Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   what is the best fitness machine for home?
   i want to buy something to do some cardio at home.

   what is best? a elliptical, bike, or something else??
   and where can i get one that is not too expensive?

   • ANSWER:
     the best work out equipment to date are these things that have been around for years, but everyone seems to have forgotten about them, they are the best, ive tried ab rollers, ab loungers, treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines and these are just the best, and its so weird because its the cheapest too- heres what you need - a good pair of running shoes to go for a run or walk around your neighborhood everyday, some big cans of beans or vegetables to weight lift with, a nice flat floor area to do some situps, push ups, lunges etc, a jump rope or maybe just a stereo to dance to the music, and of course good ol' water...

2. QUESTION:
   what is the best home fitness machine?

   • ANSWER:
     Those new bowmaster machines are awesome.

3. QUESTION:
   what is the best home fitness machine to get,an excercise bike, rowing machine, or cross trainer???
   just to get fit and tone up

   • ANSWER:
     i would say cross trainer or a rowing machiene. I found that the rowing machiene got quite boring and it was an effort for me to do it but i haven't got bored of the cross trainer yet and it tones your legs and increases your fitness and doesn't mess with your joints like a treadmill.

4. QUESTION:
   Which home fitness machine gives the best overall workout?
   I've realised I don't have room for a treadmill which was my first choice, so I'm looking for something a bit more compact like a cross trainer or an exercise bike. Would like to increase aerobic fitness mainly, but also tone up and become leaner and fitter. I'm not overweight (5'4" and weigh 49kg) and fairly active (fast walk about 4-5 miles a day). What do you think would be best?

   • ANSWER:
     the best thing is a skipping rope,

5. QUESTION:
   What kind of at-home fitness machine has worked best for you?
   I asked which is better gym or at home but forgot to ask which machine the at home users liked the most

   • ANSWER:
     I don't like gyms...even if they were free, I would not go there. Everybody's sweating in the same room and I cannot really be comfortable in front of strangers, sweating as well.
     Gyms are only good if you're very strong and need a lot of heavy, expensive different machines or you need to be part of a class to get the motivation from a group (I do fine by myself).
     I'm just an average woman so all I need is a good neighborhood, a stationary bicycle and some weights (and also my thigh master and my abs bar and my push-up handles…I have very thin wrists)...and a big sturdy piano bench I use as a weight bench.
     At home, I do not have to drive there and I can do my abs in my underwear...
     On my cardio days, I use an old DP Air Gometer, which is a stationary bicycle with upper body exercise.
     It's bulky and noisy but I get the best cardio workout on it, watching TV full blast...cardios plus lower and upper body workout.
     (I have a five day routine that I just repeat...walk, cardio, walk, rest, weights, walk, cardio, walk, rest, weights)

6. QUESTION:
   What is the best solution for home fitness, treadmill or elliptical machine ?
   Hi all, would like to know what is best for home fitness, a treadmill, an elliptical machine (all in one) or a fixed bike ? I have about 600 Euros to spent, (+/- 800 Dollars). Would be nice to know the pros and cons between them.

   Thanks

   Mario

   • ANSWER:
     I dont like to go gym so I have to workout at home. So I made a research for best program and find Truth About Abs. It works perfectly. Best part of it is that it includes both abs exercises, fullbody exercises and supporting eating plan. It is very useful and helpful. You should buy treadmill ( it is the best of course) and with it you should use this program because treadmill wont be enough. It is cheap so you dont have to pay much. You should reat the article about it from http://www.diettipsandfitness.com for details and decide what to do. I wish I can help you! good luck:)

7. QUESTION:
   Best aerobic fitness machine for home?
   I want to lose roughly 70lbs. Ideally, I'd be extatic to lose it by June..

   I never make it to the gym because of my classes and working full time. Does anyone know of a great exercise bike (any kind) that could help me? or maybe another affordable exercise machine that can be used to 3 to 5 times a week to aid in my weight loss?

   Any other diet advice is also welcome! thank you!!

   • ANSWER:
     1. jump rope
     2. treadmill
     3. elliptical trainer

8. QUESTION:
   fitness machines........?
   whats the best home fitness machine ,running,cycliing or rowing,im thinking,a rowing machine might be best,but im open to suggestions

   • ANSWER:
     the elliptical is my favorite. Fully body wkout. burns more calories than a treadmilll

9. QUESTION:
   What's the BEST home fitness/exercise equipment?
   excluding the jogging machine thing..

   I'm looking for machine/large equipment recommendations [i.e. not just weights or tapes]

   Price isn't necessarily my concern, I'm looking for maximum toning and weight loss is always a plus...

   • ANSWER:

10. QUESTION:
    What home fitness equipment offers the best results?
    I want to purchase a single piece of workout equipment that offers aerobic activity but will also tone muscle. I want to burn fat and calories and tone my muscles without bulking up.

    I have been running on a treadmill in our apartment complex gym, and love the results. But I was wondering if something like an elliptical machine would offer the same results or better without the wear and tear on my body caused by running?

    • ANSWER:
      All you need are dumbbells. Use light dumbbells to make the treadmill harder. You can also do high intensity interval training like that. Then with heavier dumbbells you can do a full body basic weight lifting routine a couple times a week to tone your muscles. Don't worry, you can't bulk up without steroids. You will gain some muscle, but you won't look big at all. It will also help you gain bone density and keep your joints healthy. This will help you avoid osteoperosis and stiff joints when you get older.

      I do like elipticals. I do my intervals on those. You just switch between a high and low setting. Why not get get both. Adjustable dumbbells are cheap anyway.

11. QUESTION:
    Best Fitness Equipment for the home?
    I've just had my elliptical trainer collapse into a heap on me after 2 years of heavy use. Looking to replace it with another elliptical or any other cardio machine. Rowing Machine? Versa Climber? Does anyone have any suggestions as to what will give me an excellent calorie burn, toning and easy to maintain?

    • ANSWER:
      treadmill...works the fat on the more stubborn fat vulnerable areas compared to the eliptical

12. QUESTION:
    best fitness machine/ equipment for under 0?
    I want something hopefully cardio wise that is under 0 so I can use it in my own home. I dont want weights im talking like leg machines, stationary bike, cheap yet effective treadmills. thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      a mini trampoline will set ya back all of 20 bucks and its major cardio, and fun to bounce to your favorite tunes..you can also buy a stepper..you know the hard plastic contraption that you see those people using in the workout videos..then id buy some 2 pld weights and maybe even some elastic bungee cords for good measure..you can buy a nice excersize mat and even a few new cd's to get your blood pumping for the workout your about to have..good luck....go to wal mart..all of these things are there...

