Forzafan
Prominent Member
Hi,
I am a 30 year old male very skinny (6 ft and 70kg) but unfortunately have coupled that with being very unfit. I recently took part in 5 a side for an hour and was blowing out of my **** after about 10 mins!
So, as much as I want to put weight on I think it just isn't going to happen due to my metabolism and health issue from birth therefore I should concentrate on getting fit which should be within my means.
Gym is out of the question due to time constraints (plus self-consciousness) so I am looking to buy myself something to use at home. I know that these type of things become clothes-horses a lot of the time but I really am motivated to use it IF I have one that's right for me.
I have a budget of £800 ish so naturally ive looked at the concept 2 (£860 on amazon) as ive tried other rowing machines before and they are rubbish so if im going down the rowing machine road that is the only one I will get, and will want it either new or perhaps hiring it for a few months. I do love the rowing machine as opposed to treadmill when I have been to the gym as I found it more fun and 'sporty'.
I would spend less money on a treadmill as I doubt the difference between them is as great as it is with the rowers so that would allow me to buy an apple watch or fitness band too.
My criteria for choosing is thus:
I do not want to get thinner so will either of these 2 choices make me that way??
I want something quiet as it will be used in my bedroom when kids are asleep
Is it possible to build muscle on rower? as if so that's a bonus
Do they all have to be plugged into mains?
Its a long shot but being a geek id love a machine whereby it made it into more of a game for you, for example a screen showing a simulated race or environment
Which would get me fitter if I did say 30 mins a day on average?
Also it having a kind of tracker whereby I can try to beat personal bests and log and access all my data would be a massive advantage as that for me would be a great motivator.
I probably have more questions but that's enough for starters I guess!
Many thanks in advance for anyone who takes time to reply.
I am a 30 year old male very skinny (6 ft and 70kg) but unfortunately have coupled that with being very unfit. I recently took part in 5 a side for an hour and was blowing out of my **** after about 10 mins!
So, as much as I want to put weight on I think it just isn't going to happen due to my metabolism and health issue from birth therefore I should concentrate on getting fit which should be within my means.
Gym is out of the question due to time constraints (plus self-consciousness) so I am looking to buy myself something to use at home. I know that these type of things become clothes-horses a lot of the time but I really am motivated to use it IF I have one that's right for me.
I have a budget of £800 ish so naturally ive looked at the concept 2 (£860 on amazon) as ive tried other rowing machines before and they are rubbish so if im going down the rowing machine road that is the only one I will get, and will want it either new or perhaps hiring it for a few months. I do love the rowing machine as opposed to treadmill when I have been to the gym as I found it more fun and 'sporty'.
I would spend less money on a treadmill as I doubt the difference between them is as great as it is with the rowers so that would allow me to buy an apple watch or fitness band too.
My criteria for choosing is thus:
I do not want to get thinner so will either of these 2 choices make me that way??
I want something quiet as it will be used in my bedroom when kids are asleep
Is it possible to build muscle on rower? as if so that's a bonus
Do they all have to be plugged into mains?
Its a long shot but being a geek id love a machine whereby it made it into more of a game for you, for example a screen showing a simulated race or environment
Which would get me fitter if I did say 30 mins a day on average?
Also it having a kind of tracker whereby I can try to beat personal bests and log and access all my data would be a massive advantage as that for me would be a great motivator.
I probably have more questions but that's enough for starters I guess!
Many thanks in advance for anyone who takes time to reply.