2007-03-20 23:55:44 · 6 answers · asked by CAROL W 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Not really!
Don't do it, you can get fitter with a skipping rope, or walking up and down your stairs. It's a lot cheaper that way also.
I take it you refer to the manual ones which are human powered and not electrically driven by motors?
You could get a motor driven one for walking in your house, but not worth getting one that goes too fast, Argos does some good priced ones. Maybe look for a model with a gradient on it.
2007-03-21 00:01:46 · answer #1 · answered by harry_the_monk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont bother with them. You can do no better than getting out in the fresh air and walking / running there. The treadmill will end up unused and a 'clothes horse', get out and see the local area very well. If fear of attack / nusience is a factor arrange to go in a group or with a friend who can act as back-up for you, and you will get them fit into the bargain.
2007-03-21 07:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really. People get fed up using home fitness equipment. The money you would spend on it would be better put to use by joining you local sports centre for a year. Not only should you then get the use of the gym but also the other facilities they supply. On top of that it is easier to exercise in a sociable athmosphere.
2007-03-21 07:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Neil 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you use it and the chances are you probably won't. How many exercise machines in people's houses have you seen used as a clothes hanger.
2007-03-21 07:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they aren't very smooth and don't encourage you to run anymore than just running will.
2007-03-21 07:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they are very hard to keep goin, An then you get tired alot faster.... ;)
2007-03-21 07:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by ohio_gurl042 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