Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have room for 2 maybe 3 pieces of equipment to get me started what are the best single pieces of equipment to have? I am thinking a elliptical, a Rower (I like rowing and it is full body) and maybe a Airdyne air bike. Thoughts? Also what is the best heart rate monitor out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Gym membership > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Gym membership > * This, because in a month, youre not gonna use the shit you buy. If you have a monthly membership you see keep coming from your acct, itll probably remind/spur you to go, and actually use it vs. paying for nothing. At least it did for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nope I despise going to the gym and have paid for a membership more than once for a year at a shot and went less than 5 times. I am putting equipment in place of my couch and tv and it will get used. This is WAY more than "Hey I should lose ten pounds I think I will buy a bowflex" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 weight bench, dumbbells, and whatever cardio machine you will actually use I lost more weight when I had a weight bench in the house than I ever lost going to the gym. Sadly I didn't have room to keep it around. With that you can do bench press with dumbbells or regular weight bar, squats (not super easy without a squat rack but still very possible), bent over rows using dumbbells, deadlifts, curls, overhead tricep extensions. Most weight benches have an extension to do legs as well. With a weight bench you can do most of what you could do on machines at the gym. If I had more room I'd seriously think about getting an elliptical and weight bench and forget about the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have room for 2 maybe 3 pieces of equipment to get me started what are the best single pieces of equipment to have? I am thinking a elliptical, a Rower (I like rowing and it is full body) and maybe a Airdyne air bike. Thoughts? Also what is the best heart rate monitor out? Personally, I have found having a trainer more beneficial then owning any equipment. Being "accountable" to someone seems to help. Steven (2pointslow on CR) is who I am working with. Hit him up if you want to try it out! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Gym membership + Trainer > * Most effective way for me is joining a good CrossFit gym. Great people, awesome atmosphere, no egos (in ours anyway), and you get guidance and training from people who know what they're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRunnin72SST Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Run until you vomit then push, sit, and pull daily. Mix with the occasional heavy bag and net gains. -Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great move, and commitment Scott. If you like the rower, go with that. It is full body and it feels great too. I do it for warm up and for 5 minutes after, on back day. It comes down to get what you'll enjoy. I have an adjustable bench and dumbells that will get you almost everything for lifting you would want or need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 http://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/header_sm_image/0dc2d03fe217f8c83829496872af24a0/c/o/concept2-rower.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I would recommend a treadmill, air bicycle, and leave enough room if possible for lunges, push ups, squats, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 A simple bench, maybe a bench press rack and some dumbells. A gym membership is great until you realize you have to drive there every fucking time, and share the equipment. Plus if you pay $30 to $50 a month, you could have easily just bought weights for the cost of a years worth of memberships. Hell, I just bought a bench, and nice squat rack combo, 2 olympic bars and 400+ lbs of weight for $350. Ill have it for life, and wil never pay for a membership again. As for heart rate monitors, don't do it. The best guage for that is perceived effort. If doing cardio, just make sure you are at a conversational pace, meaning you could converse with someone if they were next to you. The key is just getting your heart rate elevated above your resting rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great move, and commitment Scott. If you like the rower, go with that. It is full body and it feels great too. I do it for warm up and for 5 minutes after, on back day. It comes down to get what you'll enjoy. I have an adjustable bench and dumbells that will get you almost everything for lifting you would want or need. +1, just remeber your body weight is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl1647545488 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I have a treadmill and a Bowflex. Having exercise equipment at home works better for me than a gym membership. Much easier to walk down stairs than get in the car and drive somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Scott, I have an old SoloFlex with all the bands and attachments, manuals, etc. If you stick with it, it kicks your ass. If you can use it and can help carry it out of my basement, I'd sell it cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'd try running and dieting for free before you spend a bunch of money on stuff you might not use. Set a goal, like after each 10lbs, you can buy yourself some equipment. That way you know you'll use it. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 If you're set on building your own "home gym". I would suggest a power rack system w/300lb weight set. I nice set of selectorize dumb bells and a treadmill. If you are dead set on a rower they can be beneficial, i rowed for westerville crew in 9th grade.... possibly the best workout ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I agree with getting weights. Hands down best way to lose weight and your muscle mass will increase at the same time. Getting a single machine like a rower might get boring. Thats where the bench and dumbells come in handy. There are so many combinations of motions you can do to mix it up. I use a heavy bag for cardio plus it increases my striking power which is always a plus. Only downside to a weight system is for me was that in 6mo I out grew cheaper sized weights and now I'd be paying quite a bit to keep increasing at home. This is where a cheap gym comes in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I thought about a treadmill but 2 reasons I don't is 1. with my weight and former knee ankles issues (mostly from HS football) I don't want the high impact. 2. At my weight I have to either buy a gym grade unit or plan on replacing in every year or so. Weights will be added but I will most likely have to go to a gym at that point since most home gyms I damn near max out the avail weight not before I start working out. I forgot to mention the elliptical I am getting for free so it is a given I think I will get a rower now and maybe add a bike later. Thanks for the input guys. My goal is 100+ by next June (Next power tour and it is going from Texas across the lower 48 aka the Swap ass belt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wease Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Elliptical for sure. You don't want to run if you're too heavy and have joint problems. You'll hurt yourself and stop doing it. Take it from me, I lost 90+ pounds using mostly the elliptical, some strength training, and a diet change. No running at all. Fuck running, I hate it. Just remember: Being healthy is a lifestyle change, not a diet or something that's going to be temporary. If you're really serious about it, you have to change your whole life and be committed. Good luck... :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) bench, squat rack, some dumbbells, string muscle tank tops, ac/dc greatest hits album and truck load of mirrors /thread Edited August 20, 2012 by Rustlestiltskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I don't even own or have room for a weight bench but I have 1 arm dumbbells. You can lay on the floor and use both at the same time without a bench. Works fine for me. I lost 20 lbs after my divorce by only lifting every other day and changing nothing else about my lifestyle/diet. Disc golf is nice too. Get out and walk around some parks or go hiking. Canoeing and kayaking are great ways to exercise too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you are even thinking of running, and are fat, I wouldn't get a treadmill. Instead, devote yourself to a walking plan, then start running after you lose some weight. Plus the roads are free. Don't buy a treadmill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 If you are even thinking of running, and are fat, I wouldn't get a treadmill. Instead, devote yourself to a walking plan, then start running after you lose some weight. Plus the roads are free. Don't buy a treadmill. Couch to 5K :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy43016 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 you dont need any equipment...the best results you can yeild are from basic body resistent movements (push/pull/sit/dips etc) all can be done for free. Get the book "Convict Conditioning". This will teach you the essentials you need to eventually do a human flag without the use of any weights. Someone mentioned crossfit also...do it. Check out Sealtfit.com or Unioncitymonsters.com for absolutely destructive workouts. I would challenege for most of you to be able to complete these "WOD's" without puking your face off. Some of those WODs do look for weights, but can easily be substituted for things you have around the house...bookbag with books in it etc. Once you get a solid base then buy some weights you know you will use. I have been doing these WODs from both sites for a while now and I am finally able to do the Kokoro camp through Sealfit (check out the video archive and watch some of the evolutions of the camp). Its the first 50 hours of BUD/s Hellweek put on by active duty BUD/s instructors for SOF and BUD/s prep or for those who are up for the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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