Is there a good incline machine to use besides a treadmill?
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I have an elliptical.  It's fun, it works, and it gives a great workout.  I have one I got for around $800 from Dick' Sporting Goods online, so you aim for a nice one, but I wouldn't buy one without trying it out.  Go to your local Y and work out on one -- see if you like it.
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my friend has a bowflex machine and it works great.\n\nhe stays healthy AND fit!
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If you have bad knees, then you need to invest in a treadmill that has give in it, some of the cheaper ones are Nordic Trak models normally priced around 700-800. Cheaper ones, as well as heavy gym models will be noticably stiffer. When shopping, go and jupm up and down on different treadmill belts to see which ones are the most confortable. \n\nOh, and a 1-1.5% incline most closely mirrors the actual effort required to walk outside.
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Anything that you actually use and continue to use is good. I have a Bowflex Sport, freeweights (straight bar, curl bar, dumbbell handles and variety of plates), exercise tower (for pull-ups, vertical knee/leg raises, dips),  swiss ball,  treadmill,  step-ercise (with video), and a yoga mat and blocks. I get quite a variety with all this, and have a hard time getting bored with my workout. When I do, I put together a new routine. I may not use everything for every exercise routine I put together, but I do use them off and on.\n\nOn top of all this, I also have a membership at the local YMCA, and go there to workout sometimes.
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Well, I am not sure if you have access to a Elliptical Trainer. But, it works your arms, chest, abs, legs and glutes all at the same time and you will see results within a week. It is an excellent overall exercise machine. You will burn 100 calories in 8 minutes. Stay away from Sodium, Sugar, dairy products and carbohyrdtaes and you will lose weight quickly. Drink plenty of water and eat alot of lean protein and vegetables.
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That entirely depends on your goals.  If your goals is to increase cardiovascular endurance, then the best machines for you are probably ellipticals, treadmills and stationary cycles.  If your goals are to increase strength and muscularity, then free weights, hammer strength and different machines that rely on resistance are more advisable.  \n\nI personally do not think there is one "best exercise machine" but rather a diverse set of tools is best to accomplish a specific goal whether cardio, stength or power.
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I have a Pace Master Pro that is excellent.  A good website for ratings and comparisons of treadmills is http://www.treadmilldoctor.com
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I'm not fond of exercise so I'd suggest breaking up your workout into several shorter periods.\n\nMy sister does her treadmill stuff at night while watching her favorite soap opera that she records while at work.
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elliptical is great!!  It is low impact on the joints and you can get a good cardio work out on it
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I have worked out both on the revolution and the older bow flex model. Both are a great substitute for free weights. They both require they use of stabilizing muscles unlike most machine which in turn provide a better work out than most machines. If you cannot afford a gym membership I feel like this is the most economic solution. It is worth the price for for results.
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I like the 'step mill' I have a Gazelle which works on the same principle. I prefer it over the standard treadmill. It defines a whole group of muscles that the tread mill doesn't. If you do certain things with your arms, like lifting your body,(if it has the poles)  you exercise the muscles in your arms and you tone those jiggly tummy muscles. If you don't have the poles on it just use hand weights when you are more steady.This far, I have lost 10 lbs. in two weeks. I also like it because it is a bit more accommodating than walking. It doesn't matter that it is raining or snowing, I can still do my workout. It has an advantage because there is no impact to affect the spine or other joints.
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I would go for the elliptical. Its the best!!!! For more information go to http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=863231&kw=eliptical and you will find a lot of variety and prices you like. I hope I helped you.
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Pros of treadmill: Treadmills are padded so they are better for your joints, you dont have to worry about the weather or crime, you can watch tv. You can control the incline which can give you better exercise at lower speeds (which means even less stress on your joints).\n\nCons: You end up watching more tv rather than getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and the real world. Treadmills are notorious for breaking, you should expect no more than 1 years worth of regular use before you throw it away. I cannot stress this last point enough. Expensive treadmills feel more natural but will not last any longer. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR SERVICE CONTRACT UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO THROW THE THING AWAY.\n\nI WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM.
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Yes we all need it a little bit.   because without an incline our calf muscels get less work (the belt shoots the leg back otherwise)
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Treadmill always good to change things up:\n\n5 min.\n 3.0 mph - warm-up\n\n\n5 min.\n 3.5 - 4.5 - walk/slow jog\n\n\n1 min\n 5.0 - 5.5 - speed walk/run\n\n\n2 min\n 4.0 - 5.0 - walk/slow jog\n\n\n1 min\n 5.0 - 5.5 - speed walk/ run\n\n\n2 min 4.0 - 5.0 - walk/slow jog\n\n1 min\n 5.3 - 5.7 - speed walk/run\n\n \n2 min\n 4.0 - 5.0 - walk/ slow jog\n\n\n1 min Walk or run as fast as you can\n\n2 min 4.0 - 5.0 - walk/ slow jog\n\n5 min 3.0 - 4.0\n\nI'm not sure about the weight bench maybe some different workouts for abs, arms, legs such as:\n\nplacing your hands on the edge of the weight bench lower your body so it almost touches the floor and than lift up again. \n\nor lay on your stomach with your feet on the weight bench and do some push ups.\n\nSimple stuff like that with the weight bench might work.
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www.billyblanks.com  for workout without machines\nwww.totalgym.com only if you are willing to buy it\n\nI have a total gym and it really is the best machine workout available. But if you are only interested in a body workout without using a machine I suggest Billy Blanks workout!
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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.