Cardio machine recommendations for a small flat
I live with my boyfriend in a small one bedroom flat. I am looking to get a cardio machine. Could anyone recommend something decent ?
As we live in a small flat size is of an issue, as is noise because there is a baby that lives below us.
Looking to spend 1500-2000 GBP to get a robust, good quality piece of equipment.
Contenders at the moment
- Walking pad treadmill
https://www. powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-wp60-treadmill- walking-pad-cvtm2611?gclid= Cj0KCQiAhs79BRD0ARIsAC6XpaVZllSevVXJVk3I1kTkN53zoe7RSR- VpveiXLgfx7FDqLinDzZVv2AaAv76EALw_wcB
- Bow Flex elliptical/ stepper
https: //www. fitness-superstore .co.uk/bowflex-max- trainer-m3.html
I have already thought of and discounted the Pelton/ spin bikes - as it only works the lower half and am looking for full body cardio.
Thanks
Strongly recommend a climber like this
https://amzn.to/2IBYCEh
Low impact, but gives you a much better workout, in a fraction of the time.
thanks! that looks perfect for our needs
- ski row machine
- mountain climber machine that someone posted above is good
- direct drive indoor trainer (cycling)
All of these machines take up very little space when put away and not in use.
ski row machine looks so cool!
similar to stationary bikes...with the ski row machine you are sitting down...any exercise where you are sitting down requires more mental effort to engage your core to get a good workout...whereby the vertical climber posted above does not...you get a good workout on a climber just by the nature of standing on the thing and having to balance yourself, and it engages your core without any extra thought on your part...sitting exercises are good for perfecting that particular movement...a rower makes you a better rower...a bike makes you a better rider....but a total body workout where you support your own weight standing up engaging all your muscles is a better "workout". If the vertical climber is too intense for you, then the TotalGym is a beginner friendly option (and as a bonus, has more range of motion exercises), but TotalGym costs a little more...$400 vs $200
another good option for exercise at home is OrangeTheory Home Classes - free on YouTube
Orange Theory is based on the idea of keeping your heart rate "in the orange"...not too high...not too low....with a variety of cardio and resistance exercises...and so they use circuit training with a variety of exercises to accomplish that. One of the really good things about Orange Theory is the variety of exercises....Every week they have a new circuit, so it never gets boring or repetitive. Exercise is more fun in a group setting (humans are social animals)...which is why the Orange Theory gyms became so popular...but the home workouts still provide the same physical benefit.
Agreed on the rowing machine for a small space. Great compound workout for upper-body and one could maybe supplement with bodyweight lower body exercises but you seem, based on all your previous posts, to know whether that would be a suitable solution. This is all assuming no access to a gym of course
agree on SkiErg
if I had limited space, I'd do the SkiErg and a pair of running shoes.
if I had a little more space, SkiErg + Assault Bike
however, do not just do cardio. get yourself a 15kg and 20kg kettlebell so you can get some strength (obviously heavier if you're already strong, but those are a good start)
Agree to Wahoo Kickr!
I may try a rower machine to diversify a bit. I just ordered some RX bars. They have a lot of protein and seem pretty natural. I hope they taste good. I like the Larabars but the protein is kind of low.
I'm no nutritionist but I like the Think bars, 20g protein and taste great. They have a decent amount of sugar (sugar alcohols, don't know what that is and why it's different) so taste way better than standard protein bars.
Nothing will beat the peloton for cardio.
They also work the upper body. There are a lot of bike classes that incorporate upper body weights during different intervals, you just need some dumb bells. It's a great work out.
They also just came out with "boot camps" where you bike half the time, and the other half you're doing weights beside the bike. And they also have stength only classes you can do, either body weight or w/ weights.
strongly disagree...any exercise equipment where you are sitting down eliminates the need to fully engage your core....this is why i strongly suggest the vertical climber machines to all my friends...you get a much better total body workout that pelaton or any sationairy bike.
also, a climber costs much less...pelaton is just a money grab (smart for company profits...dumb for all the people who buy into it)
You're going to do that silly climber for 45 minutes every day? Give me a break, that thing looks ridiculous.
Also, half of the cycling is done standing up...
I have a direct drive Wahoo Kickr core indoor bike trainer and would say that it beats the peloton. Also, with direct drive trainers, you can get out and ride the actual bike. Zwift races aren't on Peloton, which are arguably the best way to max out cardio. My HR is to the max in a Zwift race - its a crazy fun experience.
True, but then you'd also need to buy a road bike.
i suggest doing 5 minutes on each
-stationary bike
-rower
-vertical climber
-eliptical
Each with minimal resistance (not nothing...but just a little)...and then feel which one gives you a better workout. I'm certain the Vertical Climber will be a better workout. Who wants to take bets?
I am not sure which one will get you the best workout but I think the stationary bike would get you the worst work out. I have a very good Sole Fitness stationary bike and it is built like a tank but it is not a full body workout. Half of the time I sit and half of the time I stand but it is still not a full body work out. Unless Peleton allows you to work the arms and other parts of the body, I just do not see how it would be all that good.
I have used various ellipticals over the years and they seem to be a very good cardio workout. Lately, I have been using this Glider made by Tony Little. I know it is kind of like an old lady machine but it actually works pretty good if you challenge yourself. They market it as a full body workout it is. It may not be as good as an elliptical machine for cardio but it is probably a better all around machine.
shout out to qvc I used to love the glider! also saw this which is a low impact runner on the same premise as glider (but might be too bulky for for our space)
https:/ /www. fitness-superstore.co.uk /octane-zero-runner -zr7.html
Rower, it can be stored vertically when not in use.
PTON bike 45GBP per month so well within your budget
Rower, great full body workout
Concept 2 is a solid brand and can be stowed away
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