ok what should i buy for cardio?

bbjoe17 · 06-15-2008, 10:53 PM

i have 225 dollars to spend on a cardio machine should i get a gazelle? a bike or what what do you think would be more effective? thanks

josephhkim · 06-15-2008, 11:10 PM

don't buy a gazelle. please.

how bout a jump jope? its a great way to burn calories.

or just jogging or running around the neighborhood is a great way for cardio.

who said you HAD to spend 225 dollars.

therock21 · 06-15-2008, 11:16 PM

run around the block...clenbuterol is the best for losing weight

Accutron · 06-15-2008, 11:29 PM

I wanted to get a spinner bike, like an exercise bike type thing, I those would be good for warm-ups and cool down, or if you have the money or get lucky on CL, the C2rowers are really nice.

HardKore79 · 06-15-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Accutron

I wanted to get a spinner bike, like an exercise bike type thing, I those would be good for warm-ups and cool down, or if you have the money or get lucky on CL, the C2rowers are really nice.

Yep, a spinner bike is a very good choice if biking is your thing. I picked up a used Star Trak for $260 total on ebay.

Leyton Stone · 06-15-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bbjoe17

i have 225 dollars to spend on a cardio machine should i get a gazelle? a bike or what what do you think would be more effective? thanks

Elipitical machine.

GimpyPaw · 06-16-2008, 12:11 AM

A good pair of running shoes, a decent jump rope, and desire. All the cardio your going to need unless you live someplace cold. Love em or hate em, I still swear by a nordic track for quality cardio if you MUST be indoors.

Skidmarx · 06-16-2008, 03:54 AM

How about a real bicycle? Much more fun than exercise bike.

I ride mine all the time.

I've got a 10, 15, 20 mile courses mapped out, depending on how much time I have(and if I'm doing squats next day..lol).

HudsonHicks · 06-16-2008, 11:30 AM

Jump rope, some good running shoes.

Marthby · 06-16-2008, 01:27 PM

Cheap: Jump rope.
Moderate: Punching bag and gloves.
Ballin': A REAL bike.

AaronCF · 06-16-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HudsonHicks

Jump rope, some good running shoes.

x2.

heliospace · 06-16-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronCF

x2.

x2.5

I love my jump ropes. I bought a beaded one 6 weeks ago, then a week later after having totaled it, i bought a nice wired weighted rope. I know running and jump roping can get old and to have a change up is nice, so I'd say a nordic track or rowing machine. I personally want a rowing machine :-P don't ask!

Aaron

HudsonHicks · 06-16-2008, 03:26 PM

Yeah, a rowing machine is good but I always struggled to do rowing post workout. I was on a five day split and did cardio post workout, and never did rowing as in general rowing incorporated at least one of the muscle groups I'd used that day.

I'm doing Rippetoes now, so choice of cardio is easier on off days. I still prefer jump rope

bigc_sams777 · 06-16-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bbjoe17

i have 225 dollars to spend on a cardio machine should i get a gazelle? a bike or what what do you think would be more effective? thanks

They don't have treadmills and ellipticals at ur gym? I always run to get in my cardio. You oughta buy an mp3 player and go for a jog. I put in some earbuds and I'm ready to go. It'd save you money too.