13. QUESTION:
    What part of the day is the best time to exercise?
    I have an imobile/home bike or whatever they are called (http://www.chinawholesalegift.com/pic/Health-Gifts/Fitness-Machine/Home-Bike-(Magnetic-System)-20324653706.jpg) and I was wondering when it would be the best time to do a long workout -
    a) morning, before school
    b) late afternoon, after school
    c) evening, after dinner
    When do you burn the most? Or does it matter? Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      If your a morning person go with before school but after a bit to eat for energy. Your metabolism will get a kick start, you become more alert for the day, its also been shown that people who start the day eating right or exercising have a better change to continue a health conscience day.

      If your not a morning person, aim for after dinner but not too late. Some people hate morning times, or their schedules just aren't conducive to morning workouts. If you are going to workout at night, you should try to do so by 7ish pm and you can't let it drag on too late. You need time to get a little carbs and protein (keyword is little) into your body so it doesn't brake down muscle while you sleep. You also need time to let your body relax so you can get GOOD sleep.

14. QUESTION:
    What is the best elastic fitness band?
    I've been looking at various elastic fitness band products and need a home exercise gym for getting stronger and losing weight. I want to tone my torso and to build bigger biceps. I heard from my trainer that elastic resistance bands are an awesome tool and a super value compared to some of workout machines that can cost thousands of dollars.

    • ANSWER:
      There's multiple fitness band companies and I've tried several options. The one I think is best was recommended by Matt Furey and is a very high quality product that is also very affordable starting at under for the basic set of bands. What's great about these bands is you can start with the basic set and order additional bands as you increase in strenght or desire to add new variety of exercises.

      The progress ive made with my set of bands also has been incredible. I got into them thinking it was mainly good for rehabbing my shoulder from a backyard football injury but when I started training with them I realized I could use them for a complete body workout. Terrell Owens works out with them and that guy has one of the best physiques on the planet.

      Ive reduced my body fat from 14 to 7%, increased my bench press max by 60 lbs. and shredded my torso and arms. My girlfriend used them to work out her legs and calves and she is looking sexier than ever.

      However, the best part of my bodylastic bands has to be the flexibility to take them everywhere and anywhere. I am a consultant and consistently traveling so its awesome to be able to tuck them into my carry-on luggage and have access to a full gym no matter where I am. Good luck and Be Well

15. QUESTION:
    What is the best in-home gym equipment (machine) to get rid fat and loose skin around the stomach and thighs?
    I lost heaps of weight a while ago, and now have heaps of loose skin around my stomach and thighs, and a bit on my arms. I have also recently put on a bit more weight in those areas and want to burn it off fast and tone up my body a bit. I DO NOT want to go to a gym, but instead want to do it in the comfort of my home. I am willing to buy any machines or fitness equipment I will need to do this (within reason).

    PLEASE HELP!!! I need my confidence back for summer and a new me!
    thanks heaps!

    • ANSWER:
      Ahh! you just named all my old problem areas! I do have the perfect piece of workout equipment for stomach, thighs, and butt though. It's called "Leg Magic!" I've had mine for 2 years and LOVE it! (The website is below.) I don't know what the most your willing to spend is but this machine is very small and it's only 0.00! They even have an offer where you can try it for a month for like .00!

      For arms, get a 5 pound weight and hold it in one hand. Bring the arm with weight straight above your head. Have your other arm come around behind your head and let your hand grab right underneath your elbow. This gives your arm with the weight support. Bend arm with weight at elbow and then straighten it again. I do 20 presses slowly and then switch to other arm (having one arm still supporting the arm with the weight.) Then I go back to first arm and do 20 fast presses and then switch again. I do the routine twice so its: both arms slow, both arms fast, both arms slow, both arms fast.

      Good luck! PLEASE try the Leg Magic. It's not a joke, believe me!

16. QUESTION:
    What is the best fitness schedule for becoming muscular that is possible for a 14 year old?
    i in my mid 14's, stocky body (good potential), have a gym membership, have a cardio machine and a few weights at home. just need to know what to do.i want to make my triceps and biceps bigger and stronger as they are just a long thin muscle at the moment and do not bulge much. i also want to make the muscles in my chest and stomach tenser and defined.
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    Thanks In Advance

    • ANSWER:
      Tricep extensions/skull crushers
      tricep kick backs]
      tricep pushdowns
      close hand pressups
      tricep dips

      benchpress/pressups incline and decline if you cannot do benchpress put your feet on something higher for incline and decline do pressups on the end of a bench (hard to explain) and fly's

      bicepcurls,preacher curls, zottman curls, 21s and barbell/e-z curl bar and the ones most people forget about HAMMER CURLS.

      do 2-3 sets of tricep exercises

      and 3-7 sets of bench and flies as the pecs are alot bigger than biceps and triceps

      each exercise should be between 5-10 reps if youreally wanna go for it aim below 8 for the bench press.

      after bench press, do pressups,
      dont forget to work your shoulders with shoulder press, front raises and incline pressups
      and your abs, with planks, crunches, situps,leg raises and mountain climbers(but do mountain climbers when your abs are really tired to feel the burn)
      and your back, with pull ups, use the overhand wide grip pullups for the back, to get the v shape body. and barbell rowing and dumbell rows are good too
      and chip ups (close hands and underhand grip) works the biceps too
      good luck

17. QUESTION:
    Can someone please advise me if Cross Trainer exercise machines give a good all over toning effect ?
    I want to buy a machine to use at home for gentle but effective all over toning. What is the best machine? I don't want to buy lots of different equipment, I would just like one alround machine. I don't want to look to muscular but just keep in shape. I'm not really into fitness in a big way but like to keep looking good!!!!!!
    Thanks for your help.

    • ANSWER:
      not really

18. QUESTION:
    What is the best in home workout?
    It's raining and I can't walk, I don't have any fitness videos, the treadmill is in storage until this weekend and the elliptical machine hurts my knees. (damn, I've got the excuses down to a science! giggle) So, what type of exercise can I do in my home to give me the most benefit out of a workout?

    • ANSWER:
      Do pilates or yoga.

19. QUESTION:
    I have a flat stomach and now i want a six pack. What are the best exercises?
    I don't have a lot of money so fitness centers or at home machines aren't an option. I know about crunches. Anybody know about anything else?

