on anything. Walking fast is great, even more
so if the treadmill has an incline.
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The only problem with an exercycle currently would be that all the
models I have seen have a maximum weight handling of 250lbs. With
that, I'd have to wait until I lost another 16lbs before I could get
one.
I doubt you need to worry at just 16 lbs over...they design some margin in.
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I'm kind of looking for something I can get before that, so I don't
have to put it off. However I just might not be looking at the right
brands/models.
As someone who has spent a lot of time on a stationary bike, I think you
really should avoid buying anything that is cheap. This of this as an
investment that will last a lifetime. A cheap exercise device is sure to
collect dust. Frankly, I suggest something on the other of this:
http://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?model=10841
With the dual action of pedalling and moving your arms. I absolutely
guarantee that you can work up a serious sweat on one of these. Get
yourself a good mp3 player and a TV to go with it, as well as a good strong
fan to blow air directly on you while you ride.
Unless you have some physical ailment now, don't assume you can't exercise
on this...in fact, I think this is better than the treadmill because there
will be no impact on your feet with this. And you can later alternate
between riding this and walking outside for variation.
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Thanks in advance for your help!285.5/266/120 monthly-goal: 5