Wednesday, March 31, 2010

March 2010 summary

As I've start posting to a blog in June, this post is a summary for March 2010. From June onwards the posts will be more regular and with current thoughts.

March saw my birthday... The first exercise began on March 7th with a session on the elliptical cross-trainer. I like these machines as they allow you to quickly burn calories in a non-impact exercise. I find treadmills boring and I've never been one to jog. 310 calories burnt on March 7th. A good start!

The next couple of weeks in March saw trips overseas to the UK and India during which I didn't exercise. I need to get into the habit of exercising in the hotel gyms to get momentum moving along.

On my return from the business trips I exercised a further 10 days out of the remaining 13 days. Not too bad, not great, but a start.

See the March purchase below.. However the summary was:

Month Summary
Days exercised during Month:11
Elliptical calories burnt: 3322
Recumbent bike calories burnt: 800
Total calories burnt: 4122

Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike

We've ordered and had delivered a stationary exercise bike. After a lot of research we went for the Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike and bought this from Amazon. For $449 it provides a number of useful functions, had good reviews, is quiet (a little squeaking from the seat at times).







Performance Features Resistance Levels 16

Resistance System Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance

Number of Programs 18

Workout Programs 1 Manual, 11 Profile

Heart Rate Monitor Telemetry & Contact Heart Rate
Display Features Display Type Multi-color, backlit LCD

Display Readout Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance
Integrated Features Reading Rack Yes

Water Bottle Holder Yes

Fan No

Rear Stabilizers/Frame Levelers Yes

Transport Wheels Yes

Switchable From Miles To KM Yes

Fore/Aft Seat Adjustment Yes

Oversized Deluxe Pedals Yes
Specs & Warranty Product Dimensions 63" L x 25" W x 46" H

Product Weight 117 lbs / 53 kg

Max User Weight 300 lbs / 136 kg

Power Requirements AC Adapter

Warranty Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days