Want to buy an exercise machine, but which one?

[samy23]

Which exercise is best for mainly a cardio workout? I don't want to get huge muscles, and Im not too bothered about being toned up, I would just like something I can use to get a good cardio exercise workout on to get fitter and lose some weight. Which would be good for that?

Anyone else have an exercise machine? which one have you got? and why did you choose that particular one?

[chiromamma]

I have a treadmill and love it. I can walk or run which imo, is the most natural cardio exercise for humans. During spring and summer it gathers dust but I use it every day when it's cold, snowy or rainy.
I've had mine for 8 years now and have never had a problem with it.
If i were to buy one now, I'd get the nordic treadmill.

[ithappened]

my parents have an eliptical machine which I use pretty much every day when I am visiting them- I adore it and I have sort of crappy knees so I can go much longer on that then a tredmill

[samy23]

Originally Posted by chiromamma

I have a treadmill and love it. I can walk or run which imo, is the most natural cardio exercise for humans. During spring and summer it gathers dust but I use it every day when it's cold, snowy or rainy.
I've had mine for 8 years now and have never had a problem with it.
If i were to buy one now, I'd get the nordic treadmill.

My first thought was a treadmill but they are soooo expensive! So I don't think that is an option for a while, maybe in the future.

Originally Posted by ithappened

my parents have an eliptical machine which I use pretty much every day when I am visiting them- I adore it and I have sort of crappy knees so I can go much longer on that then a tredmill

Yeah, I used to get knee pains when I cycled a lot, but that was a long time ago. Thanks for your idea, I've heard of the eliptical machine but no idea what it really does I'll have to look into that.

Anyone else use an exercise machine or recommend one?