Rowing machine or an Elliptical/Cross trainer

Rowing machine or an Elliptical/Cross trainer

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ali_kat

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31,992 posts

222 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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Having read Patrick's thread for exercise bikes, I'm going to put this here, as I feel the same way. Also leaving the house at 7am and not returning til 7pm, carrying bag & laptop already doens't leave me the inclination to leave the house again or carry a further bag IF I found time to go to the gym - and if I did it would be for yoga.

Patrick Bateman said:
I have no interest or desire to cycle on the road/outside, dislike cold/wet weather and I don't have a great deal of drive, hence I never considered it. Even if I did want to do that, I'd be far more likely to give up compared to having the option to do it indoors while watching the TV.
And I'm fully aware that this will become

Patrick Bateman said:
like when someone asks for suggestions for a small, economical hatchback and 300bhp/ton comes along and suggests a Pontiac Firebird. biggrin
With this in mind, I beg for assistance from the great PH hive mind please

I NEED to tone upper arms, tummy and legs (thighs).

I have a budget of max £300

Would you suggest that I will get better results with a rowing machine or an elliptical/cross trainer?

Many thanks thumbup

ali_kat

Original Poster:

31,992 posts

222 months

Monday 24th August 2015
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Thank you

The local Concepts are selling at £500+ frown

Any other recommendations please?

I can't bolt to walls as its a rental property & I have no idea where to start with a cross trainer

Many thanks again smile

ali_kat

Original Poster:

31,992 posts

222 months

Tuesday 25th August 2015
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rofl

Nope, I am determined that this will not happen to it smile

ali_kat

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31,992 posts

222 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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confused I'm sure I posted on here last night...