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Hmmm which one?

Hia there

Well currently im on a diet and its going quite well (9lb so far) i walk every night for 30mins .. but my mums just gave me £100 to but sum exerise equipment and i dont know whether to buy an exercise bike or a rowing machine .. any ideas if how to *beat the fat" lol .. which one would be better??
Or is there someting else i could try?
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Reply 1

Tyler Durden

No idea how much rowing machines cost, but they are excellent cardio and don't put too much strain on joints (like running can do for example). I'd be tempted to go with that if you can afford it. But then it's the summer soon so running outside will be more fun than it is at the moment.

Reply 2

XavierTroy

I think rowing machines are much better, you use your whole body and the seats on most excercise bikes are uncomfortable as hell... unless you have alot of 'padding' XD

Your only concern may be that rowing machines take up alot more room... but I feel in the long run they are better for excercise which is the main thing.

Reply 3

CassieCoo

Hmmm, think ill go with the rowing machine then, coz its true about the bike seats, its ok, but ur bum goes really numb, lol .. thanks guys

Don't mention it ^_^

Maybe you could spend that £100 on a short-term/cheap gym membership instead - that way you get to use loads of different types of machines and there are always experts on hand to help you out.

Don't forget that once you get to uni, you can use the uni gym for a reduced price.

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Reply 6

Helenia

I'd see if you can wangle a few months' gym membership instead - that way you have access to much more equipment and people to tell you how to use it. A rowing machine will only be of use if you can use it properly.

Reply 7

XavierTroy

It aint rocket science :smile:

although assembling it might be =/

Reply 8

Helenia

XavierTroy

It aint rocket science :smile:

although assembling it might be =/

From the number of people I've seen using them incorrectly, you'd be surprised. Ergs are great exercise if you use them with the first technique, but if you don't then you'll just screw up your back and shoulders and not get as much efficient exercise done.

Reply 9

lazza

i want a rowing machine!
where i'd put it though... i dont' know :s-smilie:

Reply 10

G4ry

Angelharpist

Don't forget that once you get to uni, you can use the uni gym for free/reduced price.

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Don't bargain on that, i don't know of any unis that do that.

Reply 11

lovelee-jublee

I'd say go for the rower... I know Helenia said about technique which is important, so make sure you know how to do use it properly. When you do use it properly, it is one of the best all-over body exercises you can do, so it's definitely worth considering. As for where to get one from, we got ours from eBay :rolleyes:

Reply 12

Champagne-Dahling

Buy a bike. A proper bike. One that lets you leave the house AND exercise...

Reply 13

Helenia

Bombalistic

Buy a bike. A proper bike. One that lets you leave the house AND exercise...

Not always practical or safe though. Ideal if you have some nice cycle lanes, or empty country roads, without too many impossible hills. But this isn't always the case. I do agree it's more interesting than just an exercise bike though. Although you can't watch TV whilst out on a real bike.

Reply 14

mrteacher

neither. buy an eliptical trainer. it has done me wonders. rowing machines can hurt ur back a lot and the eliptical training is AMAZING :smile:

Reply 15

Lemonsoul

Buy a bike and a cheap turbo trainer so you can use it indoors.

Reply 16

CassieCoo

neither. buy an eliptical trainer. it has done me wonders. rowing machines can hurt ur back a lot and the eliptical training is AMAZING

whats one of them? lol

And thanks for the advice about the gym .. but i really dont think i have th confidence to join the gym :frown:

Reply 17

JayD

dont get the rowing machine. The 100 pound ones are truly dreadful. At that price you'd be better with a bike. Is there not a pay as you go gym in town?

Reply 18

kimberley1987

Sorry to repeat what many others have said but get the rower. I use a rowing machine for half an hour during my gym sessions on a moderately low strength (ie it isnt realy hard to pull on that setting) and it burns over 500 calories. I don't even bother with a running machine. I once used one for 45 mins and was disgusted to notice that i'd only burnt off 292 calories- a number i'll never forget!

Have fun with it!