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Cardio Machines

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  • 06-03-2016 7:47pm
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    redzerdrog
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    What is the best machine for home use or are they all the same? Which burns the most/least calories and is there any other pros/cons?

    Basically looking for something to use at home in the evenings and currently thinking one of them cross trainer machines however open to getting anything.

    So would you recommend a Stationary Bike, cross trainer, treadmill, rowing machine or stepper or any other suggestions?

    Thanks is advance


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    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users Posts: 24,578 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    If you're intent on getting a machine, the best one is the one you're likely to use.

    More often than not, they end up as expensive clothes horses.


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    siochain
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    personal preference is concept 2 rower or an airdyne


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    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    If you're looking at an airdyne, get an air assault bike instead. Air Dynes are beraking left right and centre in gyms right now. Don't know if its a manufacturing fault, or thru abuse though :)


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    Blackclaret
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    Try hiring a few different machines or take a short gym membership to see which you are likely to use best. I to would favour the erg, but know plenty who hate it. Pair of bluetooth headphones a good investment if you go down the rowing route.


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    Todd Gack
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭Todd Gack


    Blackclaret wrote: »
    Pair of bluetooth headphones a good investment if you go down the rowing route.

    Yep, I've sliced the cable in two on a rowing machine before, decent pair too.

    As others have said the best machine is the one you enjoy the most and will therefore keep using. Personally I get the best workout from a rower but would pick a bike if I was stuck with only one machine.


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    _Tombstone_
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    Insanity DVD


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    strelok
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    20 euro skipping rope?


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    _Tombstone_
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    strelok wrote: »
    20 euro skipping rope?

    20 quid!!!!?

    No recession there.


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