    • ANSWER:
      Gee, there are some weird answers posted here for this one. lol
      To work your abdominals, you need to do crunches, and variations of it. Start with 3 sets of as many crunches as you can do, which should be between 10-30, I'm guessing. Do this for the first week, then build up to adding extra exercises such as knee tucks off the end of a bench (http://www.netfit.co.uk/assets/004s.jpg), and even adding weight to your crunches, by holding a heavy book, or a small weight disc (up to 5kgs). This will allow you to build you abs to a degree that you can see the addominal muscles under your skin, hence, a '6 pack'.
      Make sure you are not eating much sugary and fatty foods, as this will just add body fat, which is the covering over your abs. Minimal bodyfat means a defined stomach.
      Do some cardio work, too, to help you tone up a little more. Anything like running for 2-30 mins, 2-3 times a week, will help a lot to achieving a 6-pack even faster.
      It wont take long, within a few weeks, you should start to notice some results

20. QUESTION:
    How can I do a "makeover" to my health habits and lifestyle? (Nutrition, fitness specialists help appreciated)
    What I mean, I do feel a little guilty about my bad dietary habits and some other things I'll mention. If you have any good suggestions and a good background about nutrition, fitness, and/or pyschology, please give me advice: (I'm a 22-year old male)

    -My diet: I'm 6ft 1 tall, 78 kgs. Although my weight seems good to my height, but I'm guilty of eating a lot of fast food, chocolate, and soda drinks. I want to know what amounts & types of food should I concentrate on eating? Especially that I want to start working out, and gain abs. (Please notice that I avoid all alcoholic drinks and pork). And is it necessary to completely stop chocolate consumption? (I love this thing!)

    -My fitness: I bought a home gym machine that has the following:
    -Biceps and triceps exercises, legs , shoulder, chest and back. How often and long sholud I work out? And what is the best exercise for my stomach & gluteal region?

    -My sleeping habits: I tend to sleep very late and wake up very late (I sleep at 7 am and wake up at 2-3 pm), which really affected my college life. Although I don’t drink large amounts of caffeine. I used to sleep at 1-2 am, but now I can’t, I think I ruined my biological clock. What things can I do to sleep at a reasonable time, and enjoy a good, deep sleep?
    P.S: This started only lately, although I have nothing “psychological” that could cause it.

    My mentality: How can I increase the power and pace of my memory? Especially the short-term one?

    • ANSWER:
      Go Vegan. You'll never look back.
      Cut out all animal products and sugar.
      Get into Fruits and vegetables.
      Anybody can do it.
      I was a total meat eater 21 years ago. My Father owned a steak shop in Philly, Pa. I eat more cheese steaks than you could shake a stick at.
      I knew my health was going down the toilet.
      I took a course in Health and Nutrition, but it wasn't your typical nutrition course, it was all vegetarian.
      Get yourself some books and get into it.
      That's the only body you'll ever have, be good to it.
      Hope I helped.
      Good Luck.

21. QUESTION:
    Home Fitness?
    Is it good enough to substitute the gym( the machines and weights, that is)

    Anyone know what is the best excercise for pectorals, biceps and improving vertical jump?
    I googled and seen a lot of junk
    Also I wonder if I have to keep excercising my jumps like every week or day so I can jump high for a long time

    • ANSWER:
      The best exercise you can do at home for Pecs are Press ups. You can vary your position so that you work different areas of the Pectoral Muscle i.e. Normal press up would mainly work mid pecs, where as trying press ups with your feet placed on a chair would mainly work the upper Pec. You can also vary your hand position and the way in which you perform the exercise, i.e. Hands placed closer together would incorporate your triceps more than if you place your hands shoulder width apart. You can also try lowering yourself slowly and then pushing up as hard and fast as you can, this works the fast twitch fibres and the slow twitch fibres that make up your muscles.
      For improving vertical jumps you might want to try placing your feet shoulder width apart squatting down so that your thighs are parallel with the floor and then jumping up with as much force as you can. Repeat this for 10-12 reps and about 3-4 sets.

22. QUESTION:
    I'm looking to exercise at home, 30 minutes a day... rowing machine?
    What do you guys think?.

    I've spoken to several friends who train and they tell me that if I wish to train at home just to maintain shape and fitness, then the way to go is with a rowing machine.

    So... what are your thoughts?

    The World's Best Rowing Machines - Concept2

    • ANSWER:

23. QUESTION:
    what are the best exercises for me?
    Hi, im 16 and female. I am about 5"3, and i am curvy. I have quite a lot of unwanted fat on my stomach and hips. I have joined the gym for all round fitness. How often do you think i need to go, in order to tone up? I have started to use the tredmill, and the upper body exercise machines. I do sit ups at home too. What exercises would be best for me?

    • ANSWER:
      Use the stair machine and the elipitical. Also try boxing or using the punching bag to turn stress into burnt calories. also eat a lot of fruits and veggies, also try protein shots.

24. QUESTION:
    What do you do if you max out on fixed weight machines?
    We've got the whole range, from head to toe, at AJIMA health and fitness - home of Seloundo.
    Master Marie is the best teacher I have ever come across in my experience of martial art.

    The gym equipment's quite old, but it's solid and reliable.

    Today I lifted the maximum on everything (I think that's why I can't sleep...) - from 20kg on wrists to 95kg on quads and 125kg on deadlifts, think it's 65 or 70kg on bench and the same on the vertical and lateral rows.
    (I've sort of stopped paying attention since I just stick the pin at the bottom...)

    There's no way I can fit enough of the free weights onto the bars to do those exercises...
    Even if I could, I don't think I could do it safely...

    I'm just over 5'8" and just over 11st.
    (sorry for the mixed measures - I'm sure you can find a converter on google...)

    What should I do now?
    Just carry on increasing fast/slow reps and sets?
    Focus on technique speed and finesse?
    Do something new?

    I do plyometric exercises and stretches to compliment.
    If you do look up the Seloundo website, please bear in mind that I did the front page, which links to the *ahem* other website (which I didn't do... NFO.7 isn't my thing...) - I'm in the process of making a new one...

    We'll have it up and running soon.
    I have to do the running.
    I enjoy it.
    Cycling's more fun, I've found - overtaking the £100k cars going at 20mph in the City on a 600 quid bike really annoys them.

    You reckon just carry on increasing reps and sets and focus on technique for a bit?
    Sounds like a plan...

    • ANSWER:
      I'd just work with what you got, and increase how many times you lift, and form, and do normal speed reps. After about a month or two, work on speed and fitness, and then after that do something new. You cannot get much more out of the optionjs after taht. You'll end up holding yourself back if you cannot get to better equipment, or atleast add something a more challenge to yourself..

