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Home workout equipment for older folks - opinions and recommendations?
Posted on 2/1/23 at 7:54 am
Posted on 2/1/23 at 7:54 am
Hi folks,
Looking for opinions for middle age. Needing to setup some kind of home gym. Not wanting anything too big or bulky, but wanted to be able to do strength, stretching and cardio with generally low impact (bad knees, etc). Was hoping to find something more along the lines of resistance than actual weights, but not finding a lot of options that have good reviews.
Thought I would ask for opinions here. Not really wanting to buy a subscription service, would prefer just a stand alone unit, but one that is sturdy and good quality without being overly bulky if that is even possible.
Looking for opinions for middle age. Needing to setup some kind of home gym. Not wanting anything too big or bulky, but wanted to be able to do strength, stretching and cardio with generally low impact (bad knees, etc). Was hoping to find something more along the lines of resistance than actual weights, but not finding a lot of options that have good reviews.
Thought I would ask for opinions here. Not really wanting to buy a subscription service, would prefer just a stand alone unit, but one that is sturdy and good quality without being overly bulky if that is even possible.
This post was edited on 2/1/23 at 7:56 am
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Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:22 am to kywildcatfanone
At the very least, I'd start with a pull-up bar (I have a Rouge Fitness P-4 which is excellent) from this you can of course do pullups/chinups, run bands, etc. and pair this with a basic bench and some dumbbells. Another alternative if you have room is to buy a power rack setup, a bench and some bands and dumbbells. This doesn't solve the cardio issue, but the options in that department are numerous and depend on whether you want bike, treadmill, eliptical, etc. I think walking outside while using some type of heart rate monitor to make sure you are putting out enough effort is a great way to get started in that department.
I'm gonna edit this to add what I have (I'm pretty middle aged - 54 if that helps)
Life Fitness treadmill
Rogue Pull up bar with bands
A long broomstick for shoulder dislocates
A basic rack with a squat side and bench press side and integrated bench
Olympic bar with about 275 lbs of plates
Olympic trap bar
Olympic Ez curl bar
A bunch of dumbbells up to 40 lbs and fractional plates
I'm gonna edit this to add what I have (I'm pretty middle aged - 54 if that helps)
Life Fitness treadmill
Rogue Pull up bar with bands
A long broomstick for shoulder dislocates
A basic rack with a squat side and bench press side and integrated bench
Olympic bar with about 275 lbs of plates
Olympic trap bar
Olympic Ez curl bar
A bunch of dumbbells up to 40 lbs and fractional plates
This post was edited on 2/1/23 at 8:30 am
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:42 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:
Looking for opinions for middle age. Needing to setup some kind of home gym. Not wanting anything too big or bulky, but wanted to be able to do strength, stretching and cardio with generally low impact (bad knees, etc). Was hoping to find something more along the lines of resistance than actual weights, but not finding a lot of options that have good reviews.
what do you mean by middle age? most of us here are 35-50. the best thing you can do for yourself is start doing resistance training, obviously weight lifting is easiest to progress on but there are other ways
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Thought I would ask for opinions here. Not really wanting to buy a subscription service, would prefer just a stand alone unit, but one that is sturdy and good quality without being overly bulky if that is even possible.
so ill be real honest with you, you sound like you are completely scared of either work or scared becasue you dont really know what to do
but based off what it sounds like you are wanting
A) get a set of gymnastics rings
B) get a kettle bell or two or adjustbale DBs like nuobell
C) start doing knees over toes routine for lower body, upper body do body by rings
D) get a sandbag, look up brian alshure and learn how to pick it up, throw it, carry it etc etc
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:56 am to lsu777
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what do you mean by middle age?
Mid 50's
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you sound like you are completely scared of either work or scared becasue you dont really know what to do
you got that out of me not wanting a subscription service?
And I asked the question because I'm looking for opinions, I thought that was pretty obvious, but maybe not.
