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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Thanks. I'm totally bored with our treadmill. I wanted to find an old
fashioned wood and steel rowing machine, the kind they used to have at the
"Y" when I was a kid. Separate wood oars. Don't like the new rowing
machines much.

I hear you on the treadmill.

I started getting bored using it everyday and wanted to add another machine
for cardiovascular workouts. I looked at rowing machines and stationary
bicycles, but was advised by a knowledgeable trainer that neither did what
an elliptical does in terms of a productive workout.

The combination is working out good. I don't mind the treadmill because
it's a break from the elliptical and visa-versa.

Use weights for strength workouts. You don't need a big set of barbells ...
you can get a set of the small, dumbells and design upper body workouts
using them.

BTW ... I also do 100 crunches a day on the ABS chair with a small, 8 lb
handweight behind my neck. The results of all those Sam Adams come off
slowly.

Eisboch

Eisboch

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On Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:41:17 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"JLH" wrote in message
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Wow! Congratulations. Which treadmill did you get?
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***** Have a super day! *****

John H


The treadmill is an older, commercial gym type (CRX) that was in the house
when we bought it.
It's not as up-to-date as some of the newer ones, but is rugged, inclines to
10 degrees and calculates speed, calorie burn rate, etc.

I bought a Sole elliptical and use it as well because even with a wall
mounted TV, the same workout can get boring if you use the same machine all
the time. Ellipticals are a relatively new product for Sole, but they have
been making treadmills for home and commercial use for many years. They are
the exclusive supplier to Hyatt hotels.

Eisboch



Is it possible to read while using the elliptical?
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John H

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"JLH" wrote in message
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Thanks for the info. BTW, I couldn't see the 'juice bar' in your gym!

Behind the double doors ....

http://www.eisboch.com/Bar2.jpg

Eisboch

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"JLH" wrote in message
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Is it possible to read while using the elliptical?
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Not really. Your hands and arms are occupied in the workout as well ... a
vertical rowing motion.

There are some ellipticals that have a built in video monitor/tv in the
console. Quite frankly, when I am at the peak of the resistance curve, I am
huffing and puffing and concentrating on getting through the workout.

Eisboch

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"JLH" wrote in message
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We're not that cold, but it's not going to break out of the 30's very
often
in the next couple weeks. That's too cold for boating and too cold for
golfing. I wish I had a treadmill!
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***** Have a super day! *****

John H


Speaking of treadmills ... get one!

Since giving up the Florida winter snowbirding, I was very fearful of
another cold, wet winter and the depression that it causes. The boats are
on the hard (well, the GB is ... the Navigator is in wet storage), the
cars are stored away and the motorcycle's in the barn with a battery
maintainer on it.

So ... on October 23rd I decided to start a long overdue personal
upgrade. Like many, the pounds had crept up, too many years sitting behind
a desk had made me soft and the decline was starting to accelerate as the
time went by.

After doing a lot of Internet research, I committed to a serious diet and
exercise routine on that date. The diet is more than simply watching
calories ... I've done a bunch of research on what constitutes "healthy"
eating and was somewhat shocked. I always thought I ate healthy ... just
too much. I was wrong.

Anyway, almost three and a half months later, I've dropped 50 pounds. I
use a treadmill and/or an elliptical machine everyday for a cardiovascular
workout and do heavy weightlifting routines every other day. I log and
track everything in an Excel spreadsheet and it's fun and rewarding to
look back a month or so and see the progress. Since January 1st I've done
over 80 miles on the treadmill/elliptical at an increasing speed and
incline or resistance level. The weight lifting is fantastic exercise but
must be done carefully. I do 3-5 sets of various multiple rep workouts
using enough weight on each to just about bring the muscles to failure.
Each day though, the number of reps increases, so more weight has to be
added.

The downside is that I've had to go buy a completely new wardrobe. My old
Levis and Dockers
fall off. I've dropped three waist sizes.

I haven't felt this good in 30 years. Surprisingly, it only takes an hour
or so a day. I am getting close to my final goal weight wise, and have
slowed the decline by adding more daily calories for a "soft landing".
I'll always continue the exercise routines. I even invested in a new, Trek
Hybrid road bicycle which I'll use when the warmer weather arrives.

