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    Default Low noise cardio

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    Hi everyone, I need to boost my general activity level outside of the gym and I'm open to your suggestions.

    I like fan bikes a lot and might spring for one, but I want to be respectful of my neighbor (apartment building) and noise. Unfortunately, I think the Assault bike with chain doesn't quite match that criterion, although I enjoy riding it at the gym to warm up and cool down. Rogue Echo is quieter, but also a bit large for my body size.

    Does anyone have some other ideas that fit the low noise requirement? Another idea I had was brisk morning walks or jumping rope outside. I admire boxers who look effortless doing the "boxer skip," although jumping rope incorrectly does look hard on the knees.

    All ideas welcome. Winter is coming, but I am content being outside in the cold as long as it's clear of snow and ice.

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    Stan Efferding's 10-minute walk after each meal is a good option for you. Even in winter.

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    Thanks for the feedback, Rip. Brisk walk is easy and doable. I'm hoping my that moving around more gives me an energy boost, too.

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    I bought a cheap treadmill, or "walking pad" as they are calling them, for my apartment and it's worked great for taking 10 minute walks after meals. Here is the one I bought: https://a.co/d/j4FjqSh

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    On a related note, I've heard of people getting cheap used, even broken treadmills, and using them unplugged for the motor to provide resistance in a similar way to pushing a prowler.

    Does anyone have experience with this sort of thing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Donaldson View Post
    On a related note, I've heard of people getting cheap used, even broken treadmills, and using them unplugged for the motor to provide resistance in a similar way to pushing a prowler.

    Does anyone have experience with this sort of thing?
    I've never heard of this exactly. My mom has a non-motorized treadmill - a bit like what Railbob posted, but a different model. She has had the same one for years and really likes it. Simple, low maintenance, pretty quiet. It inclines, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BareSteel View Post
    I've never heard of this exactly. My mom has a non-motorized treadmill - a bit like what Railbob posted, but a different model. She has had the same one for years and really likes it. Simple, low maintenance, pretty quiet. It inclines, too.
    This is something that came from Ben Patrick's (kneesovertoes) knee rehab programs. For those who don't have access to sleds, get either a manual treadmill with variable resistance or a motorized treadmill and use it turned off.

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    Walking outside is psychologically healthier than the human hamster wheel. Plus, it doesn't require you to buy more stuff and you can do it anywhere.

    If you want the option of "conditioning" (HIIT workout) and you own a bicycle then look for a bicycle wind trainer. The magnetic models are quiet and can provide ample punishment in a short amount of time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Cox View Post
    This is something that came from Ben Patrick's (kneesovertoes) knee rehab programs. For those who don't have access to sleds, get either a manual treadmill with variable resistance or a motorized treadmill and use it turned off.
    I should've included on my reply that I can't see anyway to consistently add resistance with any kind of accuracy to this sort of setup, so I don't see it as a viable alternative to a sled, rower or bike. But I could be completely wrong, I'm just going on the assumption that as ones' squat goes up the sled work would get easier necessitating regularly increasing weight on the sled.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Cox View Post
    I should've included on my reply that I can't see anyway to consistently add resistance with any kind of accuracy to this sort of setup, so I don't see it as a viable alternative to a sled, rower or bike. But I could be completely wrong, I'm just going on the assumption that as ones' squat goes up the sled work would get easier necessitating regularly increasing weight on the sled.
    Conditioning work is exercise, not training. Two different physical interventions.

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