      I'd suggest adding soem form of mega cardio (i.e. 10k running too)

25. QUESTION:
    what is the best machine at the gym for cardio and toning?
    I have been going to group fitness classes at my college, but they are not offered over the summer. so now im lost about what to do by myself at the gym.

    I am really short and I have a lot of muscle, i'm just trying to loose body fat so i can look lean.

    what machines (except the tredmill which is obvious) will help me loose body fat?
    or any standing cardio moves i can do at home?

    i've asked this question before and no one has been helpful
    i do NOT want to hear
    "go to the gym, they have everything".. because I AM going to the gym i just am not familiar with all the machines..

    or

    "lift heavy weights"
    because i do lift weights, but im asking about CARDIO MACHINES

    • ANSWER:
      run on the treadmill.
      its your best bet :]

26. QUESTION:
    What is a good cardio (bike, elliptical, treadmill, etc.) workout regimen for beginners?
    I have access to a fitness center. While it is not consistent access, it will be available in our vacation home development. I would like to utilize it as best as possible. Which machines should I use? How long should I use any one machine? I hope this question is making sense. LOL
    If three 30-minute cardio sessions are necessary for good results, should I split the 30 minutes between 2 or 3 machines (elliptical, treadmill, stairmaster, etc.)?

    • ANSWER:
      I would say the treadmill because walking is GREAT for any fitness level. I would start off doing 20-30 minutes a few times a week at a moderate pace, working up to an hour or more 6 times a week at a fast pace.

      Walking does amazing things for the body.

27. QUESTION:
    What's the best piece of excercise equipment I can buy...?
    I'm moving into a small flat and so will have to ditch my home gym due to limited space. What I'd like to know if I was to buy one piece of euipment for all round fitness, what would it be? Excercise bike? Cross trainer? Rowing machine? Anything else?! (also, do Slendertone machines actually do anything?)

    • ANSWER:
      Swimming trunks.

28. QUESTION:
    Upper body workout using only 5kg weights?
    Hey, I'm 18 years old and looking at building my body up. I have been going regularly to the gym twice a week for 4 months now and being doing odd exercises at home but nothing too organized.

    Unfortunately I do not have any exercise equipment at home apart from a rowing machine and 5kg weights. Can anyone recommend a structured home fitness regime that i can follow in between gym times. I usually attend the gym on Wednesdays and Saturdays so can anyone recommend best days in between to exercise and what are the best exercises to perform (concentrating on upper body) with the 5kg weights I have.

    If you have a regime that works for you please can you share, I would really appreciate it!

    Thanks for any help in advance,
    Andy

    • ANSWER:
      lots of reps. do arm raises and hold them for a long time or just do a lot of them, that will get your shoulders. lots of tricep extensions, wrist curls, lay on your back and do pec flies(bring arms up to verticle from horizontal) the trick with anything is lots of reps since you are only using about 10 pounds

29. QUESTION:
    What are the best workouts to get in shape quick? (easy ten points ) Read whole question)?
    I workout at lifetime fitness and am currently leaving to go there in about twenty minutes. I am wondering what the best workouts are to firm up. I want answers from only people who have real experience of this working to firm up and if they use the machine that they are recommending and so on... What would you recommend to use for a cardio machine? I like using the elipticals usually. Also what weight machines, and just other exersizes can I do on the mats to firm up my abs? Does anyone also recommend a home workout video that I can buy and use at home for ab workouts? First one to answer all of these questions gets ten points! GOOD LUCK THANKS!

    • ANSWER:
      Try the lil Jack workouthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris to get in shape quickly

30. QUESTION:
    What is the best elliptical for me to buy for the new year 2008?
    One of my fitness goals is to get into better shape (generally speaking) with one of these fabulous machines. Is this realistic and achievable?

    Features I want to optimize for me include: 20 inch stride, 300 lbs. + user capacity, for at home use, would like it to be 'commerical grade' (preferable) but not necessarily, affordable (at the lowest possible price) -- under 0 (preferably), durable (built well), long lasting (high quality), with a Cardio Program (that reads heart rate), sturdy (wont tip over easily), and new (not refurbished).

    • ANSWER:
      Its going to be hard to find a good, quality, new elliptical for under 0. In that price range you should consider looking at the Horizon or Eclipse line of elliptical. If you're willing to spend a couple more hundred dollars, I would recommend looking at Spirit. For under a 00 you can get an excellent Spirit Elliptical that is going to have a significantly better warranty.

      I would recommend you check out http://whenrunninginplace.com, it is a Treadmill and Elliptical Site that takes all the online reviews for Treadmills and Ellipticals, combines them on their site and comes up with their own average rating. You can also see side by side comparisons, and the current pricing for the Horizon, Eclipse and Spirit Ellipticals I was talking about.

31. QUESTION:
    Stationary bikes.........how bout this one???...............................?
    I would like to do more exercise but finding time in the day is hard and especially living where I live so an at home machine seems to be the best bet. I don't need anything fancy and quite enjoy cycling so I thought, why not a bike? Lack of space may be a problem I thought then I heard about 'the compact bike'....a stationary bike.

    Don't want to spend a lot of money.
    How about this one.....? http://www.connection-fitness.co.uk/category/Exercise_Bikes/Upright_Cycles_22/Pursuit_R20_Exercise_Bike/538/index.aspx

    And what's better......an upright stationary bike or a tilted one ( don't know the proper name).

    THANKS

    OH AND ALSO if I warm up b beginning slow and slow down at the end of cycling, should this be completely safe? wouldn't wanna cause any self harm!

    • ANSWER:
      i think some one needs to make an exercise bike that generates electricity...........why not work out and pump some power back onto the grid at the same time?

      a true WIN-WIN..........not many of those anymore.

32. QUESTION:
    Which is better, a rowing machine or cross trainer?
    I'm looking to buy some home gym equipment, but unfortunately have no knowledge of fitness haha, i am getting either one of these, but which one do you think is best?
    I want to tone my arms, slim my legs down, and lose weight overall. Which would help me the most?
    Oh and also, could anyone recommend somewhere where i could buy one!

    Thank you : )

    • ANSWER:
      CuriosityKilledTheCat,

      A ROWER is definitely a great piece of exercise equipment to meet and exceed your needs. They are inexpensive compared to other fitness equipment, but will be able to help you tone your arms, legs and overall weight loss.

      Indoor rowing primarily works the cardiovascular systems and stresses many muscle groups throughout the body anaerobically, thus rowing is often referred to as a strength-endurance sport.

      You have been warned, indoor rowing is an addictive and fun exercise!

      You can view all the most popular rowers on the market at GYMSTORE.COM (full link below). They have a large selection of cardio equipment that you can browse as well.

