7 day x 30min Cardio Challenge!!!!!

[Scuba_Jenny]

I did my jog this morning, went further than before. Something over 2 miles, maybe 2.25 or so. Then this afternoon Hermit Crab and I walked and jogged down to Wendy's for her dinner. It is about 3/4mile one way. She is "training" for our joint run next month, where she is gonna do her first 5K!!!!!

 

[almitywife]

does anyone have an opinion on these machines?

im feeling a bit bored by walking some days

 

[wb416]

does anyone have an opinion on these machines?

im feeling a bit bored by walking some days

Need to try it first.... one of the things that vary on ellipticals are their "stride length". I don't know how tall you are, but it can effect what is a comfortable stride. I'm 6' 2" so I had to go with a model that has a slightly longer length (20")... some brands are like 15-16" and I felt too constricted on them.

...so... try before you buy, like at a Dick's Sporting Goods or something... otherwise, if it has the features you want, it's a nice non-impact exercise. I went with a Sole E35 8 months ago and love it!!

 

[almitywife]

yikes! $1300US!!

the height thing is somethign i didnt think about.. im nearly 6ft

might pop over to the sports store tomorrow to test out a few before i start bidding on ebay

thanks!

 

[wb416]

yikes! $1300US!!

the height thing is somethign i didnt think about.. im nearly 6ft

might pop over to the sports store tomorrow to test out a few before i start bidding on ebay

thanks!

They are more expensive online from the MFG's website. I routinely see them 100's cheaper in the sporting stores websites or "brick n mortars".

Yeh... go figure... you can get a nice combo home gym for $400-$800, but a decent piece of cardio equipment jumps right up there in price!!

 

[RoyN]

Thats the machine I use at the gym everyday

Anyways, I did 50 minutes on that and did some weight training to gain some organic lead weights for diving.

For that machine, here is something I think might work.

http://www.nordictrack.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_12401_10301_21051_-1_19053

 

[CheddarChick]

Workout over.... Lost my pound again yippee.....Just about time for the weekend to start and gain it back again.....Wait I have an extra day, maybe I'll keep it off this time....

 

[erparamedic]

does anyone have an opinion on these machines?

im feeling a bit bored by walking some days

Hi, Almity...

My experience with ellipticals: It used to be a good workout for me... when I started it (2-3 years ago), 5 minutes was a butt kicker, and I worked up to 20 minutes! Since I got one, I've had 2 knee surgeries, and it's no longer a good choice for me. I just gave mine to my parents.

The stride length is a very important thing... I actually think the stride length on mine was a tad too short, which hindered my knees.

Definitely try before you buy! It is an awesome workout though... and I wish I could still do it.

 

[erparamedic]

Workout today:

30+ minutes- workout video
100 crunches

I did a 1 mile Walk Away the Pounds video (18 minutes), and roughly 15 minutes of Cardio Dancing. I gave up on the Cardio Dance video... I realized that my hips just don't move like the dancers! LOL I'll tell ya... I REALLY butchered the dance video! :rofl:

 

[LindaBluedolphin]

Workout today:

I REALLY butchered the dance video! :rofl:

I could guarantee you I could do no better, I have about as much rhythm and coordination as a lead dive weight!