Weighst or rowing machine?

"ATP*" <waxwingslain DeleteThis @azurepane.com> wrote:

>The Concept II is an awesome rowing machine that will essentially last
>forever. The company provides first rate support and rowing is an excellent
>exercise. The newer model can fold up out of the way. But I would get some
>weights as well, which are practically free if you keep an eye out for
>deals.

Point taken

Thanks!
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>I think you would be hard pressed to find exercise equipment that
>takes up less space and is even marginally effective. Free weights
>are far more than simply marginally effective.

OK

>It looks like the heaviest set of powerblocks that you can get is 130
>lbs. per hand. I would consider that "easy to move," but then again,
>I lift heavy stuff for fun . If you can't move 130 lbs by yourself
>after using the powerblocks for a while then you probably need to try
>something else.

Well even with the Powerblocks I could take the plates
apart and move them individually if needed, correct?

>Personally, if I feel like hamstering for distance, I just go outside
>and either run or walk. If I am pressed for time, I do stairs, or I
>do Tabata Front squats.

God point. My only concern would be on days its bad
weather outside such as raining or sleeting

>Cheaper is better, assuming that you don't break the bike. I have
>heard that the Concept2 rowers hold up pretty well under use.

Well Consumer Reports just did a review on recumbent
exer bikes and the Schwinn model got high ratings at
low cost. I "think" is uses magnetic resistance and
was priced abt $400 if I remember correct

Bottom line tho.... sounds like dumbbells are a must
have whether they be Powerblocks or Oly bells

Any advice on a bench? Or should I just forget abt a
bench for now and make sure I'm gonna use the bells?
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"Steve Freides" <steve.DeleteThis@fridayscomputer.com> writes:

> <me.DeleteThis@privacy.net> wrote in message
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>> I'm wanting to buy some exercise equip that is not
>> massive and is easy to move and somewhat compact.
>>
>> I live alone and always try to buy things that I can
>> move by myself
>>
>> having said that I realize I could get a decent bench
>> and set of Powerbells and that would be fairly space
>> efficient
>>
>> My other option is to get a Concept rowing machine and
>> maybe it will provide all the exercise I need
>>
>> any thoughts on weights vs a rowing machine?
>>
>> I know its a bit like comparing apples to oranges but
>> Id appreciate some opinions anyway!
>
> I suggest you join a gym for at least a few months so that you can
> try out a variety of exercise equipment and see what works best for
> you. A good gym will have all the options you're considering and
> more, and gym memberships are sometimes pretty inexpensive, e.g., to
> use the Y in my town including rowers, free weights, the pool, etc.,
> is $32 per month.

The problem with joining a gym to test equipment is that gym equipment
is generally considerably more expensive than the equipment you are
likely to purchase for your home. For example, I guarantee you that
none of the exercise bikes at your local gym are $400 Schwinn models.

The reality of the situation is that there are huge benefits to being
able to work out at home. I have a membership to the community rec
center less than two blocks from my house. Because I signed up as
part of a business my annual fee cost me less than $90 for my entire
family. I can walk there in less than 10 minutes.

However, I found that I was far more consistent when I only needed to
go down into my basement to work out. Sure, my equipment at home
isn't nearly as nice, but I actually *use* it. All going to the gym
did for me was make me wish I was willing to spend more for fancier
stuff .

Jason
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<me.DeleteThis@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> I'm wanting to buy some exercise equip that is not
> massive and is easy to move and somewhat compact.
>
> I live alone and always try to buy things that I can
> move by myself
>
> having said that I realize I could get a decent bench
> and set of Powerbells and that would be fairly space
> efficient
>
> My other option is to get a Concept rowing machine and
> maybe it will provide all the exercise I need
>
> any thoughts on weights vs a rowing machine?
>
> I know its a bit like comparing apples to oranges but
> Id appreciate some opinions anyway!

I suggest you join a gym for at least a few months so that you can try
out a variety of exercise equipment and see what works best for you. A
good gym will have all the options you're considering and more, and gym
memberships are sometimes pretty inexpensive, e.g., to use the Y in my
town including rowers, free weights, the pool, etc., is $32 per month.

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com
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"Steve Freides" <steve.RemoveThis@fridayscomputer.com> wrote:

>I suggest you join a gym for at least a few months so that you can try
>out a variety of exercise equipment and see what works best for you.

Not enough time to use the gym

Want to do this on a one hr lunch break at home
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start with pushups dude

