Spec me a rower

psd99 · 31 Oct 2011 at 19:25

Thanks what about an exercise bike?

Will also look on gum tree n eBay too

semi-pro waster · 31 Oct 2011 at 20:37

In quite a few gyms I've been in they use Life Fitness for exercise bikes and treadmills, might be worth a look but not much, if any, cheaper than a Concept 2 rower although obviously take up less room so that's a benefit from your point of view.

touch · 31 Oct 2011 at 22:20

Psycho Sonny said:
exercise bikes are a poor substitute in cardio terms though.
its a bit like saying i will walk for an hour instead of running for an hour.

No its not.
In cardio terms an exercise bike is as good as anything else.
It will let you train at any intensity you want (in any heart rate zone).

If you want a full body workout (to warm up before lifting, etc) then a bike isnt the best.

psd99 · 1 Nov 2011 at 08:38

exercise bike it is then due to the size and portability for now.

martinbeaver · 1 Nov 2011 at 09:34

have you thought about an elliptical? Whole body workout, less stress on your joints and can be a small footprint depending on the model.

Psycho Sonny · 1 Nov 2011 at 11:48

martinbeaver said:
have you thought about an elliptical? Whole body workout, less stress on your joints and can be a small footprint depending on the model.

i would like to know where you can get a "decent" elliptical with a £500 max budget?

your looking at £1.5K minimum for a base model and £2.5K for something decent.

martinbeaver · 1 Nov 2011 at 15:15

ah yeah, didn't see the budget. thats deffo out of the equation then.

psd99 · 2 Nov 2011 at 15:50

Nah too expensive a bike would be the best option now

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 4 Nov 2011 at 15:18

Been looking at exercise bikes and the top end ones ie the bike equivalent of the concept 2 are very expensive! Think I'll just grow old and fat and enjoy it

touch · 4 Nov 2011 at 16:12

stuartw_b said:
Been looking at exercise bikes and the top end ones ie the bike equivalent of the concept 2 are very expensive! Think I'll just grow old and fat and enjoy it

Get a pair of trainers and go for a run.

psd99 · 6 Nov 2011 at 16:40

stuartw_b said:
Been looking at exercise bikes and the top end ones ie the bike equivalent of the concept 2 are very expensive! Think I'll just grow old and fat and enjoy it

but which one is that?

which exercise bikes are the best?

psd99 · 6 Nov 2011 at 16:40

touch said:
Get a pair of trainers and go for a run.

bad knees - cycling would be less harsh!

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 7 Nov 2011 at 23:56

Top end rowers £1000 - £1300

Excercise bike ... Life Fitness 95c

As for running my knees say no as well

psd99 · 8 Nov 2011 at 17:38

stuartw_b said:
Top end rowers £1000 - £1300

Excercise bike ... Life Fitness 95c

As for running my knees say no as well

rotfl 6.5k?

I could spend maybe £500 to £700 max

Slumberbox · 10 Nov 2011 at 12:21

Psycho Sonny said:
ebay - type in concept 2 (within 50 miles distance) and buy any one

hope you have a van or access to one.

You don't need a van, a saloon with split fold rear seats will be fine as the rower can be carried in two parts.

Mr Flibble · 10 Nov 2011 at 18:52

Slumberbox said:
You don't need a van, a saloon with split fold rear seats will be fine as the rower can be carried in two parts.

You realise two people have already said the same above you in this thread, right?