Feels good.

Eisboch

That does it. I'm going down to the basement and remove the tv and other
stuff stored on top of my PaceMaster treadmill.
The dog does get me out more often but the wife & I take turns on the 6 or 7
walks each day.

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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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Here's a view of my home "gym" with the dummy:

http://www.eisboch.com/gym


Eisboch

Damn.. that's a nice set up...I see olympic style weights also.
I have to suffer with a 6' 4" ceiling in my basement .. did have 6' 8" in
the 'new wing' that my son moved back into.
(he's under his grandmother's 'suite') We couldn't go down any further when
we built the addition in 2002 because of solid bedrock.

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"Don White" wrote in message
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That does it. I'm going down to the basement and remove the tv and other
stuff stored on top of my PaceMaster treadmill.
The dog does get me out more often but the wife & I take turns on the 6 or
7 walks each day.



At the risk of sounding like a reformed smoker ... Good for you!

Believe it or not, the experts say all you need is 30 minutes of walking at
a brisk pace, 3 or 4 times a week to maintain your cardiovascular health and
weight.

Exercise by itself is not very efficient if your goal is to lose weight
because it takes a lot of exercise to burn 3500 calories. But exercise is
very important for other reasons, including maintaining your current weight.
To lose weight you need both exercise and diet.

Eisboch

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"Don White" wrote in message
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"Eisboch" wrote in message
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snip..
Here's a view of my home "gym" with the dummy:

http://www.eisboch.com/gym


Eisboch

Damn.. that's a nice set up...I see olympic style weights also.
I have to suffer with a 6' 4" ceiling in my basement .. did have 6' 8" in
the 'new wing' that my son moved back into.
(he's under his grandmother's 'suite') We couldn't go down any further
when we built the addition in 2002 because of solid bedrock.


The only thing wrong with the room is that it was unused for the last 6
years.
When people came over for the first time they walked into the gym room then
looked at my Sam Adams belly and laughed. :-)

Eisboch

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JimH wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message
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Tim wrote:
Sorry to see what happened to Orlando FL. My sister lives in Kissimee,
and I can't get though to her. alot of Communication problems. The
news shows neighborhoods wiped out. but miraculously, no deaths, but
some reports of minor injuries.

It really looks horrible on the TV.

OH MY! The news just reported 7 dead, I didn't catch the county, But
theres another tornado that is hitting Deland Fl, right now!


This doesn't look good!


I am watching it on Fox right now. Let us know how your sister is doing
once you get in touch with her.


Thanks Jim,

Well, I finally got though to her house, and got their answering
machine, which I felt was a relief. That means that they had power,
and at least the machine wasn't ripped out of the wall. I just talked
to her about a half hr. ago. She her husband and son are doing fine.
Fortunately for them the storms were north fo them. Don't know how
far, but at least they're safe.

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Eisboch wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Which model did you buy? Upside, downside?

I think it's an E-25. About a thousand bucks. It's not as described on the
Sole website though, in that it has 20 levels of resistance (web site says
16) and also has the heartrate monitor feedback programs.

They are rated very highly in the reviews. It's very quiet and smooth
compared to some others that I tried before purchasing. The only downside
so far was simply getting used to it. I'd say I have a moderate user
program that I use .... resistance increases from about 7 to 13, levels
there for a while, then decreases again. After 30 minutes I am sweating
bullets.

One thing I learned. You need more than the minimum resistance programmed,
otherwise your legs start going a mile a minute. You can also reverse the
direction of your leg movement, but I haven't tried that yet.

Eisboch

I use an older version of this:

http://www.precor.com/cons/en/efx/521i/

found at a used sports equipment place for about $1200.
It's easy on my bad knee (torn ACL and meniscus cleaned out)
yet gives a good workout. A session is up to about 45
minutes with resistance at 17/20 and 600-700 Calories
burned. The backward motion is a nice change at times and
does work different areas.

I recently discovered how easy it is on the joints and
connective tissue, perhaps too easy. While in Florida I
took a long jog on the beach. The next day my legs were
noticeably sore localized only where the muscles attached.
Apparently those points were not adequately conditioned for
the 'shock' of jogging on sand. I do enjoy being able to
read while exercising. It really makes the time fly by.

-rick-