V. quick question - x-trainer or treadmill!

[Caracal]

Hi guys! 1st time i've posted on here in AGES...!

A lot's happened in the past year or so (changed job, moved into a new apartment) which means i've had to cut down on the training (and by 'cut down' i er.... totally stopped )

Anyway, i'm looking to fix the error of my ways, and get fit again (before i pluck up the courage to join a local gym.. if there IS one! lol).

So I was thinking of either getting a treadmill (which im sure i'll be comfortable with - as i did a lot of running previously... mostly interval running.. builiding up to a full 30m run).

OR a x-trainer...

Because im in a 1st floor apartment, im a bit limited by space (and im not sure if they'll appreciate me stomping on a treadmill at 6am every morning!) So i was wondering if a x-trainer would be as benefitial (in terms of fat burning!) as a treadmill?

Ideally i want to get a treadmill, but i thought id get some second opinions first

[Thinking of getting the Reebok I-Run treadmill]

Many thanks, good to be back

How about saving the money and doing fast-paced bodyweight squats or burpees for starters. Save the money, invest it, become independent wealthy and retire early.

Welcome back!

[westside24]

yea dude, you could also just try running outside... I know most people hate it like the devil... including me, I just dont wanna make myself run,id rather be on an elyptical or treadmil, but when I do go run (which is not often) I love it... I love being outdoors and seeing the city be alive, or being just outside the city at one of the state parks along the lake... so beautiful

[LiftGirl]

IMO, the form of cardio does not matter; it's the intensity you put into it that makes the difference, rather than the specific piece of equipment (or lack of equipment) you're using.

[minime]

I second westside, why would you buy a treadmill when you can run outside for free!! No need to buy equipment for cardio!

however if I were to buy anything it would be a concept 2 rower

I suggest that if you cannot get a gym memberhsip, you burpee until you are sweating and panting, and then you slip on your trainers and hit the pavement! Free, and effective.

[westside24]

Yessssss! Score 1pt for weston!