I am thinking about purchasing a treadmill, since we can not go to gyms.

C'est Moi said:
Check out the Leslie Sansone walking videos on Youtube. NO equipment needed.

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Yes, Leslie's a good idea. She has many, many DVDs with varied time increments and speeds. Something for everyone. I have everything she's ever put out. I used to own her VHS tapes waaay back before she married when her last name was still Tommelleo.
I need to open a store with all my fitness DVD's etc. Been working out a long long time.

I've owned ski machines in the past which were very effective at staying in shape, and fun, but I was going to suggest you may want to try a rebounder.

I just bought myself another high quality spring rebounder (a couple weeks early pre-birthday present) last week.

The rebounder is so much fun, will make you smile, forget about your troubles for awhile and it's completely dread free. Can't wait to get on it again tomorrow!
Just an idea for you anyway.

Whatever you'll do is what will work.

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MarciKS said:
i prefer jessica smith because she has modifications done by her mom that's in her 60s. i can't stand leslie sansone because she never ever shuts up. drives me nuts. i tossed her dvds cuz i couldn't stand it anymore. lol!
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Lol!...yes, as of late, I use more of my Jessica dvds.
You're not alone about Leslie's jibber jabber. You know she has a "music only" feature on alot of her DVDs so you don't have to listen to her say the same thing over and over. She must have read her customers reviews!
 

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CindyLouWho said:
Yes, Leslie's a good idea. She has many, many DVDs with varied time increments and speeds. Something for everyone. I have everything she's ever put out. I used to own her VHS tapes waaay back before she married when her last name was still Tommelleo.
I need to open a store with all my fitness DVD's etc. Been working out a long long time.

I've owned ski machines in the past which were very effective at staying in shape, and fun, but I was going to suggest you may want to try a rebounder.

I just bought myself another high quality spring rebounder (a couple weeks early pre-birthday present) last week.

The rebounder is so much fun, will make you smile, forget about your troubles for awhile and it's completely dread free. Can't wait to get on it again tomorrow!
Just an idea for you anyway.

Whatever you'll do is what is what will work.

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I've also been a fan of Leslie's for many years and I thought I had all her videos. But her Youtube channel is LOADED with stuff I had never seen before.

I got rid of my rebounder last year and have regretted it; maybe I'll buy myself a new one. Lately I have been using an old "glider" that I've had for several years. It really raises my heart rate and is easy to do...

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I seem to cycle through my equipment; I will get tired of something and not use it for a while. But I always like walking with Leslie!
 
C'est Moi said:
I've also been a fan of Leslie's for many years and I thought I had all her videos. But her Youtube channel is LOADED with stuff I had never seen before.

I got rid of my rebounder last year and have regretted it; maybe I'll buy myself a new one. Lately I have been using an old "glider" that I've had for several years. It really raises my heart rate and is easy to do...

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I seem to cycle through my equipment; I will get tired of something and not use it for a while. But I always like walking with Leslie!
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i have trouble with that kind of equipment because my knees are starting to go so they end up hurting more than helping.
 
CindyLouWho said:
Lol!...yes, as of late, I use more of my Jessie's dvds.
You're not alone about Leslie's jibber jabber. You know she has a "music only" feature on alot of her DVDs so you don't have to listen to her say the same thing over and over. She must have read her customers reviews!
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she would actually stress me out. like i'd be working out & trying to ignore the constant yammering & one day i was shouting at the tv "b***h STFU & let's just do this thing already!" i tossed it that day. lol!!
 
MarciKS said:
she would actually stress me out. like i'd be working out & trying to ignore the constant yammering & one day i was shouting at the tv "b***h STFU & let's just do this thing already!" i tossed it that day. lol!!
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Lol!
That's one thing about the rebounder, I can put on music and just freestyle it, if don't want to use my DVDs...no instructors annoying voices!
 
that's kinda why i liked the treadmill at work. i can put on heavy metal music & pound my way to hell & back or until i got no air left. it actually helps my lungs more. but every tom...dick...& harry is in there during the day so...*wrinkles nose*
 
MarciKS said:
that's kinda why i liked the treadmill at work. i can put on heavy metal music & pound my way to hell & back or until i got no air left. it actually helps my lungs more. but every tom...dick...& harry is in there during the day so...*wrinkles nose*
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Yeah, I've only worked out solo so I wouldn't like that either...
 
If a person is thinking about buying any home gym equipment, the best ones are those that would exercise the entire body....rather than just the legs walking on a treadmill. Years ago, I bought a Stamina Band Flex, which was a far cheaper version of the old BowFlex units that were being heavily advertised at the time. I use it primarily in the Winter months, when my outdoor activity is limited. There are dozens of exercises that can be performed with this unit, and it helps me stay fairly fit. I don't think these are available anymore, but something similar might be a good investment for staying in shape.

https://www.amazon.com/Stamina-50-0202-Band-Flex-Gym/dp/B000JBZYT2
 
Keesha said:
Wow. Is that an Aosa Clematis in your avatar. It’s a clematis of some type right?

This is a GREAT idea. Either get a dog so you have to walk it or get some type of exercise equipment. The suggestions you got from here are really good. Get a good bike.

I believe with every cell of my being that daily exercise absolutely WILL change your life for the best. It’s proven that it increases blood flow and ‘ feel good ‘ brain chemicals. These are natural occurring chemicals that make you feel good. Even if you get a treadmill, it’s good to walk outside if you can as well. The fresh air and being close to natural is very soul soothing and tranquil. Planning to exercise is a wise choice for your mind and body.
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Yes, it is clematis. I planted them outside beside my porch and they really took off. Sadly, I moved and do not have them any more.
 
