Shopping for an elliptical...

[AnnetteT 77]

I want to purchase an elliptical to use at home. Does anyone have suggestions on brands? I am trying not to spend a huge amount.

[hely88 883]

I would look at Craig's list or even place an add asking if anyone is selling one. If at all possible try it out before you buy it and make sure to take back up with you!

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I don't know brand names. But look at Craigslist. Sometimes people really want them out of the house and sell them real cheap. Good luck finding one.

[hely88 883]

Some even give them away if you move it out of their houses.

[zinhaa 363]

Tried a livestrong and seemed pretty good.

wendy

[Kisigin 9]

What about that new commercial I keep seeing for the elliptical/bike combo? It's called a pro form hybrid. I looked online and it's about 400 bucks.

[LJCBF 363]

The best brands are Precor, Cybex and Life Fitness - be sure it syncs with the brand of HR monitor you are using. My unsolicited suggestion is to NOT buy an elliptical as you will get a better return on your $ using it toward group fitness classes or membership to a gym. Your body will quickly adjust to the elliptical and you won't get the longterm results you seek - the exception to this is of course if you are using the elliptical as only a part of overall CrossTrain approach - but that seems like heavy $$$ for that : )

Good luck on your path - congrats on attacking life with Exercise !

Lee

[AnnetteT 77]

Thanks for the responses...my ortho has advised me to only use an elliptical style machine for cardio...he is trying to postpone knee replacement as long as possible. I can't do any weightlifting for another 6-8 weeks per my lap band doctor. I am still recovering from surgery. I had two incidents of my port causing severe pain after weight training and they have recently moved it to the opposite side of my abdomen because of excess scar tissue. The surgeon wants to make sure it heals completely before I start weight training. I am following orders by doing the elliptical and various cardio dvd's. The closest gym is 45 minutes away and the classes are over when I get off work. I do appreciate the suggestions but I'm trying to do exactly what my ortho and lap band doctors have suggested. Hope everyone is having a great week!

[AnnetteT 77]

Lee I took you advice on the brand and got a Life Fitness machine...I absolutely love it! Thanks for the recommendation!

[LJCBF 363]

Lee I took you advice on the brand and got a Life Fitness machine...I absolutely love it! Thanks for the recommendation!

Annette - that's great news so glad to hear that !! Keep me posted / sounds like you are attacking things with a warrior spirit and will soon be loving the Free life of a healthy body : )

Lee

[AnnetteT 77]

Thanks Lee...I've been banded for 1 year...lost 104 pounds...I've been insulin free since the day of surgery (after taking 7 shots a day for 4 years) and my blood pressure is now perfect. I've never felt better! The band is the best present I ever gave myself... Thanks for the encouragement!!!

[LJCBF 363]

Thanks Lee...I've been banded for 1 year...lost 104 pounds...I've been insulin free since the day of surgery (after taking 7 shots a day for 4 years) and my blood pressure is now perfect. I've never felt better! The band is the best present I ever gave myself... Thanks for the encouragement!!!

Wow that's awesome thanks for telling me ! Huge success / life is good huh ; ) aside from getting the band - to what do you attribute your success? If you don't mind me asking ? I found few IF ANY WLS people that just got the surgery (especially the band ) and then everything just magically happened ... So do tell ; )

Lee

[Wgbem 138]

Yes check Craigslist. I got a Gazelle from there this weekend for $20. It was a great buy.

[Wgbem 138]

Yes check Craigslist. I got a Gazelle from there this weekend for $20. It was a great buy.

[Wgbem 138]

Yes check Craigslist. I got a Gazelle from there this weekend for $20. It was a great buy.