Wellness

[Mom2Dogs]

We recently sold a Nordic Trac elliptical.  DH had to much trouble with his knees to use it, and it was hard to use, took a lot of effort.   I like to have some sort of exercise equipment in the house especially during the winter, and yes, I do use it....and he will to.

I am in no hurry to purchase right now as I/we will get out and walk this spring/summer.  Looking ahead to fall/winter is there something that can be recommended?  We are thinking a treadmill but again, no hurry to buy right now, thanks!

[mom2four0418]

I own the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E902 Air Walk Trainer Elliptical Machine Glider w/ LCD Monitor. It has a small footprint and is quiet, and low impact.  I also have the Aeropilates which could be another option for you.  Good Luck!

[sidsmom]

I’m a big proponent of buying a monthly membership to a

fitness facility and actually using it! 😀

Too many times, we try & save money by purchasing equipment

which falls into the ‘you get what you pay for’ category and

it’s not enjoyable to use or it breaks frequently.

Having a monthly commitment to a fitness center (for minimal $),

it allows you professional quality equipment...and so many more

options other than the one activity you are limited to in your

spare room.   Plus it’s nice to have that group interaction by seeing

the same faces every day!  

Check w/ your insurance to see if fitness/gym memberships

are included...or depending on your age, Silver Sneakers 

might be an option. 

[fthunt]

A treadmill will never - but - never cross my front door again.  Don't know your ages but (good old) Nevada Senator Harry was injured badly on TM.....t just heard, this ,week, he lost eyesight in one. He was thrown against cabinets.  And I gave away (free) a $1,000 TM after it 'threw' me to the floor.  Better try one before buying. 

[Mom2Dogs]

@fthunt, we had a treadmill years ago....we pretty much wore it out and we never had a problem, but thanks for the warning.

[GAQShopr53]

This is probably one of the best pieces of exercise equipment I have ever invested in. I have terrible knees and purchased from HSN. It was invented by the same guy who invented the Teeter and is called the Teeter FreeStep Zero Impact Recumbent Cross Trainer (609-159).

[september]

I had a Nordic Trac at one time.  It was ok... but in my opinion, the most versatile piece of home exercise equipment is an exercise bike. 

Have had one for the past ten  years. Went from a recumbant to an upright.  

This is a backup exercise alternative for me.  Walk, run, or hike outside most of the time.  

[hckynut]

@Mom2Dogs 

I have all of the equipment you have mentioned. 2 treadmills and an elliptical, and several others. What I use the most in place of walking and ice skating is 1 of my 2 Recumbent Bikes. I can get both leg strength and cardio from these machines, both at the same time when I choose.

Buy 1 that has a seat adjustment and that will place one's  knees in a position so they never come close to a 90° angle to the quad muscle. My friend a Sports Med Orthopod that specializes in knee and hip repair and replacement recommends the use of recumbent to many of his patients, depending on their specific knee issue.

For me and my love of ice skating, the Recumbent is the perfect machine when it comes to replicating or simulating the leg strokes used in skating. With their back rests, they are also much more comfortable to use that a Stationary Bike.

I have an old Pro Form that I bought about 20 years ago at Sears, and although it is very basic, electronically speaking, it still works as intended very well in spite of many years of very hard use.

My newer Recumbent is made by True and it has most all of the computerized widgets, some of which I even use. I use the True for my Cardio and the ProForm strictly for doing by 1 leg quad strengthening routine. This helps keep my skating muscles, which also support and knee, strong enough to maintain my much younger ice skating speeds.

hckynut

[LindaSal]

I am a true believer in walking for health so I would go with a treadmill.   I am not a bike person so I wouldn't buy one of those.  I had one years ago and hated it.  I'm sure they make them better now with a more comfy seat!   As far as being thrown off the treadmill, that could be the fault of the user too.  Accidents happen but you have to use caution when using any kind of machinery!

[Mom2Dogs]

@LindaSal ...I agree about the treadmill, I do not understand how a person is thrown off one...but I do understand things happen, maybe the speed was to high?