RedSky4u said:
Yes, it is clematis. I planted them outside beside my porch and they really took off. Sadly, I moved and do not have them any more.
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I’ve got one of the same types of clematis. It’s my favourite clematis on our property. I tried adding a pic but it doesn’t want to upload
Birdlady said:
Absolutely. I've been a regular exerciser for a number of years now, and I find it helps keep my blood pressure under control ( unfortunately still have to take meds but exercise makes a difference), better mobility and less joint stiffness. My choice of exercise is an at home combinationelliptical/recumbant bike as a baseline, I walk sometimes, but there are many ways to get exercise. As I have been told, the best type of exercise is one that you will keep doing.
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Agree completely. Exercise won’t get you off meds but it sure helps with the moods and the best type of exercise is the one that you stick to. Totally agree.

Im terrible with sticking to using home equipment yet I can stick to home exercise DVD’s like yoga or pilates.
 
I love my treadmill. I have about 5100 miles on it and it's a tad over 2 1/2 years old. Mine is a light use commercial model like one would find in a motel gym. It has a fixed slightly larger running surface and permanetly lubed deck. I would like to trade up to a heavier use model, but that's not an option right now. There are some pretty good non motorized units out there, but they're in the $5000 range... out of my budget. The one I have when I got it was just under 2 grand including delivery and set up. I got it for a better than average price at the time, from a company that earned my loyalty. A similar unit from another company could have been purchased online and delivered for me to assemble about $1600.

Why it works for me:
I can use it day or night regardless of time or weather or other issues that come from being outside. In my case it's really a good idea for me not to be too far away from home--a hard lesson that had to be repeated a couple of times to get it through my thick head. Where I live there are signifcant areas without cell phone service. Luckily I have a place that's far enough away from the bedroom that my wife isn't bothered by the noise--which is a lot less than my bike. I find it a lot less boring than a stationary bike-- which I also have. I listen to music while I'm on it.

In a perfect world where we could have a dog again I'd get a second one so I could walk the dog at the same time in air conditioned comfort.
 
Oris Borloff said:
I love my treadmill. I have about 5100 miles on it and it's a tad over 2 1/2 years old. Mine is a light use commercial model like one would find in a motel gym. It has a fixed slightly larger running surface and permanetly lubed deck. I would like to trade up to a heavier use model, but that's not an option right now. There are some pretty good non motorized units out there, but they're in the $5000 range... out of my budget. The one I have when I got it was just under 2 grand including delivery and set up. I got it for a better than average price at the time, from a company that earned my loyalty. A similar unit from another company could have been purchased online and delivered for me to assemble about $1600.

Why it works for me:
I can use it day or night regardless of time or weather or other issues that come from being outside. In my case it's really a good idea for me not to be too far away from home--a hard lesson that had to be repeated a couple of times to get it through my thick head. Where I live there are signifcant areas without cell phone service. Luckily I have a place that's far enough away from the bedroom that my wife isn't bothered by the noise--which is a lot less than my bike. I find it a lot less boring than a stationary bike-- which I also have. I listen to music while I'm on it.

In a perfect world where we could have a dog again I'd get a second one so I could walk the dog at the same time in air conditioned comfort.
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Sounds good👍Do you think the dog would walk on the treadmill with you?😂@ the image.

The reasons you mention are also why I like my at home equipment, ie, mostly the convenience of it being right there, no excuses not to use it.
We also live out in the boonies and the closest gym is around 20 miles away, so it would eat up lots of extra time getting there and back, etc. The elliptical/recumbant bike takes up too much room in our guest bedroom/office ( multipurpose room, I'd say), but I think it's important that it be there, and I'm glad to have the room for it.
 
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CindyLouWho said:
Yes, Leslie's a good idea. She has many, many DVDs with varied time increments and speeds. Something for everyone. I have everything she's ever put out. I used to own her VHS tapes waaay back before she married when her last name was still Tommelleo.
I need to open a store with all my fitness DVD's etc. Been working out a long long time.

I've owned ski machines in the past which were very effective at staying in shape, and fun, but I was going to suggest you may want to try a rebounder.

I just bought myself another high quality spring rebounder (a couple weeks early pre-birthday present) last week.

The rebounder is so much fun, will make you smile, forget about your troubles for awhile and it's completely dread free. Can't wait to get on it again tomorrow!
Just an idea for you anyway.

Whatever you'll do is what will work.

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I would love to get a rebounder......but.....my orthopedic/surgeon.....says no.....causes non
needed stress on my knee replacements, and on my hips that are yet to be done.....But i still wish i could use one......so my bike and walking will continue be my plan.
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Birdlady said:
Sounds good👍Do you think the dog would walk on the treadmill with you?😂@ the image.
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Yes, I do think any of the dogs we had would have walked with me on an adjacent treadmill, though I can't say for how long...
I'm pretty sure it have to be in addition to their regular walkies, otherwise they'd miss all their incoming messages from their canine friends.
 
Have a treadmill and it worked very well, knees started telling me to knock it off. Had a rowing machine years ago that really worked the whole body out. Once you learned how to use it of course. I remember the very first time I did a full work out on it. I rolled off onto the floor and stayed there for a few minutes. A good thing too, you fold it up and slide it under the bed. When I can get out I split a lot of firewood which is even better. Also have to admit I need some variety in working out.
 
I have a treadmill and I have it positioned in the den where I can watch TV while I'm walking. I find something really interesting on Roku to watch. I find that works for me better than music.
 

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