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Wolfy · 02-18-2008, 08:25 PM

What brand and would you recommend it?

The Life Fitness CT9500HRR is $5k (3 grand refurbished!), but it's the nicest one I've ever used. I'm just not sure if I'm ready to plunk that kind of dough out for it....

Fat Panda · 02-18-2008, 08:29 PM

I have used a couple Life Fitness ellipticals at health clubs, have never found another machine as smooth and perfect.

ProjectNaked · 02-18-2008, 08:31 PM

I just bought a gold's gym bike for $200 - works perfect in front of the 42" plasma

I was going to get an ellipitical but don't really care for them - I wouldn't spend more than 1K though.

Wolfy · 02-18-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SAC

I have used a couple Life Fitness ellipticals at health clubs, have never found another machine as smooth and perfect.

I think it may have ruined every other elliptical out there for me. Every time I get on one at a store I just kind of throw up in my mouth a little... and long for the Life Fitness.

I never realized I was using a 5k machine at the gym LOL! I probably would have appreciated it more :D

WarChild · 02-18-2008, 08:37 PM

I have used and destroyed 2 of the cheaper "home gym" type elipiticals in the $500-$800 range. They don't last worth a fuck, so you need to go with the more expensive ones likes Life Fitness.

I just gave up and started running outside instead.

Wolfy · 02-18-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WarChild

I have used and destroyed 2 of the cheaper "home gym" type elipiticals in the $500-$800 range. They don't last worth a fuck, so you need to go with the more expensive ones likes Life Fitness.

I just gave up and started running outside instead.

There's no way I'll spend under a grand. I'm hoping to find a decent alternative under 2k, if I go over that - I might as well dive into the 3k Life Fitness machine.

Wolfy · 02-18-2008, 09:18 PM

oh and LOL! Running outside would be great if I lived somewhere else... right now I can't make it to my truck without holding onto the wall at points, my sidewalk is ice and the driveway is under 4" of snow AFTER I shoveled 3 times today... The rest of the block is the same or worse :D

Barefootsies · 02-18-2008, 09:41 PM

I own a used one I bought off some chick. I would have to go and see what it is. It works nice. I still do my treadmill as well. Plus Bowflex.

Wolfy · 02-18-2008, 10:02 PM

what kind is it?

Have you used nicer ones? How do you feel about it compared to the nicer ones? Do you get aggressive on it?

needlive · 02-18-2008, 10:10 PM

I wanted to buy one once but the chick in the shop told me I couldn't use it.

I ran away.

SleazyDream · 02-18-2008, 10:14 PM

precore and they rock - about $3k

venus · 02-18-2008, 10:38 PM

I have the Stairmaster 7000 PT Stepmill
( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nosim/arm06-20 )

this is the exact same one that are found in most gyms and its probably the absolute best cardio machine on the market.

tiger · 02-19-2008, 12:49 AM

They break all the time get a good mid level one for 500-700 bucks and get an extended warranty.

After Shock Media · 02-19-2008, 12:54 AM

I just use a hamper and close hangers.

kmanrox · 02-19-2008, 01:35 AM

i have an epileptic machine but i have meds to keep them to a minimum

mattz · 02-19-2008, 01:36 AM

I do 30 jumping jacks every morning

fuzebox · 02-19-2008, 01:36 AM

I'd love a Life Fitness... I haven't seen any cheaper unit that looks like it'll take the abuse that I would give it. Especially around here, all you see are the $3-600 ones which seem like they'll snap into pieces the first time you use it.

The only reason I keep my gym membership is for the elliptical on the days that my legs are sore, I already have a weight bench at home

mona · 02-19-2008, 01:39 PM

The ellipticals sold on the Home Shopping Networks are pieces of crap...Fork out the extra cash, it'll be worth it!

Brother Bilo · 02-19-2008, 01:42 PM

The ellipticals are the only thing I've found that don't totally kill my knees. Those stairmasters aren't too bad either, once I fight through the pain of the first 10 minutes or so.

But running outside? Holy shit, I'd be crippled the rest of the night after that.

cybermike · 02-19-2008, 01:46 PM

I got one for 500 bucks off of craigslist.. the guy selling it was 2 blocks away.. it was very squeeky but after finding the sweet spot with a can of wd-40 it was perfect..

Norditrack cx 1050 it was a bitch getting it into the house

Not as great as the ones at the gym but its good enough

Fizzgig · 02-19-2008, 03:45 PM

Get a 3rd floor apartment in a building with no elevators. Help all your neighbours with their moving for free, and run errands for all the loder people on your floor.

02-18-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	Do you own an elliptical machine? What brand and would you recommend it? The Life Fitness CT9500HRR is $5k (3 grand refurbished!), but it's the nicest one I've ever used. I'm just not sure if I'm ready to plunk that kind of dough out for it....

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ProjectNaked Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit Areola Posts: 4,309	I just bought a gold's gym bike for $200 - works perfect in front of the 42" plasma I was going to get an ellipitical but don't really care for them - I wouldn't spend more than 1K though.

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Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	oh and LOL! Running outside would be great if I lived somewhere else... right now I can't make it to my truck without holding onto the wall at points, my sidewalk is ice and the driveway is under 4" of snow AFTER I shoveled 3 times today... The rest of the block is the same or worse :D

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Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	what kind is it? Have you used nicer ones? How do you feel about it compared to the nicer ones? Do you get aggressive on it?

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venus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 3,112	I have the Stairmaster 7000 PT Stepmill ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nosim/arm06-20 ) this is the exact same one that are found in most gyms and its probably the absolute best cardio machine on the market. __________________ Muscle/Fitness Adult Affiliate Program Since 1997 www.venuscash.com

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fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,174	I'd love a Life Fitness... I haven't seen any cheaper unit that looks like it'll take the abuse that I would give it. Especially around here, all you see are the $3-600 ones which seem like they'll snap into pieces the first time you use it. The only reason I keep my gym membership is for the elliptical on the days that my legs are sore, I already have a weight bench at home

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Brother Bilo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: I live in cage Posts: 4,193	The ellipticals are the only thing I've found that don't totally kill my knees. Those stairmasters aren't too bad either, once I fight through the pain of the first 10 minutes or so. But running outside? Holy shit, I'd be crippled the rest of the night after that. __________________

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