exercise machines...?

v_marie200

I am going to buy an exercise machine but I can't make a decision. Out of these 3 which is best an elliptical, recumbent bike, or upright bike?
total gym is out of my budget the machines I'm looking at range from $150-$400.

Answer
Of those three options, I would go with an elliptical first, then the recumbent bike, then the upright bike.
It sound sounds like the body champ dual trainer on Amazon might be a good deal - it's in your budget and it is both an elliptical and a bike. you can read more on it here: http://hubpages.com/hub/Body-Champ-BRM3671-Cardio-Dual-Trainer-A-Great-Budget-Elliptical-Trainer
It's under $300 and seems to have great reviews. Personally, the elliptical is my favorite machine at the gym (and the rowing machine).
I hope you find something that is perfect for you!

I want to buy my 350 lb autistic father a recumberent exercize bike...help?

Jenn

Please no joking here. Good advice only...My dad is extremely unhealthy and has voiced that he would like to try an exercise bike. The only problem, he went to look at some and could not fit into one. He is 6'1" and 350lbs all in his belly. He literally is a ball with long lean legs. He is 60 years old and has been laid off from work for a year which has caused him to gain a ton of weight. Also before that he had knee surgery which has causes him lots of pain, preventing him from moving and becoming more obese. It's very difficult for him to walk now, because his legs are so thin and puts weight on his knees. Not to mention, he has little balance when standing which is why he wants a exercise bike, so he can free the weight off his legs to exercise. So, I'm looking for suggestions on where to find a exercise bike that would fit someone with such a large belly. It would need to be seated back further for his belly to fit in, giving him the flexibility to move his legs. Any suggestions. Plz lets stay on track of finding a large bike rather than offering other exercise advice, unless it's something other then walking and talking to a Dr.....


Also, he has asbergers, which is a mild form of autism.....which causes him to be extremely stubborn. So, he refuses to walk because it causes him pain. (Even though it would help him.)

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Get something like this it rated for 325 lbs so an extra 25 wont hurt. There is plenty of room for his belly. Exercise bikes can be very boring so I wouldn't spend a lot.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/exerpeutic-900xl-high-capacity-magnetic-recumbent-bike/prod4930419.ip?pid=_CSE_Google_PLA_Exercise%20Bikes&CAWELAID=730010300000098811&catargetid=730010300000000145&cadevice=%7bdevice%7d&cagpspn=pla

Here is a better deal but they have the rating at 300 lbs.

http://www.amazon.com/Exerpeutic-900XL-Extended-Capacity-Recumbent/dp/B005OU4E1M

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