Exercise! Love it or hate it, let's motivate each other to just DO IT!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 12-10-2009, 03:41 PM   #1  
Thinking healthy!
Thread Starter
 
Amy Blue's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London
Posts: 64

S/C/G: 438/436/350

Height: 5'5½"

Exclamation 400lbs+ in need of home exercise equipment!!

Hello all,

I am in need of either a treadmill (I would prefer this) or elliptical trainer that can take at least 180kg. 200kg would be perfect. Here's the catch: I need something affordable (i.e. something under £1,000 would be great - I'm based in the UK).

I have found an elliptical that has a capacity of 150kg that costs £300, which is excellent...however, I'm not sure I should risk buying and using it when I am 50kgs over the maximum...What do you think?

ANY help is much appreciated.
Amy Blue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 04:03 PM   #2  
Senior Member
 
Tarisaande's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 131

Default

I wish I could recommend a place to look. I looked up my treadmill, a nordictrack c2000 (~8+ years old), and the weight limit was 135kg. On nordictrack's website, even the more expensive current models seem to go not much higher than that, up to either 300 (135kg) or 350 (160kg) pounds. The elliptical limits appeard to be lower. I didn't look at any other brands. I hope you can find something that meets your needs, be it a treadmill or an elliptical. Maybe a used commerical one from a gym, though I have no idea the specs on those.

That aside, for choosing between the two machines if you find options for both, from what I've read on this forum a lot of people that start out quite heavy find they get a lot of knee pain on the treadmill and less so with the elliptical. Have you taken the impact of the two types of exercise into account for yourself?
Tarisaande is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 05:43 PM   #3  
Thinking healthy!
Thread Starter
 
Amy Blue's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London
Posts: 64

S/C/G: 438/436/350

Height: 5'5½"

Default

Honestly, I haven't seriously exercised in a while...the last time I used an elliptical, I was 89lbs lighter than I am now, but I don't remember any knee pain. I find that stair climbing irks my knees, and the only problem I encounter whilst walking is waist/lower back pain.

The few 180kg+ machines I've seen are upwards of £3,000 : (
Amy Blue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 05:59 PM   #4  
Just Me
 
nelie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 14,707

S/C/G: 364/--/182

Height: 5'6"

Default

£1,000 isn't a lot for an elliptical so I'd focus on a treadmill. I used to use bikes when I was 360 lbs but my stomach got in the way somewhat so I always had to slouch a little. If you were in the 300 lb range though, I'd probably say go for an exercise bike.

Any particular reason you want a piece of equipment? You might do better off if you did something like Walk Away the Pounds DVDs.
nelie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 06:11 PM   #5  
Just Me
 
nelie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 14,707

S/C/G: 364/--/182

Height: 5'6"

Default

Oh and I found this website that seems to be right on for recommendations:
http://www.treadmilltips.com/best-buy-treadmills.html

there are some treadmills rated for 400 lbs but they are also around $2,000. If you look in the section about best buy treadmills from $500 to $1000, you'll see 2 treadmills, one rated for 325 lbs and the other for 350 lbs. I don't know if these treadmills would be more in the UK but they are an idea. The only real concern with using a treadmill rated below your weight is putting extra stress on them although I'm sure exercise equipment is built tougher than the official ratings.

I would probably still say you might want to hold off for a little while. I'd definitely look at Sole treadmills though when you are ready, they have a good reputation.
nelie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 06:17 PM   #6  
Thinking healthy!
Thread Starter
 
Amy Blue's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: London
Posts: 64

S/C/G: 438/436/350

Height: 5'5½"

Default

I really want a piece of kit I can use at home, now that it's much colder. I feel like having something there 24-7 will be good for me. I do plan on getting DVD's as well to change it up.

Oh thanks for the link, I'm going there now!

Last edited by Amy Blue; 12-10-2009 at 06:20 PM.
Amy Blue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 08:19 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
Windchime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 2,088

Height: 5'11"

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by nelie View Post
I would probably still say you might want to hold off for a little while. I'd definitely look at Sole treadmills though when you are ready, they have a good reputation.
I have a Sole elliptical and I can vouch for the quality. If their treadmills are of a comparable quality, I think you'll be happy provided that you find one that meets your requirements.

Good luck!
Windchime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 08:26 PM   #8  
Ironman in Training
 
Idealmuse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,780

S/C/G: 302/205/150

Height: 5'5

Default

I have a sole and I LOVE it - Very close to health club quality at home. I've had cheap treadmills before trust me this is not one area where you want to cut back on quality. You'll want one with a higher HP with your weight so you'll probably end up using most of your 1000 pound budget. Mine was 1500(us) I think mine is the F85 or something like that. It was sorta the middle of the road option, but I was happy in the end I didn't go with the cheaper one.

Last edited by Idealmuse; 12-10-2009 at 08:27 PM.
Idealmuse is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-10-2009, 09:28 PM   #9  
Senior Member
 
Thighs Be Gone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,629

S/C/G: HW/232 SW 215/ CW 133/GW 120's

Height: 5.7 and 1/2

Default

You might also consider getting ahold of a table bicycle. You can sit while you do it and nonetheless, it is exercise. There are also walking DVD's by Leslie Samsone that are amazing and definitely beginner.
Thighs Be Gone is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:41 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.