My wife got us a Gazelle Freestyle Evolution for a holiday present.

[dfi]

Originally posted by: PCboy
are there any other machines that are below $200 that'll:

• increase your energy level and alertness
• strengthen your heart and lungs for greater endurance.
• reduce the effects of stress to improve your mental and physical health.
• burn more calories so you can better manage your weight.
• tone and shape your muscles to preserve lean muscle mass.

Well there are no machines involved here, but you can do that with either running or jump roping.

dfi

 

[KokomoGST]

Originally posted by: PCboy
are there any other machines that are below $200 that'll:

• increase your energy level and alertness
• strengthen your heart and lungs for greater endurance.
• reduce the effects of stress to improve your mental and physical health.
• burn more calories so you can better manage your weight.
• tone and shape your muscles to preserve lean muscle mass.

A Reebok STEP, Fitness ball (yeah, those big blowup plastic balls), and the Health Network.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: Hardcore

Originally posted by: PCboy
are there any other machines that are below $200 that'll:

• increase your energy level and alertness
• strengthen your heart and lungs for greater endurance.
• reduce the effects of stress to improve your mental and physical health.
• burn more calories so you can better manage your weight.
• tone and shape your muscles to preserve lean muscle mass.

Stationary bike.

Rowng Machine

 

[TekDemon]

although running and jumping rope is free, I for one can't jump rope lol. I've tried, including at the gym I was a member at for like a year(NYSC) and I kept tripping up. Ugh.

And running does put a lot more stress on my knee than I'd like. Personally I love the Precor ellipticals and believe they're the best. unfortunately they're also the most pricey ones.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: Hardcore

Originally posted by: PCboy
are there any other machines that are below $200 that'll:

• increase your energy level and alertness
• strengthen your heart and lungs for greater endurance.
• reduce the effects of stress to improve your mental and physical health.
• burn more calories so you can better manage your weight.
• tone and shape your muscles to preserve lean muscle mass.

Stationary bike.

Rowng Machine

Don't forget a pair of Reeboks...