      P.S. Another cost effective alternative are indoor cycle bikes, also know as spinning bikes - which are also found at the same website.

33. QUESTION:
    Physical Education Help?
    1.
    The intensity range recommended for beginners to cardiorespiratory conditioning is
    A) 100 to 110 beats per second.
    B) 115 to 120 beats per second.
    C) 120 to 145 beats per second.
    D) 140 to 170 beats per second.
    2.
    A beginner to cardiorespiratory conditioning should engage in aerobic activity
    A) 1-2 days per week.
    B) 2-3 days per week.
    C) 3-5 days per week.
    D) 5-7 days per week.
    3.
    To maintain moderate fitness, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
    A) be aerobically active every day.
    B) accumulate 225 minutes of aerobic activity every week.
    C) participate in cardiorespiratory exercises that are neither too light nor too heavy.
    D) be aerobically active no more than 2 times per week.
    4.
    The level of intensity in aerobic conditioning can be expressed as a measure of
    A) resting pulse rate.
    B) target heart rate.
    C) maximum heart rate.
    D) VO2max.
    5.
    A person who is deconditioned might BEST be described as
    A) someone who has been kicked off the football team for failing to observe training guidelines.
    B) someone who has been away from training for a period after achieving at least moderate levels of fitness.
    C) someone who has gained so much weight from years of living a sedentary lifestyle that they are at serious risk.
    D) someone who is practicing a new sport.
    6.
    Factors to consider when buying fitness equipment include all of the following EXCEPT
    A) intended use.
    B) duration of each exercise session.
    C) space.
    D) warranty.
    7.
    It is important to maintain home exercise equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness. All of the following are maintenance tips EXCEPT
    A) inspecting all equipment regularly.
    B) cleaning equipment before and after each use.
    C) inspecting equipment once a year
    D) reading the operating manual or instructions before using equipment.
    8.
    The most popular type of home fitness equipment is
    A) a treadmill.
    B) a stair-stepper.
    C) an elliptical motion trainer.
    D) a stationary bicycle.
    9.
    Which type of cross-country ski machine offers a more vigorous workout and best simulates real cross-country skiing?
    A) Dependent
    B) Independent
    C) Stationary
    D) Recumbent
    10.
    Since the main muscle of your cardiovascular system is the _____, this is the muscle that should be overloaded during an aerobic workout.
    A) lungs
    B) heart
    C) diaphragm
    D) chest
    11.
    Like any other fitness goal, cardiorespiratory FITT must be designed to achieve the principle of
    A) overload.
    B) resistance.
    C) progression.
    D) dynamic relaxation.
    12.
    A(n) _____mimics the natural motions of running but without placing stress on the joints.
    A) treadmill
    B) in-line running machine
    C) elliptical motion trainer
    D) stationary bicycle
    13.
    If you are deconditioned, you could begin doing _____ workouts at low intensity to accumulate your 20 to 30-minute exercise session.
    A) high impact
    B) low impact
    C) resistance
    D) interval
    14.
    The six factors to consider when buying home fitness equipment are intended use, cost, space, accessibility, _____, and service.
    A) entertainment value
    B) safety
    C) time
    D) level of difficulty
    15.
    The progression principle does not apply to cardiorespiratory activity.
    A) True
    B) False
    16.
    Stair-steppers can cost anywhere from 0 to 00.
    A) True
    B) False
    17.
    The main muscles of your cardiovascular system are the lungs.
    A) True
    B) False
    18.
    Before purchasing home fitness equipment, it is a good idea to compare the cost of the equipment with the cost of joining a gym or fitness center.
    A) True
    B) False
    19.
    Some stair-steppers simulate the action of walking up a flight of stairs, while on others, you walk on escalator-like stairs in a continuous manner.
    A) True
    B) False
    20.
    Most teens are advised to work at between 60 and 90 percent of their target heart rate range, but teens that have been sedentary may need to start out at 40 to 50 percent of their target heart rate range.
    A) True
    B) False
    21.
    Individuals with low-to-moderate levels of cardiorespiratory fitness should work at sessions
    that last 40 to 60 minutes.
    A) True
    B) False

    • ANSWER:
      Nice paper there... WHy not do it yourself or copy of your friends or google it.

34. QUESTION:
    Physical Education Questions - Help!?
    1.
    The intensity range recommended for beginners to cardiorespiratory conditioning is
    A) 100 to 110 beats per second.
    B) 115 to 120 beats per second.
    C) 120 to 145 beats per second.
    D) 140 to 170 beats per second.
    2.
    A beginner to cardiorespiratory conditioning should engage in aerobic activity
    A) 1-2 days per week.
    B) 2-3 days per week.
    C) 3-5 days per week.
    D) 5-7 days per week.
    3.
    To maintain moderate fitness, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
    A) be aerobically active every day.
    B) accumulate 225 minutes of aerobic activity every week.
    C) participate in cardiorespiratory exercises that are neither too light nor too heavy.
    D) be aerobically active no more than 2 times per week.
    4.
    The level of intensity in aerobic conditioning can be expressed as a measure of
    A) resting pulse rate.
    B) target heart rate.
    C) maximum heart rate.
    D) VO2max.
    5.
    A person who is deconditioned might BEST be described as
    A) someone who has been kicked off the football team for failing to observe training guidelines.
    B) someone who has been away from training for a period after achieving at least moderate levels of fitness.
    C) someone who has gained so much weight from years of living a sedentary lifestyle that they are at serious risk.
    D) someone who is practicing a new sport.
    6.
    Factors to consider when buying fitness equipment include all of the following EXCEPT
    A) intended use.
    B) duration of each exercise session.
    C) space.
    D) warranty.
    7.
    It is important to maintain home exercise equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness. All of the following are maintenance tips EXCEPT
    A) inspecting all equipment regularly.
    B) cleaning equipment before and after each use.
    C) inspecting equipment once a year
    D) reading the operating manual or instructions before using equipment.
    8.
    The most popular type of home fitness equipment is
    A) a treadmill.
    B) a stair-stepper.
    C) an elliptical motion trainer.
    D) a stationary bicycle.
    9.
    Which type of cross-country ski machine offers a more vigorous workout and best simulates real cross-country skiing?
    A) Dependent
    B) Independent
    C) Stationary
    D) Recumbent
    10.
    Since the main muscle of your cardiovascular system is the _____, this is the muscle that should be overloaded during an aerobic workout.
    A) lungs
    B) heart
    C) diaphragm
    D) chest
    11.
    Like any other fitness goal, cardiorespiratory FITT must be designed to achieve the principle of
    A) overload.
    B) resistance.
    C) progression.
    D) dynamic relaxation.
    12.
    A(n) _____mimics the natural motions of running but without placing stress on the joints.
    A) treadmill
    B) in-line running machine
    C) elliptical motion trainer
    D) stationary bicycle
    13.
    If you are deconditioned, you could begin doing _____ workouts at low intensity to accumulate your 20 to 30-minute exercise session.
    A) high impact
    B) low impact
    C) resistance
    D) interval
    14.
    The six factors to consider when buying home fitness equipment are intended use, cost, space, accessibility, _____, and service.
    A) entertainment value
    B) safety
    C) time
    D) level of difficulty
    15.
    The progression principle does not apply to cardiorespiratory activity.
    A) True
    B) False
    16.
    Stair-steppers can cost anywhere from 0 to 00.
    A) True
    B) False
    17.
    The main muscles of your cardiovascular system are the lungs.
    A) True
    B) False
    18.
    Before purchasing home fitness equipment, it is a good idea to compare the cost of the equipment with the cost of joining a gym or fitness center.
    A) True
    B) False
    19.
    Some stair-steppers simulate the action of walking up a flight of stairs, while on others, you walk on escalator-like stairs in a continuous manner.
    A) True
    B) False
    20.
    Most teens are advised to work at between 60 and 90 percent of their target heart rate range, but teens that have been sedentary may need to start out at 40 to 50 percent of their target heart rate range.
    A) True
    B) False
    21.
    Individuals with low-to-moderate levels of cardiorespiratory fitness should work at sessions
    that last 40 to 60 minutes.
    A) True
    B) False
    22.
    Match each item of exercise equipment with its matching description.
    A. the level of intensity in aerobic conditioning can be expressed as a measure of this
    B. two main types are upright and recumbent
    C. allows you to train the upper and lower body simultaneously;
    D. excellent option that the whole family can use year round

