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Chrisydj · 01-30-08, 05:11 PM

I've tried the elliptical but it actually hurts my knees only thing i can figure is that because my feet turn out a little when i walk and the elliptical forces my feet straight because of the way the pedals are...i dont know but after about 5 min my knees hurt so bad i wanna cry not sure if i should keep trying it and push through the pain or not....i use the treadmill at work in the fitness center there and have little to no pain in my knees that is why i was going to get the treadmill but my bf thinks that a bike might be better plus he says he would be more likely to use the bike than the treadmill. i found a bike i like for about 300 less than the treadmill
Its only $195 or there is one he likes for $298 has less features but he thinks the seat looks more comfortable

this is the one i like
Gold's Gym Power Spin 230 Recumbent Bike

Comfortable recumbent frame makes it easier to get on and off
Interplay music port lets you plug your MP3 player into the console and play your favorite music files through the built-in speaker
8 Personal Trainer workouts to choose from, each automatically adjusting your workout resistance
Target Pacer indicator light lets you know when it's time to work a little harder or slow down so you can get the most out of every workout
Silent Magnetic Resistance is a smooth, frictionless resistance system that lets you adjust your workout intensity digitally without interrupting your workout
Choose from ten resistance levels to target specific workout and conditioning goals
Digital resistance lets you adjust your workout resistance digitally for increased calorie burn and higher intensity
Dual-grip PowerPulse heart rate monitor uses sensors that are built into the handlebars to ensure you are in the right training zone for your goals
CoolAire workout fan is built right into the console to help you work out longer and more comfortably
Blue-tinted LCD workout display tracks your speed, time, distance, calories burned, fat calories burned and pulse as you exercise
Adjustable Seat

Resistance:
Silent Magnetic Resistance - 10 levels
Features:
Dual-grip PowerPulse heart rate monitor, Interplay music port, Target Pacer indicator light, CoolAire workout fan, Adjustable Seat
LCD:
Blue-tinted LCD workout display tracks your speed, time, distance, calories burned, fat calories burned and pulse
Pre-Programming:
8 Personal Trainer workouts
Cycling Position:
Recumbent
Model No.:
GGEX61707
Shipping Weight (in pounds):
92.0
Product in Inches (L x W x H):
55.0 x 20.0 x 42.0

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Chrisydj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 616 Weight Statistics Jan. 16 2008 Start Date: 260 lb Start Weight: 214 lb Current Weight: 140 lb Goal Weight: -46 lb Weight Loss: Jan. 16 2009 Goal Date:	Re: Looking at buying a treadmill I've tried the elliptical but it actually hurts my knees only thing i can figure is that because my feet turn out a little when i walk and the elliptical forces my feet straight because of the way the pedals are...i dont know but after about 5 min my knees hurt so bad i wanna cry not sure if i should keep trying it and push through the pain or not....i use the treadmill at work in the fitness center there and have little to no pain in my knees that is why i was going to get the treadmill but my bf thinks that a bike might be better plus he says he would be more likely to use the bike than the treadmill. i found a bike i like for about 300 less than the treadmill Its only $195 or there is one he likes for $298 has less features but he thinks the seat looks more comfortable this is the one i like Gold's Gym Power Spin 230 Recumbent Bike Comfortable recumbent frame makes it easier to get on and off Interplay music port lets you plug your MP3 player into the console and play your favorite music files through the built-in speaker 8 Personal Trainer workouts to choose from, each automatically adjusting your workout resistance Target Pacer indicator light lets you know when it's time to work a little harder or slow down so you can get the most out of every workout Silent Magnetic Resistance is a smooth, frictionless resistance system that lets you adjust your workout intensity digitally without interrupting your workout Choose from ten resistance levels to target specific workout and conditioning goals Digital resistance lets you adjust your workout resistance digitally for increased calorie burn and higher intensity Dual-grip PowerPulse heart rate monitor uses sensors that are built into the handlebars to ensure you are in the right training zone for your goals CoolAire workout fan is built right into the console to help you work out longer and more comfortably Blue-tinted LCD workout display tracks your speed, time, distance, calories burned, fat calories burned and pulse as you exercise Adjustable Seat Resistance: Silent Magnetic Resistance - 10 levels Features: Dual-grip PowerPulse heart rate monitor, Interplay music port, Target Pacer indicator light, CoolAire workout fan, Adjustable Seat LCD: Blue-tinted LCD workout display tracks your speed, time, distance, calories burned, fat calories burned and pulse Pre-Programming: 8 Personal Trainer workouts Cycling Position: Recumbent Model No.: GGEX61707 Shipping Weight (in pounds): 92.0 Product in Inches (L x W x H): 55.0 x 20.0 x 42.0 __________________