Gym Exercise Equipment

I’m looking in to purchasing a piece of exercise equipment. Which do you think provides better results? Why?

I live in an apartment and I am in desperate need of some type of fitness equipment to whip myself into shape for the summer time. A traditional treadmill or elliptical machine are entirely too big and I would have no where to put anything of that size. I have seen mini steppers and mini elliptical machines, etc. but I don’t know which is best. Any suggestions as to what kind and which brands of machines I should buy?

Which exercise equipment that will burn more calories at the same duration? Exercise bike, elliptical cross trainer or treadmill?

I am trying to lose 20 lbs by july for my sisters wedding. I am going to buy a piece of exercise equipment, but I am not sure which would be a better investment. Some one told me that they wish they had got a elliptical over a treadmill, because eventually there knees started to mess up. I have never really worked out with either. I would prefer to get the elliptical, but not sure which I would lose the most weight on.

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I am over 30 and probably about 30 lbs overweight. I want to get down to 125 lbs. I have begun to go to the gym but have only used the treadmill. I’ve heard you have to switch up pretty regularly to get maximum results. Can someone give me some pointers?? I can’t afford a personal trainer at this time. Thanks for all suggestions!
What are the ‘long muscles’?

I am getting bored with the treadmill and recently injured my right foot, which is now healing. Are there any other machines I can use for cardio?
There is a particular cardio machine that has you holding two handles, one in the right hand and one in the left hand, attached to two ski like equipments(not sure if I am describing it well) that goes forward as you push each handle(I like it).

Any other machines please. I work out @ Bally Total Fitness.

I have a set of 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, and 20 pound free weights, a bench with no rack, a treadmill, a recumbent stationary bike, and an elliptical. What can I do with the equipment I have to gain more muscle.

I barely have any muscle right now. I am 5′2″, 100 lbs.

You know, with downstairs neighbors. I’d love to invest in a treadmill since i have no time for the gym, but what about the thumping?

Is there anything that you have found to bepefect for apartment living?

Okay well I got a cheap (but new) stationary bike and I have been using it every day, and have so far lost about 19, 20 pounds.
I was just wondering if I should be doing something else to work out different muscle areas? I am trying to save up for another piece of equipment but not sure what to get out of a treadmill, rowing machine or elliptical.

Also, do you know how I could mix up my current work out? I have acess to my stationary bike, a skipping rope and some dumbells.