Home Gym Equipment...

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Mrs Arcstriker

Right now we own the MOTHER of all Bowflex machines (this thing is HUGE!) and we also own the Total Gym (think Chuck Norris infomercial...) Both have been really great, but they lack a serious aerobic component. So...We just ordered the BowFlex treadclimber...(the middle grade one that retails for a bit over 2K...) Does anybody have one? Do you like/hate it? Why?

Any other recommendations for home gym equipment that I don't have yet? I am pretty excited about the treadclimber and I hope that it doesn't suck. I really want to quit my gym membership because quite frankly I am always at work when they are open and I am wasting money each month.

What are the home-gym purchases that you still use, and what do you recommend? I don't care if it is just a great workout DVD...Suggestions?

I would love to hear how the treadclimber works out for you. I wanted to get one, but the cost was more than I was willing to pay. Do you not like ellipicals? With those your arms are getting somewhat of a workout as well (unlike the treadclimber).

I have the Bow Flex also and used to use it, but haven't now in years. When I did use it, it was infrequently because I still preferred free weights.

I know I should sell it at this point because it is just taking up a lot of space in an already small house and I doubt I will ever get back into using it.

Originally Posted by Mrs Arcstriker

I prefer long, extended cardio workouts with little emphasis on muscle-building. 5 years ago I was heavily into body building but didn't like the look of my body, despite the fact that I was in my best shape ever.

I've been away from working out for ages now and am squishy and chubby in all the wrong places so my goal is more towards losing fat and gaining very lean muscle without bulk. Can you get that from a punching bag routine?

I doubt that would be the quickest way to your goal, and really doubt it would get you where you want to go, anyway.