Stationary Exercise Bike Or Treadmill?

[sandyRoe]

Which would you choose?

[wolf63]

I have an exercise bike living in my wardrobe. A treadmill would be much to big. Stick to escorting your young lady friend around the neighbourhood.

[Peter Pedant]

They havent been compared for efficiency as far as I know

why not go jogging - or road running and take dog ?

[tamborine]

Neither. Run in park, dig garden or for me let Ned take the strain

[237SJ]

Neither - both as boring as hell!

[sandyRoe]

The person I 'care' for has increasing mobility problems. Maybe I could buy a bath chair and get my exercise pushing her in it.

[ummmm]

I agree with 237 but I find the treadmill easier.

[murraymints]

bike for me..handy for hanging clothes on ! lol..seriously I would go with treadmill, then you can walk, jog or run !

[Baldric]

Blimey, that dating site you found has had a rapid affect on you sandy!

[237SJ]

Depends what her joints are like but a treatmill does provide weight bearing exercise which is better for preventing bone loss.

[Sqad]

LOL...^^^^^

[Canary42]

Come and dig my garden, mow my lawn, etc etc.

Or just take a nice brisk walk.

In our daft society we buy labour-saving devices to do the work then buy labour-inducing devices to compensate for the subsequent detrimental affect on our fitness. All of which is a profligate use of the scarce resources of our ever-depleted planet.

[sandyRoe]

Her joints are in such a state (well, one, anyway) that she was offered a hip replacement which she declined.
It's my general health that prompted this question.

[237SJ]

Canary - have you read the post at 1134?

[Canary42]

Yes, an ideal solution I would have thought.

[Old_Geezer]

Bike. I'd be more likely to use it regularly. And you get to sit down.

[PankySmooch]

Neither, both get used everyday for a week then become expensive clothes horses

[janbee]

Both boring but if I HAD to choose, I'd go for a treadmill every time. I hate bikes and avoid the spinning class at the gym. Best of all though Sandy is a real walk in the fresh air. MUCH better for you. If you can, go for a swim. Best exercise of all. Whatever you choose, have fun... VERY important !

[douglas9401]

I find that I spill less of my beer on the bike than on the treadmill so cycling's for me.

[janbee]

Douglas, yes , that kind of thing is important isn't it. I agree. xx

[janbee]

Get a cross skier. It exercises legs and arms and the entire body.