    treadmill
    stationary bicycle
    maximum heart rate
    elliptical motion trainer

    • ANSWER:
      So many questions!! anway, my answers are just from experience, cause i'm a swimmer and I train 8 times a week.

      1. C or D (and it should be beats per minute NOT second!!)
      2. C
      3. D
      4. B
      5. B, but maybe C
      6. B
      7. C, obviously
      8. A or D (you'll be able to check that up quite easily)
      9. no idea sorry!
      10. B
      11. C
      12. C
      13. I don't know! all of them?
      14. B
      15. A
      16. A
      17. B
      18. A
      19. A
      20. A
      21. dunno
      22. A maximum heart rate
      B Stationary bike
      C elliptical motion trainer
      D treadmill

      Iknow, I didnt' get some answers and i'm sorry, but i hope i helped.

35. QUESTION:
    Hey ladies, where do you look for guys?
    It seems to me the best place for a woman to meet a great guy is the the unexpected. In the grocery store, church,library, home repair store,fitness center (not the free weights-but near the cardio machines)...it's obvious going to a club, party, etc. you are going to get what you get....someone looking for a little fun....maybe no substance behind it...what's your opinion?????????

    • ANSWER:
      i look 4 them everywhere

36. QUESTION:
    i want to lose weight the right way so how can i go about this?
    Hey guys i have a goal that i want to lose weight and tone up but im not very good at controlling what i eat so if anyone has any info on what a good snack would be to fill me up rather than me eating junk food!
    bare in mind i have just had braces in so hard crunchie foods are a no no. also i don't like yogurts and milkshakes and things like that.
    also what cardio machines are the best to use in the gym? i have dumb bells at home ranging from the weights of 1.kg 1.5kg and 3.kg.
    my fitness isn't great and i need to get my fitness up as well for the sake of my asthma which kills me when i try running and jogging with my dog round the park so that's something else i want to work on.
    so if anyone can help me out here then thank you so much =D

    • ANSWER:
      The first and most obvious step in losing weight and keeping it off is to change the way in which you eat. But even before taking that step the best thing you can do is to decide how much weight you want to lose and then concentrate on how to achieve that goal. Know more information how to loose your weights from this reference links

37. QUESTION:
    Can someone help me get a six pack with these specifications of me?please help i want to be fit and impress?
    i am 13,(14 in 2 months),i wiegh like 160-180 pounds,and im like 5 or 6 feet tall,i mainly want to get a six pack and pecks because those are the hardest muscles to gain in my opinion, i want to know some exersices that dont involve like running or swimming because i have asthma and i get bored easy id like a way to get it with only like excersices i could do at home,and if there if theres a way better chance kind of workout machine is there a way i can make it,i saw a bali fitness ball on tv the people excersize with i figured i could like make it by using a box with a pillow over it,if anyone can help thanks so much if i find it verry helpfull info ill make it the best answer,thanks,oh and i wanted at least a tiny bit of results before my birthday on nov.4

    • ANSWER:
      Firstly, there is a huge difference between 160 and 180 lbs especially at your height.

      I'm 5 11 at 183 and some days have four or six showing (pretty lean and heavy). I believe you have some cardio to do to losing yourr body fat. I'm sure you're aware of your BMI - we won't go there.

      How to get a six pack?
      You need to lose some weight and reduce your body fat.
      Increase your lean mass - to show abs you must have muscles (there are many skinny kids out there without abs)

      Cardio gets you lean and weight training gets big muscles. Do some amount of both.

      If you love pizza, pork or ice cream forget it. At your age, go outside and play, ask again in 3 years.

38. QUESTION:
    HELP DID I GET HIV IM VERY SCARED!?
    Okay i had 2 shirts on and pants and i went to the 24 hour fitness to workout, i only used two machines there, and i worked out at 3:00pm to 4:55pm and i then went home and took a shower and i tried to wash my back with soap the best i could, i might have missed some spots but, anyrate, at 10:20pm i accedently scratched a pimple on my back and i quickly use hydrogen peroxde on it and applied neosporin, but im worried i got hiv somehow can someone tell me?

    • ANSWER:
      No sweetie... You could not get HIV from washing your back!

39. QUESTION:
    B&A: Another Excerpt, Feedback Please?
    One of the few contemporary romance things I've written. I got pretty far with this story but didn't finish it. Just looking for insight into my writing and writing style, so posting a lot today.

    ***

    “One, two…come on, Chloe!”

    Sweat dripped down her face as she reluctantly held up her clothes. Whoever had said acting was just an art was sorely mistaken, she thought miserably. Her trainer, a perky blonde with short and spiky hair, bounced on her heels as she urged Chloe on. Pausing a moment to an escaped curl out of her eyes, she resumed the punching bag exercises.

