I would like to know is there a safe excercise equipment out there to use?
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I guess it depends on what you need.  Do you mean for weight training or aerobic?  I find treadmills, exercise bicycles, and steppers quite good and safe.  \n\nIn terms of weight training I use free weights so I am not that familiar with the different machines, but my friends swear by BowFlex.\n\nI would suggest you do some internet research, look around some gyms in your area, viist sports equipment stores, and ask lots of questions at the gyms and stores.  Your local library probably has books that might help you.
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There is a wonderful website called www.collagevideo.com that sells workout videos. What's awesome about it is that the people who sell them have actually DONE the videos. You can view clips of them on the site, and see a complete breakdown of how long the video is, how complex the choreography, what kind of exercise, and whether you need equiptment. They even rate them from beginner to advanced level so you know where to start.Another great site is www.beachbody.com  They have great home workouts that don't use equiptment.
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I have a recumbent bike that is both very comfortable and gives me a better work out than a standard "riding" stationary bike.  I have one that also has magnetic resistance.  As for moving handles, I just use hand weights and that provides a better work out while riding and I can choose different movements during the work-out.
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Any floor excercises?!
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look up at lhj.com and/or prevention.com..\nhalf of my work outs came from there and it's very convenient..\nsome of the ones at lhj.com are animated.. cool, isnt it?
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One good one for gym equipment could be, "Don't be a dope, stay off the rope".  Might work.
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Don't risk your safety to save a couple bucks.  Get a day pass at a real gym, test out the machines they have there, and if you like their machines, then purchase THAT brand.  You want something that will last, and REAL gym machines will last.
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Save even more and buy yourself free weights.  An olympic bar, a sissy or curl bar, and an adjustable DB set.  Any fitness expert worth their salt will tell you that the benefits from free weights make machines pale in comparison.  Take the money you save and learn proper technique from a trainer.  Get a trainer that has a college degree in exercise science, that tells you more than a certification.  There are thousands of reasons to follow these instructions, but a few are:\nless likelihood of injury\nmore stability in joints\ngreater muscle balance\n\nIf you still refuse to come to grips with this advice AT LEAST get a machine with cables and pulleys, not steel bars and pivot points.  Cables and pulleys mimic the 3-dimensional movements of free weights, which is where the majority of the benefit lies.  Good Luck
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try a tens machine and/or a heat pack.
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I've had good luck with products from Lifeline USA.  I'd look at their portable Power Jumper.  No weights needed, and it comes with a guide to its use.
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Hi there\n\nI have worked in fitness equipment retail for 8 years now and have a Bachelor of Physical Education.  To answer your question, it does not matter which peice of equipment you use as long as you're comfortable on it as all cardio equipment is mean't for weight loss or cardiovascular excercise.  Ellipticals are good because they are low to no impact while still providing weight bearing activity to keep the bones strong.  Problem with ellipticals is that you need to be able to put forth $2500 or more to get one that feels good, is biomechanically correct and can handle your "bigger" stature as you'll want something well built.  Recumbent bikes are much cheaper, will provide you with cardio/weight loss excercise and are easy to use. Ellipticals are more efficient than the bikes because you use your entire body meaning more calories expended over a shorter period of time.  People also tend to get bored on the bikes. My suggestion is to go to a gym and try them both before you buy. Last thing you want is to buy something that you don't like. As for a website, I am unsure of that. Try some of the fitness equipment manufacturing sites such as many times they will have helpful hints on buying the equipment. www.precor.com, www.iamstrong.ca (this one is more towards health and lifestyle and has testiomonials).\nHope this helps!
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Two words: strenuous exercise. I recommend running, but anything that takes lots of energy will work.
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Try Pilates.\n\nhttp://www.prevention.com/article/0,,s1-2-67-1-2122-1,00.html?trafficsource=PVSL_2006_03_24
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I found this site with a lot of gyms in Colorado. http://www.usgyms.net/colorado.htm\nCheck it out and call around to find out if anyone's willing to let you jump on the trampoline and into the foam pit with or without the board. The safest way to do it is with the gear on but you can try without, the only problem is your body won't accept it as easily when you try without the stuff attached. Gym classes are pretty important unless you go during the off hours like during the school day. Another safe way to try is after you get comfortable on the trampoline, try to do in on the ground without the board. That helps you get used to the shock of the landing.
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Don't get a cheapo one, they rock and sometimes the belts aren't long enough for a decent stride.  There is a store that sells used fitness equipment, I think it's called Play it Again Sports.
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There are many excellent recumbent bikes on the market today.  Life Fitness (one of the most common commercial brands) received top ratings from Consumer Reports for their R3-5 recumbent bike that was released this year.  Schwinn Fitness also won an award for their 213 recumbent bike.  Another notable brand is Lemond Fitness.  The Lemond GForce recumbent bike is one of the most innovative new designs - it's self generating (no plug in needed), has a low step over height (very easy for therapy or overweight exercisers), and has a very comfortable seat that fully reclines.  The GForce has a very wide range of resistance that is good for beginners on the low end and gives the serious cyclist an amazing workout on the high end.  There are many other great recumbent bikes on the market today so the best question you need to answer is which is the best bike for you.  Always try exercise equipment before you buy it.  The equipment should be comfortable, sturdy, and covered under a good warranty (10 years to Lifetime is standard for quality equipment).  Also consider the training programs included - the more expensive models will include a variety of programs to keep you motivated and challenged.  If a bike isn't comfortable, fun, and challenging then you won't use it. Schwinn Fitness equipment is available at a wide variety of sporting goods and fitness stores but I would highly recommend finding a good local specialty fitness store - you'll get better service from experienced staff, better local support, and a better selection of choices from entry level to commercial grade equipment.
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These machines usually have heart rate monitors, if not you can buy them seperately.\n\nYour max heart rate is approximately 220-your age.\n\nIf you're new to exercise, you want to work out for about 20mins at a time at a speed/resistance that maintains your heart rate at about 60% of the max.\n\nAs you build up you fitness levels, increase the time per session, and over time, increase the speed & resistance until you are working at about 85 to 90% of your max heart rate. Sustained rates much higher than this are only advisable for the super fit.\n\nEDIT: "back-pedalling" occasionally is good practice, it helps you work a wider range of muscle groups.\n\nAlso, I forgot to mention that you should do some stretching exercises prior to your workout - a good one for this type of exercise is to cross your legs & touch your toes for 10 seconds (don't worry if you can't quite reach), you will feel the tension on your hamstrings. Cross your legs the other way & repeat. do this 3 times and you should be ready to go.