Equipment

[MuleyFever]

I am thinking of buying a piece of equipment for cardio workouts. I am looking for opinions on what would be best. I am considering a row machine, a bike or maybe that Bowflex Max Trainer. The Bowflex looks interesting as it is sort of like a stair stepper. I am not a runner. I hate running.

 

[mtwarden]

if you can swing it (maybe used?) a stair machine, not the "stair stepper", the one that is like an escalator- if you're idea is cardio to be in shape for hunting mountains, that is definitely the piece I would be looking at

I'm fortunate and have mountains in my backyard, but even then, in below zero weather I hit the stair machine

 

[MuleyFever]

I don't think one of those is a realistic option. I planned on spending no more than $1000 and looking used.

The base of the mountain is 3 blocks behind my house. Just want something I can jump on when its wet, cold or I am feeling lazy. Also, my wife would use it.

 

[Cant hit em]

Assault bike will do the trick

 

[mtwarden]

yeah- they're spendy

maybe a treadmill that allows a lot of elevation, some even allow descent

 

[MuleyFever]

I have a treadmill. I hate running.

 

[mj23polaris]

Treadmill + incline + podcast = what works for me. I like that 2-4 mph pace with varying incline. Keep the heart rate decent like flirting with 150bpm but always changing speed or incline. Kinda like in mountains.

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[307]

We just got Rogue Echo bikes, they are awesome. Solid, QUIET, and as brutal or gentle as you want. Not a fan of a rower, can be hard on lumbar spines.

 

[MuleyFever]

Those bikes look nice. My only hesitation would be they don't do workouts with varying difficulty. Is it pretty much just all out or nothing on them?

 

[mtwarden]

I have a treadmill. I hate running.

if you crank the ramp up there is no running

 

[jmez]

Those bikes look nice. My only hesitation would be they don't do workouts with varying difficulty. Is it pretty much just all out or nothing on them?

We use Assault bikes and the Echo is similar. The harder you pedal the more the resistance increases in the bike. Plenty of varying difficulty to be had on those bikes. They definitely earn their name as the Devil's tricycle.

 

[Coach Chris]

The piece of equipment that gets used the most in my gym is the Schwinn Air Dyne.

 

[Nalgene]

You can get an Airdyne for 100$ on craigslist all day, COncept 2 rower is the best piece of equipment I have bought (10yrs ago).

 

[Ridge Ghost]

Another vote for a Concept 2 rower.

 

[justinspicher]

I went with a stationary spin bike, because my wife wanted on and it’s what she’d actually use. It’s also easier on my joints.

 

[MuleyFever]

Another vote for a Concept 2 rower.

This is what got me thinking about a piece of equipment. I was using the Concept rower at the fire station and kind of enjoyed it.

 

[ItemB]

Following this thread, anybody ever use a climber like the maxi climber https://www.amazon.com/MaxiClimber-original-patented-Vertical-Climber/dp/B00K6ZURAW ? I usually ride bike or walk outside with pack on on but in the winter with snow, ice,and cold cardio takes a hit.

 

[Coach Chris]

Following this thread, anybody ever use a climber like the maxi climber https://www.amazon.com/MaxiClimber-original-patented-Vertical-Climber/dp/B00K6ZURAW ? I usually ride bike or walk outside with pack on on but in the winter with snow, ice,and cold cardio takes a hit.

I used a Versa Climber during my fight career for low impact lactate threshold training. It's an absolute killer.
That type of energy system development has no place in a hunting training program.
It's more of a puke inducing ego stroke.

 

[LongWayAround]

I would get a concept 2 rower as well.

 

[Jimss]

My preference is to use the outdoors as my piece of workout equipment. Nothing beats getting out in the hills, getting fresh air, watching wildlife, and working out legs/lungs! It's amazing how good of shape you can keep if you are hiking the exact country where you'll be hunting. Obviously this isn't possible for those that live in the city but if there is a park, open space, or public land close it sure beats looking at walls while working out! I would much rather get on a mtn bike on a scenic trail than a stationary bike! If you want a tougher workout add a 20 to 50 lb pack and/or climb a couple canyons!