Who has a stationary exercise bike?

[fund razor]

Ha, really??? What makes you think that? I've seen that proven incorrect personally.:seeya:

Their "fit test" is basically a test of whether you can hold your body balanced to the left or right. I took it, and it said that my fit age is 37. My actual age is almost 43, my diet age is 50, and my liver age is 75.

I brought nothing to the table except balance and was declared nearly fit.:sifone:

Oh... and bamm.

 

[JJ Apache]

:biggrinjester:

 

[ChiefApache]

Many of us got on there and we exploded 10 times our original size. :sifone: and way older than we are!

I still can't do the soccer. I guess I'm terribly off balance.

 

[inbetween]

damn pandas

 

[fund razor]

I guess I'm terribly off balance.

You would need better balance with a different boat.

Oh God.... we have hijacked the heck out of this bad boy. Sorry about that.

 

[inbetween]

Oh God.... we have hijacked the heck out of this bad boy. Sorry about that.

You guys will just have to make it up to me with Apache rides :26:

 

[Tommy Gun]

Screw the bike, get an elliptical.

 

[redhotsommer]

Careful with the ellipticals...not so good on the knees in the long run. I say just buy an ACTUAL bike, then buy a stationary trainer. That way...you could use it inside AND outside. But then, I'm a bike freak.

 

[Ms PatriYacht]

If you want a stationery trainer I will sell you Ian's real cheap. I am not sure what type
Mike has but Ian's is just a big roller on the floor, it took him a while to get the knack of balancing, I know he got a good work out on it, but has not used it in 10 years.

Why not get a gym membership instead, there are a lot of cheap gyms popping up for about $15.00 a month, this way you can try all the eqipment and see what you like best. I honestly think cross trainning is better then doing the same machine day in and day out. It would get pretty pricy to have an elliptical, a bike, and treadmill at home, plus the home stuff is never as good as what is in the gym. If I a not mistaken Red hot besides being a die hard biker is also an avid runner.

 

[ChiefApache]

damn pandas

:sifone::rofl:

 

[ChiefApache]

You guys will just have to make it up to me with Apache rides :26:

That's never a problem!

 

[FULL FORCE]

I was looking for recommendations on which one to buy, what features I should look for. My Wii fit says I'm ok but I don't believe it :26: So I'm gonna try to stay healthy. Didn't see what I liked on craigslist.



So...if I bought a...oh never mind

What's everyone getting?

My Wii Mii is still obese, you are good!

I am working on it though....

see you guys soon!

 

[Tommy Gun]

Careful with the ellipticals...not so good on the knees in the long run.QUOTE]

Curious as to why...there is no impact involved with an ellipical so why would it be any harded on the knees then a bike???? They became popular because of the low impact...i.e better than a treadmill. In fact the trainers encourage their use.

They are also more beneficial for your core as you are standing and can do so without holding on. A stationary bike does not offer any core benefit that I'm aware of.

Please do explain.

 

[inbetween]

If you want a stationery trainer I will sell you Ian's real cheap. I am not sure what type
Mike has but Ian's is just a big roller on the floor, it took him a while to get the knack of balancing, I know he got a good work out on it, but has not used it in 10 years.

Why not get a gym membership instead, there are a lot of cheap gyms popping up for about $15.00 a month, this way you can try all the eqipment and see what you like best. I honestly think cross trainning is better then doing the same machine day in and day out. It would get pretty pricy to have an elliptical, a bike, and treadmill at home, plus the home stuff is never as good as what is in the gym. If I a not mistaken Red hot besides being a die hard biker is also an avid runner.

Thanks. No gym or YMCA for us. Not our thing. Beth has a treadmill that she uses everyday. Yes, everyday. And not for hanging clothes on. Had it for 5-6 years. Still works well. 2 people at 15/mo each for a gym that we wouldn't go to adds up to a nice bike in a years time.

 

[Mitcher T]

I have a real road bike that I have on a stationary trainer during the winter. Do yourself a favor....get a real bike that you can take for a real ride most of the time, then put it on the trainer in the off season. You'll appreciate the air and the scenery much better.

 

[fund razor]

You guys will just have to make it up to me with Apache rides :26:

My new power just keeps creeping up, bring gas money ok?

Donna: you make a good point about varied workouts, I even remember Viperfitness mentioning the value of "tricking" your body. But I think that if you had a decent bike/climber/elliptical you could vary the program and the resistance, supplement other activity, mix in a real road bike like Mitcher T says, mix up your routine, etc... and you would still be doing pretty good.
I stopped going to the gym when I tired of carrying a towel full of other people's sweat around with me. I have a bike, a road bike, a wieder machine and some good free weights. The only hole in my program is that I don't put the time in.

 

[inbetween]

My new power just keeps creeping up, bring gas money ok?

You would ask for the one thing that's in short supply. :biggrinjester:

 

[inbetween]

Thanks to all for all the suggestions and advice. Beth and I do have outdoor bikes that we ride weather and time permitting. It's kinda cold in NE during the winter :ack2: We decided on a Nautilus stationary bike. Seemed well reviewed and almost reasonably priced. Now does anyone have any motivation they can spare :sifone: