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Baron Patrick · 04-12-2006, 08:41 AM

I know how much we all love this word, and for people like “us” it’s not an option - it's: we gotta.

I have a membership to LA Fitness. It’s just 10 minutes up the street from me, but I’m finding it a hassle to go (after a 90+ minute commute I don't feel like going anywhere) and just not sure if it’s worth it. I mean, I’m thinking if I can do it at home - there are lot’s of exercises we can do at home like crunches, walking, stuff like that (and I can dress the way I want, don’t have to worry about other people’s sweat and other icky stuff, and can do it as often and as long as I like.) The only thing I really need to do, and don’t have the equipment, is cardio.

I’ve been looking around on the web, and have found one (so far) that is decently priced. It’s a portable stair-stepper from Brookstone ($200). It pretty much does everything a gym sized one does, (tracks how many steps, heart rate, timer). This is the only one I’ve found that is portable and may work for me.

The problem with a lot of these, are the weight restrictions. This one will support up to 250 lbs. Since I’ve been losing at weight watchers (so far) I’m still about 15 lbs. over, and I think I can get away with it. BUT, everything else I’ve found has a limit of 200 lbs. or less. It’s been kind of frustrating.

What do you all think? Has anyone else found “heavy duty” exercise hardware that can be used at home without taking a lot of space, or costing a lot of money? Or, should I just stick with the gym?

Thanks!