ediddy Posted February 9, 2010 #26 Posted February 9, 2010 Having type 2 diabetes I have to exercise. I have been using a schwinn airdyne for a couple of years. When I do 30 minutes on the airdyne keeping my heart rate at around 118, this is the rate for maximum fat burning at my age, I burn approx 200 calories. I can't do more than 30 minutes on the airdyne because that is all my butt can stand. A few weeks ago I bought a gold gym's ellipitical. I saw it on home shopping newtwork for $399.00 which is a good price for the one I bought. There is a pre programmed workout on the elliptical for maximum weight loss. If I do it with my heart rate at 118 I burn 500 calories. On the airdyne I had to really work to get my heart rate up to 118 but on the elliptical I have to slow down to keep my heart rate at 118. It will get up to 125 before I get going good. When you exercise you need to keep a check on your heart rate and find what your target rate is for your age. I have been pleased with the elliptical.
Gamecock Posted February 15, 2010 Author #27 Posted February 15, 2010 2 more pounds this week, not what I wanted but I kinda lost motivation with all the snow I had to shovel. Up early this morning to hit the treadmill before school!! Jan 25 - 287 Jan 31 - 281 Feb 7 - 272 Feb 14 - 270 (somehow my numbers have gotten messed up between here and facebook, where my family is following this. I have lost 18 lbs total, and this only adds up to 17. Anyhow, I am at 270 now, nice round number than I am leaving it as such) Ben
BEER30 Posted February 15, 2010 #28 Posted February 15, 2010 Well since I'm so young, next rounds on me! (Disclaimer: This offer stands for any and all that stay on me about working out. Motivation from friends helps and keeps the drive strong) Ben Don't think you can afford me , but I'll let you try ! LOL !!! BEER30
BEER30 Posted February 15, 2010 #29 Posted February 15, 2010 Somewhere ,I have video of Mini and Sleeperhawk using the Wii .They were boxing and must I say , they (mostly Sleeperhawk) were getting one heck of a workout . Does this forum support Quicktime ? BEER30
elmicko Posted February 15, 2010 #30 Posted February 15, 2010 We've got a Wii Fit and love it. I really just use the fit part for balance exercises. The big advantage to having a Wii is you have to get your butt off the couch to use it. I'm do a hard 30 minutes on the treadmill every morning and the Wii keeps me from vegging in front of the TV every night. The bowling game is a hoot.
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