GreenCheckRedX t1_j15ux57 wrote on December 21, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Reply to comment by BlarkinsYeah in Have 1500 to spend (must be on a good/service) - can’t be on stocks or converted to cash by BlarkinsYeah

I feel like you're on the right track with the rower/assault bike. If you already have a squat rack and weights, how about a bench, adjustable dumbbells, kettle bells, etc? I can provide recommendations if you're interested in going down that path.

BlarkinsYeah OP t1_j15w8og wrote on December 21, 2022 at 10:08 PM

Thank you! Yeah I’m super torn between what type of cardio thing to get. I used to have a rower and I liked it. Sold it for what I bought it for. People are saying the Ski Erg is great. The assault bikes look good, but I’m worried that they are too niche for just CrossFit style workouts. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you

FckMitch t1_j18f2pc wrote on December 22, 2022 at 12:53 PM

I have a rowing machine and it’s great exercise machine. I also have a Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, a weight bench w dumbbells, theragun and a Bowflex bike. But what I really love is the morning yoga. It really helps keep the body limber and ache free. So maybe do a yoga room.

GreenCheckRedX t1_j15yf0e wrote on December 21, 2022 at 10:23 PM

I don't have personal experience with rowers, so I can't speak to that other than to say the concept2 is what everybody recommends.

Regarding indoor bikes, personally I think they are great. The two that are generally recommended are Schwinn Airdynes and the Assault Bike. I have an AirDyne (model AD6 if you care) that I am happy enough with considering I bought it used for $200 off FB marketplace. If I were to buy new, I would go with the Assault Bike, hands down. I have used both and the AirDyne is fine, but the Assault Bike is truly BIFL. It is a tank. I do not do CrossFit, and think an indoor bike is a great cardio staple for a variety of goals.

And because I saw Bowflex adjustable dumbbells mentioned elsewhere, I will throw out my 2 cents there - I recommend ironmaster. For adjustable dumbbells, the most common recommendations are Bowflex, Power blocks, and Ironmaster. Ironmaster is by far the most durable, but also take the longest to change weights and have the largest footprint. Since you are in r/BIFL, I would recommend the Ironmasters. I've had mine for about 4 years, and the only issue I've had is the paint can chip off the weights if you clank them together too hard.