ive been looking on ebay for a exercise machine to loose weight but dont know which machine works best, would i be better off with a tredmill, a exercise bike, thigh trainer, etc:
its to loose weight from giving birth. its been 9mths now and it doesnt seem to be going as i eat the right things, i do exercise to a dvd. i cant go gym as its hard for me when im always looking after 2 kids.
just want to know which machine will help me loads.
2007-01-17 21:34:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
best is a cross trainer...i lost more using that than a treadmill running at top speed...your feet are always on the pads so you dont jolt your bones/joints...and youre using your arms and legs all the time.
otherwise walk at your top speed for 30 minutes...this can be done anywhere for free...all you need is walking shoes.
2007-01-17 21:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Losing weight need cardiovascular exercise, so a thigh trainer would be no good. CV exercise is stuff that makes your heart rate faster, makes you short of breath etc so a treadmill, cross-trainer, bike is along the right lines. Treadmill/cross trainer are better as you are on your feet and supporting your whole weight, rather than sitting on your bum on a bike and only working your legs. Walking regularly is a good way to shift excess pounds, something which can be done with children in tow too so you can work this into your daily routine and get them some fresh air at the same time (i'm not saying you don't normally give them fresh air!!)
2007-01-17 21:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets see here,
well, my when my wife gave birth, she gained about 65lbs. what she did to lose it is go walking with our daughter just about everyday, and work out with the "turbo Jam" fitness videos. plus she does the eliptical machine, at the gym while i babysit. Since you cant go to the gym, look for a babysitter for about an 1-2hours to go to the gym. if not, get some ankle weights(to walk around the house in, and when you are sitting down, doing leg lifts), and a treadmill(to run). when your kids are napping, you can do a quick jog. You can also look on the internet for different workouts, like bodybuilding.com.
My wife also takes lipo6 (fat burner), and cortislim(to help with the weight that gets added on your body from stress) also from bodyb website. so in 1 1/2 years she has lost about 90lbs.
Good luck, hope this helps.
2007-01-17 22:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by khjunior1980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best form of exercise is a type that you try and can commit to doing on a regular or semi-regular basis.
I like weight lifting, but I realize it's not for everyone. Taking a walk, or hike in the beautiful mountains where you live or riding a bike can be a great way to break the monotonous mechanical nature of exercising that most of us may only have the time for.
2007-01-17 21:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I,m exactly the same i really want to go to the gym but can,t.
Swimming is supposed to be good if you have the time but i suppose you'd have to go more than once a week to benefit from it. Walking is supposed to be good too. When i had my first baby that,s all i did and i soon got back to my normal self. This time though it does'nt seem to have worked.
Well good luck to you anyway and if you find something that works please let mr know.
2007-01-17 21:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by leese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can only get one machine get either the exercise bike or the treadmill. They will give you a cardio workout not just build up one muscle group.
2007-01-17 21:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by Melius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rowing machine is great if you only want one piece of kit, it will work your legs and upper body and give you a good cardio workout. Use that as well as doing some crunches (situps) you should see some good results in a matter of weeks.
2007-01-17 21:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love my exersice.okay maybe not love but i dont mind doin it.its called interval training!!all u need is a tredmill.there are diffirent ways but i start off with a two min walk [[to warm up]] then a switch off by runnning one min then walking the next repeat this for 20:00 mins.its get ur legs in GREAT shape!OH and i also do pilates and its good for the tummy!hope i helped
2007-01-17 22:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by summer h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i would recommend a cross-trainer 30 Minutes a day will soon get you back in shape. :)
Good luck!
2007-01-17 21:44:58 · answer #9 · answered by Dj' s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exrecises that help the whole body e.g swimming and can exceed 30 minutes
2007-01-17 21:38:17 · answer #10 · answered by cynnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