Would I be unreasonable for investing in a cross trainer?

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It's just that really. I'm starting to feel a bit negative about the whole coronavirus thing and I heard we could have another year of this. I went for my usual gym workout today and I know I'm going to miss it really badly this time. I can't run like I used to due to slightly dodgy knees and I love being active. I found one for a reasonable price. Would I be mad for getting it?

You could. But everyone I know who's bought one uses it as a clothes horse!

Not unreasonable Or mad to get it. It sounds like a good idea. Go for it. (As long as you can afford it.)

Not at all. I have a treadmill arriving on Friday. I love running on a treadmill but hate running outside especially through the winter. My work shifts mean I barely see daylight, I hate stopping to cross roads and I don't enjoy getting cold and wet.

Not at all. I have a treadmill arriving on Friday. I love running on a treadmill but hate running outside especially through the winter. My work shifts mean I barely see daylight, I hate stopping to cross roads and I don't enjoy getting cold and wet.

If you have the space and you would actually use it YANBU.

I used to have one, but I missed being able to use different pieces of equipment at the gym.
I did use it a lot...until I didn't. I will say that unless you get a very good one, which is a few hundred pounds, it won't feel as comfortable to use at the one in your gym.

Do you have someone who can assemble it for you?

Definitely not unreasonable! I bought an exercise bike in January (to help get in shape for my wedding in March) and I still use it at least a couple of times a week. It's so much more convenient than having to go outside/go somewhere else up exercise. Even when we're not in lockdown...

I like to watch rubbish TV so this way I can feel productive at the same time

If you have the space and you would actually use it YANBU.

I used to have one, but I missed being able to use different pieces of equipment at the gym.
I did use it a lot...until I didn't. I will say that unless you get a very good one, which is a few hundred pounds, it won't feel as comfortable to use at the one in your gym.

Do you have someone who can assemble it for you?

I don't have anyone to assemble. I was hoping I could do it myself.

DH and I set up a "home gym" last year with stuff we bought on Facebook marketplace - a treadmill, an exercise bike, rowing machine, weights bench, yoga ball etc - totalled about £200. I've lost almost 40% of my bodyweight since and it's super convenient to work out in your underwear instead of getting dressed and going outside etc etc. You can watch Netflix while working out or just do a few minutes at a time. We've already saved the money we would've spent on gym membership by a long way and it's far more effective.
On the other hand, my mum bought a treadmill and an exercise bike. Set them both us and has never used either of them. So, it swings both ways I think.

YANBU, defo. I've got one and they are kinder on my joints than treadmills. The gym ones are better, but it'll do while my local gym is closed. They are an arse to assemble, I had to get someone from Argos to help. Luckily it was covered under the warranty.

DH bought one off a friend and used it every weekday for a couple of years. Until our kittens chewed through the tension cable

He now wants a rowing machine for Christmas, which I would also use, but they're £££

Not mad, but get an expensive one as a cheapo flimsy will put you right off using it.

Or get a stationary bike, if you have dodgy knees that might work better?

Not mad, but get an expensive one as a cheapo flimsy will put you right off using it.

Or get a stationary bike, if you have dodgy knees that might work better?

I've had mine 3 years. It has had periods if gathering dust but always gets used eventually.
I find It a great thing to hop on when angry or stressed.
Thus tear it's been used to death. So much so im thinking of investing in a rower as well.

I've had mine 3 years. It has had periods if gathering dust but always gets used eventually.
I find It a great thing to hop on when angry or stressed.
Thus tear it's been used to death. So much so im thinking of investing in a rower as well.

I don't have anyone to assemble. I was hoping I could do it myself.

Are they hard to assemble? I was hoping to do it myself.

Have a turbo so gadget to ride my bike stationary use most days for an hour while I watch a box set coupled with intermittent fasting lost 2 stone

Are they hard to assemble? I was hoping to do it myself.

Have a turbo so gadget to ride my bike stationary use most days for an hour while I watch a box set coupled with intermittent fasting lost 2 stone

I've got a rowing machine. I feel guilt every time I look at it :) It is also in the way no matter where I place it

If you've got the space and you'll use it then go for it. We have one and an exercise bike. DH tends to use the cross trainer and I tend to use the bike. It's given us a lot more flexibility around exercise because we can make use of any spare toddler free time, lunch breaks, early starts etc. We also both hate the cold and wet so going for a run or a bike ride would just never happen. They've been worth it for us.

On assembling it - it was a bit of a pain but DH did it on his own and he's not the remotest bit practically minded so if you are you shouldn't have a problem.

If you've got the space and you'll use it then go for it. We have one and an exercise bike. DH tends to use the cross trainer and I tend to use the bike. It's given us a lot more flexibility around exercise because we can make use of any spare toddler free time, lunch breaks, early starts etc. We also both hate the cold and wet so going for a run or a bike ride would just never happen. They've been worth it for us.

On assembling it - it was a bit of a pain but DH did it on his own and he's not the remotest bit practically minded so if you are you shouldn't have a problem.

If you've got the space and you'll use it then go for it. We have one and an exercise bike. DH tends to use the cross trainer and I tend to use the bike. It's given us a lot more flexibility around exercise because we can make use of any spare toddler free time, lunch breaks, early starts etc. We also both hate the cold and wet so going for a run or a bike ride would just never happen. They've been worth it for us.

I didn't realise I had posted. Sorry for that. I'm okay practically but not great. I was thinking I could put it in my spare room which is currently empty except for the ironing board and clothes horse. It used to be my son's room.