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I don't think OCUK is this business so there shouldn't be any issues with competitors, etc.

I'm looking to purchase a decent X-trainer and as you are aware they are heavy so I can't really go to a shop and pick them up.

High street retailers say delivery within a week but thats no good for me as I need to pick a specific date when someone will be in the house to take the delivery!

So who would you suggest will be good at sort of a challenge!!

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For me, Life Fitness have got the best stride pattern.

I would argue bud, that for that money you could buy a years gym membership, or 10+ sessions with a personal trainer. Both would see better results. Guaranteed.

Ant :cool:
 
WantoN said:
For me, Life Fitness have got the best stride pattern.

I would argue bud, that for that money you could buy a years gym membership, or 10+ sessions with a personal trainer. Both would see better results. Guaranteed.

Ant :cool:
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Not really, I already have free access to the uni gym but my lifestyle doesn't allow me to fit it into my time so not really possible.

Everyone has suggested what you have but its not possible to fit in as it stands :(

edit / life fitness kit is laughably expensive and commercial grade so not really on :(
 
I found Life Fitness X-trainers really easy to use. As in whilst I find them taxing on the CV system they're no where near as tough to use as Nautilus X-Trainers which seem to hammer my legs and calves due to a slight tilting motion on the feet pads. Comfortable striding patern for me on those too.

You'll find most people say unless you're buying commercial equipment not to bother.

Have you thought about a rower? Probaly cheaper, just as good if not better exercise if you can accomodate for it space wise.

A friend of mine brought a treadmill this week. When he is literally 2 minutes walk from the gym, I mean actually on campus can see it from his window. £450 down the drain. Whilst it's easy to just hop on and walk when you're that close it's taking the **** a bit!
 
So unless I want to spend 2k , its not worth it you reckon? Hmm....

Gym isn't an option as when I finish Uni, its peak time so its too busy to use. So unless I got late its not possible but that means coming home really late like 9pm as I live far from uni so its prooving difficult to fit in.

I'm running on the roads atm but thats not easy for beginners and I don't like running on pavements tbh(in central london here)

So you guys think the rowing machine is a better idea?

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I'd go for a rowing machine personally.

Also maybe look at a punch bag as they're good fun especially when worked in as part of a circuit.

Circuits are also a great for of exercise. You can do these around the house on the stairs etc.
 
I was looking at a refurbished Life fitness cross trainer 95 i or x For a £1000 a while ago so not completely out of reach.
 
Well if you look at the range of 'affordable' equipment before you hit comercial stuff. Things at the lower end tend to *usually* not be as good.

For example a £600 power rack should be way better than a £300 less sturdy, wobblier more likely to buckle version.

I think if I've learnt anything from all my purchases over the years weather it be TV's, hand tools, phones, car audio, computer parts etc.

Spend a bit more money and buy once than have to buy twice.

I'd pay however many hundreds of £'s more it took to have some satisfaction that my product is sturdy and going to last and not shake itself to bits. Especially if it's going to get a lot of use.

'If you're going to do something, do it properly'

Edit: to define a cheap peice of CV equipment you need to look at the whole range. £400 is a lot of money I agree, however it generally isn't/doesn't buy a lot in the CV equipment market.

The X-trainers in our gym cost around £5k and the adjustable freeweight benches come in at £1200 each!
If you can't afford to do it properly now, wait until you can, otherwise like I said buy twice etc. Hope this helps :)
 
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Well if you look at the range of 'affordable' equipment before you hit comercial stuff. Things at the lower end tend to *usually* not be as good.

For example a £600 power rack should be way better than a £300 less sturdy, wobblier more likely to buckle version.

I think if I've learnt anything from all my purchases over the years weather it be TV's, hand tools, phones, car audio, computer parts etc.

Spend a bit more money and buy once than have to buy twice.

I'd pay however many hundreds of £'s more it took to have some satisfaction that my product is sturdy and going to last and not shake itself to bits. Especially if it's going to get a lot of use.

'If you're going to do something, do it properly'

Edit: to define a cheap peice of CV equipment you need to look at the whole range. £400 is a lot of money I agree, however it generally isn't/doesn't buy a lot in the CV equipment market.

The X-trainers in our gym cost around £5k and the adjustable freeweight benches come in at £1200 each!
If you can't afford to do it properly now, wait until you can, otherwise like I said buy twice etc. Hope this helps :)
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Good advice in general but pointless nonetheless.

You don't really have any experience of the specific one in question then? Its silly to say buy the best, when a cheaper one may suffice.

Arbitrary theory of build quality is just that as long as this is going to work work few years.
 
sid said:
Good advice in general but pointless nonetheless.

You don't really have any experience of the specific one in question then? Its silly to say buy the best, when a cheaper one may suffice.

Arbitrary theory of build quality is just that as long as this is going to work work few years.
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I'm affraid not.

It's down to personal preference really. I myself like to do things properly/well.

Though if you're happy with having something that suffices then by all means do :) Each to our own.

I would advise at least getting a demo on said equipment before parting with cash though.
 
Benny06 said:
I'm affraid not.

It's down to personal preference really. I myself like to do things properly/well.

Though if you're happy with having something that suffices then by all means do :) Each to our own.

I would advise at least getting a demo on said equipment before parting with cash though.
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Good idea but as mentioned in the OP, few high street retailers sell this sort of stuff and the ones that do won't give me a specific delivery date. Hmm...

Its a pricey thing to buy blind and i am worried about the build quality tbh

sid
 
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