what is the best piece of equipment in the gym for weight loss??
818854
Probably the exercise bike as it doesn't put a lot of stress on the knee (as long as you don't put to much resistance on the flywheel/tensioner,also make sure your seat is the correct height you want to have a slight bend in your knee at full stretch.
372001
Trying using this product to loose weight. It worked on me and i loved it! Its sells on ebay, here is a link to one.\n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9511357093&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
551108
I got one probably about 2 weeks ago. It works really well when you keep to it everyday and your body does start to look good and it starts to get into shape. But you have to keep to it mainly everday. When I use it, it feels great it stretches you out and everything its a nice workout and a great piece of equipment.
1072376
My wife uses it. About 2 pounds a month she is loosing. Does less than 5 minutes a day.
1085752
The best equipment is actually the classics: dumbbells, barbells and body-weight exercises.You don't have to spend a lot of money to put together a great gym that will be more useful and practical than any of the expensive machines you see advertised on television. No machine available today can match the challenge, versatility and athletic benefit to the above equipment. Machines artificially balance the load for you thus not allowing for your stabilizer muscles to develop properly. Make sure you work the whole body with perfect form, posture and breathing.
732721
Nautilus makes some good home gym equipment.  I have one that has attachments that can be added and removed to work legs.  Check out Consumer reports and then compare prices and specs at www.mysimon.com.\n\nKeep in mind that you don't ave to fave an expensive gy to get fit at home.  You can start out with dumbells, elastic bands and a jump rope.  The most important thing is that you start moving :-}\n\nFeel free to contact me if you have more questions.
483623
lift weights. it really works!
127324
Expensive!  My wife was looking at these and decided against them.\n\nThe really cheap model is $300.\nThe nice one is almost $1800.\n\nThat buys a LOT of visits to the gym with a lot more variety in workouts.
344506
Running in the park & treadmill work best for me, along with a sensible diet. More vegetables than meat, along with lots of salids. we need the protein also, but watch fatty cuts. Swimming is also good if you can do several laps. I like to work my legs good. can burn caloties & help with the running. Any good work out that brings on the sweat will burn calories and that is really the name of the game. For me, counting all calories has been the best weight loss diet of all. Got to see yourself thin. Diet or workouts by themselves alone never work. It takes both in equal effort.
479902
an exercise bike or treadmill
67816
I had a professional measure and calculate different exercises for me in terms of most calories burned in shortest period of time.  Based on their calculations an eliptical machine was the best.  It was superior to treadmills, walking, swimming, bicycling and many other activities I had them check for me.  An eliptical machine gives a good cardio work out while you utilize your legs, arms, abs and many other muscles.  It is a smooth movement which keeps you from suffering impact injuries that can be associated with jogging and running.  So I say if your goal is weight loss or stabalization an eliptical is a good choice.  I combine my use of an eliptical with racquet ball, swimming, walking, bicycling, weight training, and yoga.  The combination is great!  For fastest calorie burn it's the eliptical.  All depends on what you want out of your exercise.
1132848
I love the elliptical machine so much I bought one!  :)  It really works on your gluts, and is a great all over workout since you can move your arms and your legs. \n\nFor weight machines, I don't know what it's called, but you're face down with your upper thighs being supported by a padded bar.  Then you're lifting weights with a bar that's on the back of your ankle by bending your knee.  Hope this helps!  Enjoy your workout.  :)
472637
I don't know anything about them but as I'm not a gym person myself I'd say try some exercise DVD's first like Tae Bo. Something Aerobic. Than search around for a good Treadmill on places like Overstock.com or Buy.com.\n\nTruthfully you can really loose a lot of weight without using any of the above, but if you really want to, go to the gym, you can try different types of machines out for yourself, see what works best for you, and than buy something similar.
910569
I love working out on an elliptical machine. You can get one for cheap, but the more expensive ones have some nice features. I just go to the gym and use theirs. I like how you can get different workouts, and vary the intensity. I also love how you can make it uphill as well in order to give you a different work out and get past plateaus. I plan on buying one soon so I can fit in smaller workouts throughout the day at home while I am watching my favorite shows or whatever. \n\nI am also a fan of mixing pilates in with cardio. Lean muscle helps burn calories at a faster rate, and it also mixes things up so you never get bored. I try to aim for every other day with cardio 3-4 days a week and pilates the rest of the time. You can even fit it into 10-30 minute increments with some dvds. I enjoy it and it gets to the point I look forward to working out because you feel so relaxed afterward. \n\nIt also good to mix it up with other activities to work different muscle groups. I also enjoy dancing and swimming, and include those in whenever I get bored with the elliptical machine. 45 minutes of dancing, be it salsa or hip hop, can work many muscle groups and burn calories, so it is 2 for the price of 1!
868928
I think the treadmill, walking is really good for you. I suppose if you do it alot and for a long time, running could get hard on your knees, but walking shouldn't. \n\nThe best model would be one that folds up for storage if you dont have much room for one. Sears or walmart have them, but Sears would be a much better quality of treadmill.
321804
The only way I lost my hips was by using the Elliptical machine at the gym.  It is low impact (easy on the knees and joints) and it targeted my hips, buttocks and thighs.  This machine saved me!
55447
Use at the gym, or buy, an elliptical machine.  It's great for exercise, and doesn't put a lot of stress on your joints.