Indoor Home Fitness Equipment

[Muskeez]

I have a good treadmill. What else can I get that won't break the bank? When the snow is melted off of the football stadium steps I give those a good workout. Until then I am wondering about some kind of stair-stepper machine. Big-box stores have them for less than $100. Has anyone tried them? Good ones, bad ones? other suggestions? I really found last year on my hunt that I wished I had done more vertical training than flat running, but that's hard to do here in the flattest of the flatlands.

 

[npaden]

Does your treadmill do inclines? Stick that sucker on 15% for a while. Your quads will let you know you are working on some vertical training.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

I think you'll find that interval/strength workouts like Insanity, or P90X3 will give you better results than buying a stairstepper.

If you want a vertical workout, put your pack on with 40 lbs in it and do step ups onto a mile crate or workout bench for 45 minutes.

 

[Art Vandeley]

30 Jumping Jacks
20 Squats
20 Pushups
20 High Knees
20 Situps
20 Pushups
20 Situps
20 Squats
20 Mountain Climbers
30 Second Plank

Repeat 4 Times

 

[schmalts]

30 Jumping Jacks
20 Squats
20 Pushups
20 High Knees
20 Situps
20 Pushups
20 Situps
20 Squats
20 Mountain Climbers
30 Second Plank

Repeat 4 Times

True that! It is amazing how mixing it up can whoop your ass when your stuck doing the same thing over and over. I do a ton of biking and it is great for cardio but one every couple weeks I do one legged dips (stand with back to couch, put one foot on cushion and squat) and I am so sore 2 days later I am reminded to mix it up more.

 

[Muskeez]

Good thoughts guys, thanks! My treadmill does incline and I did that a lot with 55# in pack, but it's still not the same as some of the vertical climbing we had to do. It was so steep that we had to literally go 20-30 yards at a time, grabbing tree roots, saplings, etc. - that's why I'm thinking stairs would be best where I have to take a bigger vertical step. Up and down on a solid crate with a pack on would probably do it too..? Due to past shoulder surgery I can't do all of parts in those insanity type workouts, like push-ups, etc.. some, just not crazy amounts.

 

[Redwood]

Get a set of lightweight dumbbells, 8lb, and a set of 20, 25, or 30's depending on your abilities. You can do a pile of total body workouts with these, then cardio at the end. Go hard for 30-45 mins and you will get a good workout that trains for flexibility, strength, and cardio. The interchangeable bands are also nice to have.

 

[8andcounting]

I run 2 miles every day on treadmill but just recently started a 10% incline for the 2nd mile - wow ! Hurt right away for first few weeks now it feels great . By fall I should be ready

 

[noharleyyet]

Moosie's potato sack workout was the best one I've read.

 

[JamesWebb]

You should check out fit2hunt.net we have a full workout program for sportsman that can be done at home with minimal equipment. Do the free trial and get an idea of what is possible without spending money.

 

[ida homer]

You live anywhere near a gym? Membership prices are so cheap these days. I go to Gold's here in Boise and it's $9.99 a month, no contract no sign up fee. Axiom is $19.99/month here no contract. Both have more than I could ever need. Weights, pools, stairmasters, battle ropes, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, the works.

I just don't think it makes sense financially to have a home gym anymore, unless you live in the sticks.

 

[JamesWebb]

I agree, unless you have cash to burn or don't have a gym within 25 miles I wouldn't try to build one at home.

 

[hearteater]

I agree get to a gym ASAP and discover all the joys yoga pants have brought us.

 

[ida homer]

I agree get to a gym ASAP and discover all the joys yoga pants have brought us.

+1

Hit the nail on the head. Go to the treadmill in the corner and set it to as steep as it gets. Puts you up higher, better view...