Jay ordered me an elliptical from Bowflex yesterday and I’m very excited. A couple of weeks ago I was thinking how great it would be to have something to do other than sit on my large bottom while I watch TV. I decided I was going to start taking better care of myself (on Mother’s Day, actually) and I decided to limit the amount of time I watch TV each day. 1 hour still feels like too much, but that’s one show. So I decided I needed an elliptical and a rule that whenever I’m watching TV, I’m working out, too.
So then I realized, ellipticals are expensive. They ranged from $300 (crap) to $3,000. I really don’t have the money or credit right now for something like this, so I’ve been putting it off. The other day a Bowflex catalog came in the mail and I found the one that was made for me. We have a Bowflex card, so we jumped on it. They also had free shipping and a free gift (if you add $19 shipping) that includes a towel, a yoga mat, a heart rate monitor watch, push up bars, and an exercise ball – all for just $999 (or $15/mo on Bowflex card). I really feel like I got a good deal on this.
I’m always a little weary of buying things I can’t experience first, but I did read some reviews and everyone gave it either 4 or 5 stars. I feel a bit more confident about that.
Exercise is so important when you have a job that can put you in a chair for 12 hours straight. I think this was the best option for me to help keep up with my fitness goals while also keeping up with my productivity goals. I cleaned up my office and I have a nice space for it when it arrives. Hopefully, that’ll be soon.
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It’s a great idea to work out while watching tv.
I would have bought one as well if I didn’t have such a
small apartment…
Comment by Malin — May 23, 2009 @ 5:48 pm
Congratulations on the elliptical purchase! I will admit that I *hate* that machine because it kicks my ass (and thighs and knees and calves), but it would be perfect for our living room, which is rather small. Is it bad that I’ve been thinking of ways to rearrange in order to squash a treadmill in somewhere? Treadmills I can do, and I like them.
Anyway, enjoy your elliptical, and the goodies that come with it!
Comment by Jenn — May 23, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
I don’t think I’d get one of those. I want a treadmill
Comment by Jenny — May 23, 2009 @ 9:48 pm