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Tricia K.
09-07-2006, 11:06 AM
What do you have at home and what works best for you?

We have the following:
CrossBow (cheaper version of BowFlex)
Recumbant Bike
Exercise Ball
Resistance Bands
Free Weights/Dumbbells
Mini Trampoline

Even though my legs hurt like crazy afterwards, I favor the recumbant bike.
paula
09-07-2006, 11:27 AM
Wow Tricia, can I come work-out at your house?

When (that's a BIG when) I get the urge, I go walking. Its easier to deal with - with my mulitude of kids wanting to exercise with me.

What routine do you usually do? and how long do you do it? (for example: cross bow for 15 minutes then free weights for 10 mins - three times a week.. something like this?)
"Just" Paul
09-07-2006, 11:29 AM
What do you have at home and what works best for you?

We have the following:
CrossBow (cheaper version of BowFlex)
Recumbant Bike
Exercise Ball
Resistance Bands
Free Weights/Dumbbells
Mini Trampoline

Even though my legs hurt like crazy afterwards, I favor the recumbant bike.


HEY!! I've got a crossbow too! I LOVE that thing!
Diane
09-07-2006, 12:47 PM
I love my wonderful treadmill!! It's all I need. It's also all I have room for. :)
HeatherGurl
09-07-2006, 12:59 PM
I use the gym's stuff... But I am getting an Ab-Lounge. Do any of you have one? If so, how is it?
Telly
09-07-2006, 02:53 PM
Ab Roller
5lbs free weights - dumbells
10lbs free weights - dumbells
5lbs ankle weights
Some kind of heavy duty Treadmill
Body Ball
Jump Rope
Medicine Ball
Jachut
09-07-2006, 03:40 PM
We've got a humungous gym quality Nordic Track Treadmill.

Its honestly the best thing we ever purchase. Days are so busy with uni and kids that it often gets to 8.30 at night and I havent exercised yet. Its so good to be able to hop on it and run, listen to music or watch something on telly, no matter what the weather or time of day.

I try to run outside too, Melbourne has a couple of places to be "seen", lol, where you find lots of people running and walking, the "Tan" (botanic gardens) has a gorgeous track that's about 4km long, and Albert Park Lake, as well as lots of bike paths along the bay. We do that with Eliza in the jogger probably weekly too.

But having a treadmill at home has honestly made the difference between doing it and not doing it. Its so easy.

We'd love a weights station too but dont have room, however we're moving next year and if and when we find a house with a big rumpus room, we'll buy one of those too.
Tricia K.
09-07-2006, 04:07 PM
Wow Tricia, can I come work-out at your house?

When (that's a BIG when) I get the urge, I go walking. Its easier to deal with - with my mulitude of kids wanting to exercise with me.

What routine do you usually do? and how long do you do it? (for example: cross bow for 15 minutes then free weights for 10 mins - three times a week.. something like this?)Sure, come on over!

I don't really have a specific routine. I just do what I feel like doing when it strikes me. I do; however, try to switch days between cardio and strength training.
Susan
09-07-2006, 06:41 PM
The only thing I have is a treadmill, but I love it. Does anyone have the ab lounger? If so, does it work and will it support larger sizes? My daughter (who is tiny) has been after me to order one.
"Just" Paul
09-08-2006, 07:08 AM
Weider Crossbow (with add'l capacity to 350 lbs of resistance)
Recumbent bike
Jump rope
Mountain bike
Dumbells (pairs) 5lbs, 10lbs, 15lbs, 20lbs, 25lbs
Ab roller
Goannabanda
10-16-2006, 05:54 AM
Eliptical trainer (Brand new - a banding gift to myself!)
York 2000 home gym
Exercise ball
Yoga mat
Dumbells (2 x 3kg)
Skipping rope
Mountain bike
Aerobics videos (2)

Want to get hold of some decent Pilates / Yoga / Ball DVDs or videos.

Currently working on clearing the junk room and collecting all of the above into my very own studio.