What is the best exercise machine to use at the gym?
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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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http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~of218/mhf1exercise.html\n\nThis is the best I could find without actually knowing the type of gym you purchased. If you know the brand, you could probably google the name and come up with some sort of chart. \nOR.. you could go to your local gym and ask for some photocopies of routines or check out the posters on the wall.
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I'd say elliptical would be better on the joints.  You can increase the tension so you get a better work out (though build up to it, and don't push yourself too hard if you're just starting).  If you want to use the treadmill, avoid the running and increase the incline.
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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.
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treadmill most definately....works more of the legs and butt than a bike does
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exercise products ....this is the one
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buy an exercise ball there are diagrams and workouts in them. and the ball is one of the most versatile and best simple at home pieces of equipment
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you can get a complete workout with a $40 set of dumbbells and a $10 stability ball.  if you're really strong, you might move up to a 300lb weight set and a bench.  hell, you can get a decent workout with nothing but a yoga mat and some knowledge.\n\nwhat's the point?  you can get a great workout with any system.  the one that works best is the one that you will use REGULARLY.\n\nthe major drawbacks of packaged systems like the solo/bowflex are that they're ridiculously expensive, you can't add weight if you max out on an exercise, and machines in general limit your range of motion- which means that your form is always correct, but you never have a chance to engage stabilizing muscles.\n\nif you have the money and space for one of these systems, consider buying a weight set, power rack, and bench- and spending the balance hiring a personal trainer to walk you through proper form & set up a program.\n\nanother comprimise would be plate-loaded machines aimed at weightlifters, like those from powertec, yukon, and many others.\n\nyour best option would really be to find somewhere local to try them out for yourself & figure out your own preference.\n\nsummary:  no bad option, but the tv-ad systems are more expensive and feature-limited than pretty much any other choice.  if you dig 'em, though, go right ahead- the best fitness solution is the one you hit several times every week.
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I go to a gym and use a little bit of everything.  They say to shake up your routine about every 6 weeks or so for maximum results.  I think any machine can help you, but you have to use it consistently and it's probably better to use more than one gadget.  A lot of gyms have summer specials/reduced rates for students.
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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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Exercise machine\nHome blood pressure monitor\nElectronic scales\nPerhaps?
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I have a Proform545E which I am really happy with.  I would suggest...if you are serioously going to use this, to go to some gyms and test thiers out.  Many gyms offer a free one-day pass to potentialmembers (all the YMCA's in my area offer a free 3-day pass).  You definitely want one that is:  1) sturdy  2) relatively quiet.  Check local papers for people selling thiers.  Frequently you can buy a quality one used that sat collecting dust in someone's hoome MUCH cheaper than new...yet it will be like new.
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What one will give you the best work out? Choose the one that will keep you the fitest.
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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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THE BEST WORKOUT MACHINE BY FAR IS THE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER. YOU CAN BURN 100 CALORIES IN 8 MINUTES. NO JOKE. I RIDE THE ELLIPTICAL FOR 40 MINUTES, 6 DAYS A WEEK. IT'S AN AWESOME WORK-OUT.
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I would say a treadmill
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crunches or specially designed exercised equipment