Eisboch wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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My Pacemaster treadmill has different programs built in.
I was up to 40 minutes and my max speed was around 4 mph. Anything over
that forced me into a half trot. The thing was like an elevator, going up
& down at certain intervals... sometimes at least a 4 degree incline.
I also have a Bowflex Ultimate exercise machine that I would use for about
45 minutes.


For me the inclines are a killer. Mine will go up to over 8 degrees and it
feels like you are mountain climbing.

How do you like the Bowflex machine? I've been eyeballing them. The
equipment I have is excellent stuff ... commercial Gold's Gym type, but I
think it's all outdated. Five machines, but each has a specific purpose,
unlike the Bowflex that does many things.

Eisboch

I'd stick with free weights! I've got a pulley and weight type system
that is nice, but you can tell the difference between it and free
weights.

I miss free weights and am looking into a decent setup now. I agree
with the incline on the treadmill! What happened to me was that I
thought I was getting plenty of exercise through Karate, what with
training, and also teaching a few classes here and there. But, I soon
realized that the teaching part, while making me tired, wasn't good
form, I'd show the class something, work up a five minute sweat, then
watch them for 15 or so, with just helping them with form, etc. SO, now
I'm back at getting some pounds off, and weight training.