Anyone Else Have a Collection of Fitness Machines?

**pollypurebred39** · 08-25-2010, 02:32 PM

My Mom just sent over the tapes for the Ab rocket she gave DS1, and realized we could set up our own mini gym.

We have:

The Ab Rocket- from Mom
An exercise bike- from Mom
A VERY expensive complete body workout machine that is my DH from before we were married. LOL, he hasn't used it since we said I do!
A set of weights- from MIL
A rebounder- Mine, I love it! I used it all the time but my knee gives me grief now

A lower body machine- Mine, I love it. Still use it.

I'd love to set up a mini gym in the basement, I think I might be the only one in the house who'd use it though.

So how about you? Are you loaded with workout machines? Would you ever set up your own home gym?

**2ndGenGranola** · 08-25-2010, 03:14 PM

I have set up my own home gym. We have an insulated sunroom on the back of the house. In it we have our treadmill, bike, bench, ball, jumpropes... I love it!

**nuisance26** · 08-25-2010, 03:20 PM

~I have always wanted my own gym. But I would call it a studio since it would be mainly for yoga and dance.
I don't have any machines but I do have a yoga mat, resistance band, jumping rope, and fitness ball. Oh I have Wii Fit!

I would love to have a really nice treadmill when I have a corner for one. And if I had my studio I'd probably also put in a lap pool. Just dreaming.....~

**pollypurebred39** · 08-25-2010, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by nuisance26

~I have always wanted my own gym. But I would call it a studio since it would be mainly for yoga and dance.
I don't have any machines but I do have a yoga mat, resistance band, jumping rope, and fitness ball. Oh I have Wii Fit!

I would love to have a really nice treadmill when I have a corner for one. And if I had my studio I'd probably also put in a lap pool. Just dreaming.....~

That sounds lovely nuisance! I've alway wanted an indoor pool, Seriously. DH promised me we would add an indoor pool in a pole building attached to our rancher. Someday. At the rate we are going I'll probably be 95! *grins*

**Momto5RN** · 08-25-2010, 03:44 PM

in the basement i have this gazelle type thing ( from freeecycke ) and a treadmill ( 4 years old which i used a few times a week until it went down basement in spring for more room in family room .
have used both in past year but basement is too cluttered right now to deal with them -
i hope this fall to do a huge delutter of the basement and set up an exercise area for me and my iolder kids.

i also have a wii fit i bought to go with my sons we-
i need to use it but i hate the fact it kind of scolds you if you havent been on in a while LOL with my fibro i have issues with just not being abble to exercise somedays and othertimes my ankles locking up on me so i can barely walk

**mek42** · 08-25-2010, 03:45 PM

My exercise equipment (mostly a free weight setup, not even sure if it is tall enough for me to squat with) is, sadly, colocated with my wood storage in the same room. The room is big enough for exactly one of these two uses, not both.

**pollypurebred39** · 08-25-2010, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by 2ndGenGranola

I have set up my own home gym. We have an insulated sunroom on the back of the house. In it we have our treadmill, bike, bench, ball, jumpropes... I love it!

Very cool 2ndGenGranola!

**Palooka** · 08-25-2010, 05:41 PM

I have two treadmills side by side downstairs. One was old and I gave it to my daughter and I bought a new one for my Bday. Sometimes we work out together.

Oh and the TV is mounted on the wall above them, because I need a tv or an ipod.

Wii, free weights, matt, ball and millions of exercise tapes/DVD's. No need for a gym membership.

**Libby** · 08-25-2010, 09:42 PM

We had a treadmill til the belt part would 'slip' suddenly when when we were going full tilt on it. Wasn't safe so we got rid of it. My sister has since moved out and bought an even more higher quality one but doesn't use it or often.

We have a recumbent bike here but its upstairs for dad to use. Its smack dab in the middle of his lv rm so he sees it daily. I think b/c its warmer out...he's not using it daily now but choosing to walk more. Come cooler weather...we're going to push for him to use it.

I have a gazelle in the back corner of my lv rm. I used to use it and now...not often. I also have a Wii Fit gifted to me by DF. I seem to use that the most b/c yer playing games and it doesn't feel like it.

I guess I use my gym membership and the Wii Fit the most.

**frugalwarrior2** · 08-26-2010, 12:06 AM

I have a stepper,treadmill,upright weight bench w/ 2 sets of weights,a wii, a stacker step,and somewear sm. barbells set (captured by DS ). I had a blue excercise ball but the dog got hold of it. Almost bought a Gazelle the other day but chickened out.