    Imagining herself punching Barrett’s face, instead of the battered leather, helped get her through the rest of the exercises.

    “Great job!” said the personal trainer. Yeah right, thought Chloe. The girl didn’t look as if she’d ever had an extra ounce of fat in her life. “Twenty minute cool down on the treadmill, then I’ll see you next week.”

    She unzipped her hoodie and peeled it off, debating the wisdom of informing the personal trainer that she could see her in hell for all she was concerned. And then she groaned as she spotted him, running at full speed next to the last available treadmill. And until that moment she’d been grateful for free use of the network fitness center.

    He had a pair of headphones firmly covering his ears, and Chloe hoped as she made her way over to the machines that he’d remain ignorant of her presence. No such luck. As she approached, doing her best to casually ignore him and press the buttons to turn the damn thing on, Barrett pulled the headphones off.

    “You looked good out there. But then again, I already knew you could throw a mean punch.”

    Yeah, thought Chloe, and wouldn’t I love to throw another one your way.

    Instead she shrugged, hoping he’d take the hint and leave her to her miserable jog in peace. But then again, he wasn’t the sort of man who took hints.

    “I should take you into the ring sometime,” he said. He dialed down the speed on the treadmill so he was jogging. Chloe glanced at him in the mirror that stretched across the front of the gym. And damn it if he wasn’t as deliciously handsome in sweats and a white T-shirt as he was on screen. He wasn’t overly muscular, she noted. Not that she hadn’t seen his chest before.

    To her surprise she noticed a tattoo planted squarely on his upper bicep. Now that was new, she mused. “You have a Celtic Cross,” she said, surprising herself. She must have surprised Barrett too. He met her eyes in the mirror and grinned.

    “Irish heritage,” he said. “I got it when I first came to LA. They cover it up on the show. Tony’s Italian.”

    Just wait until her mother heard about this thought Chloe, before chiding herself. The last thing she wanted to do was rush home and gossip about her co-star.

    She finished her workout with determined silence, although she was unable to help glancing at Barrett through the safety of the mirror. If it hadn’t been for what he’s said to her that first day she might have been able to get past his ego, if only to see if a night in bed with him could live up to her teenage fantasies. But the idea that everybody on the set of Harper’s Vale was just waiting for her to fall in bed with him set her on edge.

    It was determination that had brought her to Los Angeles only a week after graduating from college, with nothing more than a diploma, five-hundred dollars cash and the headshots her mother had given her as a graduation present. In four years she’d been a waitress, a telemarketer and for one very brief and humiliating period an assistant for a terrible magician’s stage show.

    Until a year before the only acting credit she’d had to her name had been a series of commercials for Morning Cup coffee, a corpse on a popular crime show, and a series of easily forgotten roles in just as easily-forgotten plays.

    Snagging the role of Ophelia had, at the time, been the most exciting thing that had ever happened to her. Until a few months after that, when her agent called her with the news that Alexandra Winsor had called her in for a meeting.

    She had shown up in her only pair of designer shoes, with her knock-off bag held close enough to her that nobody could see the label, doing her best to fit the role of a soap opera vixen. With that, and a good deal of charm, and every ounce of sex appeal that nature had given her, she’d landed the role. Then had begun the arduous process of deconstructing Chloe to create Rebecca.

    Nothing in her life had been more painful, or rewarding, than watching as her new character developed of the course of the past week. But she had done it. And she didn’t intend to let some spur-of-the-moment affair destroy what she had worked so hard to create.

    The timer beeped that her twenty minutes were up. Chloe powered down. Next to her, Barrett did the same, gliding off the machine and falling in step beside her as they walked toward the changing rooms. “How about a smoothie?” he
    Chloe groaned. He was killing her. “I can buy my own, thanks,” he said.

    Barrett shrugged. “Suit yourself. But I’m having one anyway. Might as well get one for free.”

    She narrowed her eyes. He had a point. She showered quickly, bundling her hair up on top of her head and pulling on a pair of jeans and a new T-shirt, this time proclaiming her desire for Peace On Earth. When she left the room and found her way to the smoothie bar he was waiting on her.

    “Triple-Berry, no yogurt, soy,” she said.

    Barrett lifted his brows slightly then, raising a finger at the girl behind the register, said, “Make it two.”

    “So, tell me, what made you decide to grace me with your presence?” he asked.

    “After a workout like that, I deserve a free smoothie, even if I have to share it with you,” said Chloe. “I hurt in places I didn’t even know could hurt. If I ever see that perky little blonde outside of this place I’ll…” She trailed off. Barrett was laughing, perfect teeth gleaming at her.

    “So,” he said

    • ANSWER:
      It's amazing, I would love to read some more, keep going, you have talent

      Help me?
      http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiL9q5AW2IwP.wbWB7HH2x7ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110221212324AAbTClz

40. QUESTION:
    I need to become healthy!?
    Ok well i don't eat loads but i tend to eat loads of sweets and chocolate when im bored (im 13 and 5ft 3in and 8st 4lb) i already exercise by doing fitness dvds and going on my running machine (im not that fit so i can only jog on it for 20 Min's but then i walk on it). I also try to eat a sensible amount of calories but not too many. A normal day for me would be,
    Breakfast; Cereal (cheerios)
    Dinner; Chocolate biscuit or a cereal bar
    Tea; Stuff like pizza and chips and fish n chips (from the fish shop of course!)
    Sometimes at night ill snack on sweets and once i have one i end up having loads.

    Now its the 6 week holidays im at home more, i have food right in front of me and i eat it. I want to stop and eat healthy without eating loads of calories. Any ideas? I eat fish but not tuna just cod and haddock. Im not a big fan of meat however i do like chicken and burgers (no lamb or pig or anything)
    Also is there any other exercise which i could do to make me more fit?
    PLEASE HELP! (Best answer gets 10 points or whatever they are please help me!)

    • ANSWER:
      As a general rule you need 3 portions of carbohydrate, (ideally wholegrains such as brown rice or wholewheat pasta), 3 of protein (such as eggs or beans), 3 of fats (for example avocado), 2 of dairy (like cheese) and at least 5 of fruit and vegetables. Drink lots of water and aim for about 1800 calories a day. X

41. QUESTION:
    i need help with sum of these questions here.i have quiz on them in a week.please help.thank you?
    in the 19th century,which societal issue brought a new type of security to the forefront.

    a)creation of hospitals
    b)labor disputes
    c)terrorism
    d)celebrity protection

    A security agent must have all the following qualities except the quality of

    a) self motivatiion
    b)privacy craving
    c)integrity
    d)physical fitness

    Security in private homes includes all of the following except the

    a)presence of an answering machine message that names the residents
    b)awareness of resident
    c)presence of closed circuit television
    d)presence of safe room

    Employee theft in reatil buisness is

    a)lessening dramatically through improvement of the hiring process
    b)increasing dramatically despite the best efforts of security
    c)something that doesnt affect consumers
    d)something that usually occures only when criminals are hired unknowingly.

