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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:57 pm
Post subject: Equipment Alternative to Running
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Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a machine
that is an alternative to running?
At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to run
even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and stretch
regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin splint just above
the ankle and I only run three miles three times a week.
I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for something
that I can use in my house.
There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
"NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Equipment Alternative to Running [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Baron" <pfisNGh DeleteThis @voNGicenet.com> writes:
> Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a machine
> that is an alternative to running?
>
> At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to run
> even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and stretch
> regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin splint just above
> the ankle and I only run three miles three times a week.
>
> I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for something
> that I can use in my house.
>
> There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
> "NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
>
> Thanks in Advance.
As an alternative to running I would suggest Tabata Thrusters. You
can do that in your house.
http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do?article=04-046-training
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Equipment Alternative to Running [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Baron wrote:
> Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a machine
> that is an alternative to running?
>
> At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to run
> even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and stretch
> regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin splint just above
> the ankle and I only run three miles three times a week.
>
> I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for something
> that I can use in my house.
>
> There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
> "NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
>
> Thanks in Advance.
Same problem here. Constant shin splints and or sore knees.
Before joining a club, I used a Nordictrack for several years. I liked
it a lot. The beauty of the machine is the constant need to keep
balanced. You'll work the abs and back a bit. The others with those
metal arm levers just don't compare. The swinging cadence of the
handles on ropes feels very much like nordic skiing. You can pick a
good one up cheap because they are no longer "cool". Look on ebay or
yard sales. >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:18 pm
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"Baron" <pfisNGh DeleteThis @voNGicenet.com> wrote in message
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> Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a
> machine
> that is an alternative to running?
>
> At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to
> run
> even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and stretch
> regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin splint just
> above
> the ankle and I only run three miles three times a week.
>
> I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for
> something
> that I can use in my house.
>
> There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
> "NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
Ask on news:rec.running and/or news:misc.fitness.aerobic and/or
news:misc.fitness.misc
-S-
http://www.kbnj.com >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 9:55 pm
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On 18 Nov 2005 15:24:51 -0800, "Bill" <kinzie DeleteThis @mail.com> wrote:
> The beauty of the machine is the constant need to keep
>balanced. You'll work the abs and back a bit. The others with those
>metal arm levers just don't compare.
Yes dicklips they DO compare! The Nordictrack 910 is superior to your
childish "ropes". >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:22 am
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Baron wrote:
> Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a
> machine that is an alternative to running?
>
> At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to
> run even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and
> stretch regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin
> splint just above the ankle and I only run three miles three times a
> week.
>
> I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for
> something that I can use in my house.
>
> There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
> "NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
>
> Thanks in Advance.
There's only one machine you need; see
http://www.concept2.com/05/default.asp?bhcp=1 !
--
Bully
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't
matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:22 am
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"Bully" <neil_simpson DeleteThis @spam-me-not_btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> Baron wrote:
>> Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a
>> machine that is an alternative to running?
>>
>> At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to
>> run even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and
>> stretch regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin
>> splint just above the ankle and I only run three miles three times a
>> week.
>>
>> I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for
>> something that I can use in my house.
>>
>> There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
>> "NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
>>
>> Thanks in Advance.
>
> There's only one machine you need; see
> http://www.concept2.com/05/default.asp?bhcp=1 !
>
> --
> Bully
>
I have an older one. It's a good machine and the support from Concept 2 is
fantastic. >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:49 am
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Baron wrote:
> Do any of you have a preference for a piece of equipment or a machine
>that is an alternative to running?
>
> At 48, I find I am injuring my feet and ankles too frequently to run
>even lightly. I have orthotics in my shoes and I warm up and stretch
>regularly. As I type this, I am recovering from a shin splint just above
>the ankle and I only run three miles three times a week.
>
> I do not care for swimming or bicycling. I am looking for something
>that I can use in my house.
>
> There are many different types of machines out there - ellipticals,
>"NordiTracks", etc. What would you recommend?
>
>Thanks in Advance.
>
>
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>
i think the thing is with exercice equipment is they tend to be unused
when stationed at home or far between workouts i have seen alot of
exercice bikes unused at friends houses
you have to be very diciplined to keep it up at home >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:53 pm
Post subject: Re: Equipment Alternative to Running [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks to all. Based on the responses and some other sources, I'm going
to look at getting an elliptical trainer once I'm healed. I intend to stick
with weights / calisthenics for strength and upper body work. As for the
chance the equipment will just become an interesting looking clothes
hanger, I'm already pretty dedicated to exercise. I figure if I'm willing
to go out in the rain and snow just to run, having some equipment in a nice
comfortable house should make it even easier to exercise. >> Stay informed about: Equipment Alternative to Running |
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