Ski Walkers/Gentle Exercise Machines

[Fatboy]

Hi Everyone,

My Mum has decided to do a bit more exercise to lose a bit of weight, and has seen these 'ski walker' things and seems to like the idea.

Whast I'd like to know is - are they any good, and can anyone recommend a make/model (not too expensive - ideally under £400 if feasible), or any other indoor exercise machine she can use when she can't get in her usual evening walks? It is critical that it's gentle exercise, as she has a bad back, and I don't want her hurting herself...

Cheers Dudes,

Fatboy

[planetdave]

[Fatboy]

Goit

Great Picture though

[rustybin]

Exercise gently young Ski Walker

[ZR1cliff]

Fatboy said:

Hi Everyone, My Mum has decided to do a bit more exercise to lose a bit of weight, and has seen these 'ski walker' things and seems to like the idea. Whast I'd like to know is - are they any good, and can anyone recommend a make/model (not too expensive - ideally under £400 if feasible), or any other indoor exercise machine she can use when she can't get in her usual evening walks? It is critical that it's gentle exercise, as she has a bad back, and I don't want her hurting herself... Cheers Dudes, Fatboy

I saw a report on these walking style sticks on the TV a while back and apparently its the ultimate exersize and works out most of the muscles,i forget the country of origin where it seems like a normal everyday activity but couldnt help thinking it looked stupid.

[RichUK]

We bought one off Ebay for ~£350.

It's hard work and takes up a lot of space, but passes the time when perving at the Hollyoaks girls.

[MrV]

RichUK said:

We bought one off Ebay for ~£350. It's hard work and takes up a lot of space, but passes the time when perving at the Hollyoaks girls.

At least you still use yours ,After the good lady pestered me for one it was used for 2 weeks and now makes for a handy piece of modern art in the corner of the front room

[RichUK]

I um, er, ah, erm, might have been a little slack lately...

[shirepro]

My neighbour n=bought one and hung her washing on it: never got used.


I think cost and space is an issue with skiers X trainers as to get a good one they are costly. A good rower takes up less space. Concept 2 rowers seem to be space efficient and good quality.

[andy mac]

Why don't you just go for a walk in hills, and woods and stuff?

[Fatboy]

andy mac said:

Why don't you just go for a walk in hills, and woods and stuff?

She does, whenever there is someone to go with her, which is pretty often, b ut for those times when there is no-one to go with her, or it's pissing rain, she'd like to be able to exercise at home...