Thanks for the reply, but this isn't the OT.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:01 am to kywildcatfanone
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Not really wanting to buy a subscription service, would prefer just a stand alone unit, but one that is sturdy and good quality without being overly bulky if that is even possible.
all the things that you want, are going to be subscription model (Peloton, Tonal, Oxefit, etc)
my advice would be to get a few kettlebells and find a program and start from there
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:02 am to kywildcatfanone
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you got that out of me not wanting a subscription service?
And I asked the question because I'm looking for opinions, I thought that was pretty obvious, but maybe not.
Thanks for the reply, but this isn't the OT.
just the way it came off, maybe i was wrong
do you have expierence lifting? if so what?
i know you said you didnt want sub but in general Tonal sounds like it meets everything you are looking for.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:08 am to kywildcatfanone
I have a water rower. I have used it sometimes more than others times. I know others swear by other rowers. All of them have programs or you just set your own schedule. If you are consistent, you'll get results over time. I have seen many swear by other bikes or elliptical machines.
You have to find what you like and what you will stick with. Then progressively add each week or month. If you are not sure, you can rent or, if you are shady, purchase and return before the end of the trial period. I looked at doing that with a pelaton.
Have you tried yoga? From your description, it sounds like what you are seeking and there are lots of home programs. Or mixs of in studio and online.
You have to find what you like and what you will stick with. Then progressively add each week or month. If you are not sure, you can rent or, if you are shady, purchase and return before the end of the trial period. I looked at doing that with a pelaton.
Have you tried yoga? From your description, it sounds like what you are seeking and there are lots of home programs. Or mixs of in studio and online.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:10 am to lsu777
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ust the way it came off, maybe i was wrong
No worries
I might not have said this in my original post, but it's more for the wife than me, but something for both of us to use. That's why I wasn't wanting a bunch of heavy weights.
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do you have expierence lifting? if so what?
I did a little weightlifting when I was younger, but haven't for about 5 years now. Had one of those gold gym benches and bar/weights from Walmart. I could do something like that, but the wife won't want to have to maneuver weights around. She would either want it built in or if it can be done with resistance bands, that would be her preference.
I looked at Tonal, but $3500 plus subscription seems high at least initially till I see if she wants to stick with it. I think that is part of my worry, I don't want to spend a ton till I know that it will get used regularly.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:40 am to kywildcatfanone
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I looked at Tonal, but $3500 plus subscription seems high at least initially till I see if she wants to stick with it. I think that is part of my worry, I don't want to spend a ton till I know that it will get used regularly.
then i would try resistance bands (elitefts, westside, rogue have the best that wont snap on you)
gymnastic rings or a cheap suspension trainer(think trx) if you think she would be more comfortable with that
then maybe a kettle bell and a possibly a small strong man sandbag or a aqua ball or a slam ball or two
you can youtube and stream follow along workouts for all of that.
but i still think she would like tonal the best and prolly be what she sticks to the best to be honest.
peloton is another option that is all in one and follow along.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:50 am to kywildcatfanone
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I looked at Tonal, but $3500 plus subscription seems high at least initially till I see if she wants to stick with it. I think that is part of my worry, I don't want to spend a ton till I know that it will get used regularly.
if she is anything like my wife, having someone tell her exactly what to do will help with regular usage
We bought a Peloton last year and my wife uses it daily for either cardio, yoga, meditation, or strength classes
Posted on 2/1/23 at 11:27 am to Salmon
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if she is anything like my wife, having someone tell her exactly what to do will help with regular usage
Well, that is a good idea, and might be helpful. Will discuss it more with her (in a delicate way, of course).
Posted on 2/1/23 at 4:11 pm to kywildcatfanone
We love our peloton. I generally hate cardio other than walking outside and am pleasantly surprised at how fun and addicting the cycling classes are. Get the bike plus with the rotating screen and a floor mat and dumbbells up to thirty pounds or so. Then you can do strength classes, core classes, yoga, boot camp, barre and stretching all from the peloton app on the bikes screen. It’s an app in your phone and roku too so you can do the classes when traveling as well or from a different room. My husband and sons love it too. My daughter just bought one for her house. It’s lots of fun and easy to get addicted to. Fantastic honestly.
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