check it out
http://www.trulyhuge.com/Navy_Seal_Workout.htm
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"Jason Earl" <jearl RemoveThis @xmission.com> wrote in message
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> me RemoveThis @privacy.net writes:
>
>> Jason Earl <jearl RemoveThis @xmission.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Dumb bells are about the most versatile piece of exercise equipment
>>>ever invented.
>>
>> OK.... I'm sold
>>
>> I mean they are compact and don't need to take a lot of space,
>> correct?
>
> I think you would be hard pressed to find exercise equipment that
> takes up less space and is even marginally effective. Free weights
> are far more than simply marginally effective.
>
>> I could easily move them myself from one apartment to another
>> without any help, correct?
>
> It looks like the heaviest set of powerblocks that you can get is 130
> lbs. per hand. I would consider that "easy to move," but then again,
> I lift heavy stuff for fun . If you can't move 130 lbs by yourself
> after using the powerblocks for a while then you probably need to try
> something else.
>
>> I'm looking at something like Powerblocks.... that OK
>
> I am a cheapskate. You can buy Olympic dumbbell handles an Oly
> barbell and Oly plates for far less, and you'll get a more functional
> package. Dumbbells are nice, but it won't be long before you are able
> to move more than 130 lbs in some of the really important movements
> like the deadlift or the squat. Getting Oly dumbbells complements an
> Oly barbell and weights without adding much to the cost. Besides,
> power cleans are fun.
>
>> My main concern is what to get for indoor cardio. I'm
>> thinking either a recumbent exer bike or the Concept
>> Rower.
>
> Personally, if I feel like hamstering for distance, I just go outside
> and either run or walk. If I am pressed for time, I do stairs, or I
> do Tabata Front squats.
>
> http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do?article=04-046-training
>
> Recumbent bikes are sort of nice if you like to spend some calories
> while reading or watching TV though. That's not my thing, but some
> people really like them.
>
>> I'm leaning towards the recumbent exer bike as its cheaper
>
> Cheaper is better, assuming that you don't break the bike. I have
> heard that the Concept2 rowers hold up pretty well under use.
>
They hold up very well with some minor maintenance. Not cheap, but worth
putting some money into. One thing I like about the rower is I can still
hear most of the dialogue on TV without blasting it through the house. Only
drawback is that I'm not sure it's as well suited to really long sessions as
a treadmill or bike is.
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brucedarby.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com wrote:

>I can tell you this, a good rowing machine will flat out kick your ass
>if you put enough effort into it. I get a much better cardio work out
>with my rower than I do at the gym on an expensive treadmill.

How would you compare a Concept to say a recumbent exer
bike?
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me.DeleteThis@privacy.net wrote:

>brucedarby@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>>I can tell you this, a good rowing machine will flat out kick your ass
>>if you put enough effort into it. I get a much better cardio work out
>>with my rower than I do at the gym on an expensive treadmill.
>
>How would you compare a Concept to say a recumbent exer
>bike?

Are you guys aware that there's a newsgroup called
misc.fitness.aerobic?
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On 27 Feb 2006 14:08:16 -0800, "allbpen" <waltermoseley RemoveThis @gotomy.com>
wrote:

>I can tell you this, a good rowing machine will flat out kick your ass
>>if you put enough effort into it. I get a much better cardio work out
>>with my rower than I do at the gym on an expensive treadmill.
>
>Amen shalom MF

Well DUHHHHHHHHH! ANY machine will give you a good WO if you put the
effort in.
Honest to gawd, you peons are so stupid, you bearly deserve the
attention of me, the GREAT John Hanson.

JH
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JMW wrote:

> me RemoveThis @privacy.net wrote:
>
>
>>brucedarby@yahoo.com wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I can tell you this, a good rowing machine will flat out kick your ass
>>>if you put enough effort into it. I get a much better cardio work out
>>>with my rower than I do at the gym on an expensive treadmill.
>>
>>How would you compare a Concept to say a recumbent exer
>>bike?
>
>
> Are you guys aware that there's a newsgroup called
> misc.fitness.aerobic?

What, you want to run off people talking about fitness?

BTW, I'd get the rowing machine over the recumbant bike any day.

Dally
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Dally <Dally DeleteThis @myself.com> wrote:

>JMW wrote:
>
>> me DeleteThis @privacy.net wrote:
>>
>>
>>>brucedarby@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I can tell you this, a good rowing machine will flat out kick your ass
>>>>if you put enough effort into it. I get a much better cardio work out
>>>>with my rower than I do at the gym on an expensive treadmill.
>>>
>>>How would you compare a Concept to say a recumbent exer
>>>bike?
>>
>>
>> Are you guys aware that there's a newsgroup called
>> misc.fitness.aerobic?
>
>What, you want to run off people talking about fitness?

Oh, stop your bitching. There's a reason that misc.fitness split into
MFW and MFA ten years ago. Asking these questions here is like asking
the MFA cardio bunnies about serious weight training. The trick is to
ask the right questions in the right place.

That said, I've been reading this thread since the beginning. It's
just another version of the standard Blowflex question. He's really
enamored with the Concept machine, and he really wants someone to tell
him to buy it. And if he waits long enough, there will always be a
n00b who will tell him to get it because "it's as good as the weights,
dude."
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Dally <Dally.RemoveThis@myself.com> wrote:

>> Are you guys aware that there's a newsgroup called
>> misc.fitness.aerobic?

Yeah sorry abt the thread drift. I should have asked
over there I guess

>What, you want to run off people talking about fitness?
>
>BTW, I'd get the rowing machine over the recumbant bike any day.

really? How come?

I ask cause I'm facing similar decision between concept
rower and recumbent bike myself

Please remember my goal is to get the most effective
yet compact easily moveable set of indoor equip I can

I've settled on dumb bells and bench for the weight end
of things.
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