    • ANSWER:

42. QUESTION:
    Goal to lose 50 Ibs the right way, am I on the right track?

    I want to lose 50 pounds at the least, but 60 pounds would be perfect. I few days ago I signed a year contract at Anytime Fitness and for the past two nights I have worked out for an hour. I do one mile on the elliptical machine which burns about 110 calories, then I go to each section and work on my stomach, thighs, and arms. Anyways, I have NEVER had a gym membership before and I really enjoy it! I haven't started dieting yet, I just cut cokes out. I also quit eating dinner late; I eat dinner before I work out. And... I started eating what my mom cooks at home instead of going out to eat with my friends.

    I have been down the weight watchers road (works but didn't tone me obviously) and the Adipex diet pill road (which I lost 20 pounds the first month but it destroyed my body)

    I signed the contract and am committed because I am 20 and am in no rush to settle down... I just want to look and be my best. I don't want to be on a salad diet or anything like that because from my personal experience... If I focus I end up breaking down and overeating. Food has been too much of a part of my life... to an unhealthy weight obsession... to where now I am at the highest weight I have ever been.

    I will be working out for one hour five days a week. Any suggestions? And also, my stomach has never been flat... even when I was at my goal weight but didn't work out... If I keep this up, will I have a flat stomach?

    Thanks in Advance!!!

    • ANSWER:
      Just work out certain parts of your body on one day, then different on the next, and repeat. Your body will have one day to recover for those parts, but then will be back at it a day later which will give you an overall good workout for the week. And dont forget not to just use a machine untill you cant use it anymore. Go to a different machine, then go back to some of the ones you did once already.

43. QUESTION:
    What kind of exercise should i do/Is this a good diet?
    I've been looking into the best way to loose weight.
    I'm ~210lbs (scale usually says between 207 and 211), 5'11"

    I have been doing about 8 miles on an exercise bike on the "weight loss" setting (switches between high and mid-high resistance every 4 min) though recently I've heard that because I'm not fit and that i am a heavy guy, I might not be getting the proper levels of oxygen, and therefore I'm not burning away fat cells. Granted, I my various online sources never really specify at what point you're so fat that you're body doesn't get the proper amount of oxygen. I'm a big guy, but I'm not hugely obese, so I'm not really sure if I'm in the weight/fitness class they are talking about to be at that point, but i suppose i could be. Is this a good exercise for me?

    My diet usually consists of something very small for breakfast (toast, string cheese, an egg or two)
    a very small lunch of something out of a vending machine at school (i prefer animal crackers because they are nummy and lower (comparatively) in calories)
    Dinner is USUALLY 1~2 pieces of frozen chicken breast soaked in buffalo sauce (hot sauce with 1 tbs butter)
    I try to throw in some veggies here or there.
    I drink either Sunny D (i love me some sunny D), unsweetened home-brewed black tea, or water.

    I try to exercise every week day (though, i wont lie i miss some days)

    Is there anything else key that i should be doing? or is this a pretty good diet/exercise plan?

    Thanks for all your help!

    • ANSWER:

44. QUESTION:
    What are the best workouts to get in shape quick? (easy ten points ) Read whole question)?
    I workout at lifetime fitness and am currently leaving to go there in about twenty minutes. I am wondering what the best workouts are to firm up. I want answers from only people who have real experience of this working to firm up and if they use the machine that they are recommending and so on... What would you recommend to use for a cardio machine? I like using the elipticals usually. Also what weight machines, and just other exersizes can I do on the mats to firm up my abs? Does anyone also recommend a home workout video that I can buy and use at home for ab workouts? First one to answer all of these questions gets ten points! GOOD LUCK THANKS!

    • ANSWER:
      if you liek the eliptical stick with it ...just make sure you challenge yourself and get your heart rate up. Low heart rate....not much acomplished

      Try the lil Jack workouthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris to get in shape quickly

45. QUESTION:
    Which is better, a rowing machine or cross trainer?
    I'm looking to buy some home gym equipment, but unfortunately have no knowledge of fitness haha, i am getting either one of these, but which one do you think is best?
    I want to tone my arms, slim my legs down, and lose weight overall. Which would help me the most?
    Oh and also, could anyone recommend somewhere where i could buy one!

    Thank you : )

    • ANSWER:
      Personally, I find that cross trainers are better, as they give more of a full body workout and burn more calories on average than a rower. They give you a total body workout and they tone your core as well as upper and lower body and they help you to burn fat too. You can buy them of lots of websites, local sports stores and even amazon sells them. Its best to go for a fairly cheap one in the first instance, as although the more expensive ones have lots of fancy features, you will most probably never actually use any of those.

46. QUESTION:
    Goal to lose 50 Ibs the right way, am I on the right track?
    I want to lose 50 pounds at the least, but 60 pounds would be perfect. I few days ago I signed a year contract at Anytime Fitness and for the past two nights I have worked out for an hour. I do one mile on the elliptical machine which burns about 110 calories, then I go to each section and work on my stomach, thighs, and arms. Anyways, I have NEVER had a gym membership before and I really enjoy it! I haven't started dieting yet, I just cut cokes out. I also quit eating dinner late; I eat dinner before I work out. And... I started eating what my mom cooks at home instead of going out to eat with my friends.

    I have been down the weight watchers road (works but didn't tone me obviously) and the Adipex diet pill road (which I lost 20 pounds the first month but it destroyed my body)

    I signed the contract and am committed because I am 20 and am in no rush to settle down... I just want to look and be my best. I don't want to be on a salad diet or anything like that because from my personal experience... If I focus I end up breaking down and overeating. Food has been too much of a part of my life... to an unhealthy weight obsession... to where now I am at the highest weight I have ever been.

    I will be working out for one hour five days a week. Any suggestions? And also, my stomach has never been flat... even when I was at my goal weight but didn't work out... If I keep this up, will I have a flat stomach?

    Thanks in Advance!!!

    • ANSWER:
      i dont think ur question posted properly cause u dont have any answers. thats happened to me a few times. just copy and paste everything u've written onto a new question. hopefully it works and u get some answers and ur flat stomach!!
      best of luck
      x

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