exercise equipment

  • Wow-they remember me here! It's been almost 3 years since I posted on this forum. So much has happened...that's for another time, though.

    One thing that didn't happen was I didn't get below 300lbs:-( I'm looking for exercise equipment, preferably an elliptical machine or a recumbent or upright bike would be ok, too. As we are painfully aware most equipment isn't made for people weighing 251 or more. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for brands and models that cost $500 or less that you found worked well and held up for a while.

    I used to work out at our local community center but we moved to a big city area and I teach all day and often don't feel like leaving the house after I get home so I'm looking for something I can use to get a good cardio workout at home. I'm sure my husband would use it too.

    We're planning on going back on the South Beach diet which was very successful for him and was for me up to a point.
  • I love the gazelle. There are several different models. The one we bought is ok up to around 400 pounds.
    It was only $250-$300
    See you on the regular 300+ board
  • Merryterry, we have a whole Exercise Equipment forum that might be helpful for you. And welcome back!