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Expert: - 10/26/2004


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Hi Daphne,

I would like to slim down my thighs...Do you recommend an exercise bike or elliptical machine?  I would like to purchase for home use.  Thanks,
Renee

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***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation.  Please consult with your physician when adding or changing an exercise/nutrition regimen***

You have not given me any information about yourself for me to give you more detailed answer to your question.  In general, bikes and elliptical machines are mainly used for cardiovascular fitness, not necessarily to develop leg muscular strength, although with regular use, a lot of people's legs tend to become overall more toned, to one degree or another.

If you are in the market for new home exercise equipment,  do your homework.  
Check out these web sites:

http://www.exercise-equipment-review.net/
http://www.exercise-equipment-review.com/
http://www.fitness-equipment-review.com/
http://www.savvyexerciseequipment.com/exerciseequipmentreview/
http://www.epinions.com/sprt-All-Exercise_Equipment

ALSO, go into stores that sell the equipment that you are looking for and try out the machines.  Ask about warranties and service agreements.  Can some one come to your house to fix your machine, or do you have to ship it somewhere (can you imagine shipping a treadmill somewhere?).

Hope this helped.  Good luck in your purchase. Sincerely, Daphne

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Daphne E Brown MS CPRP

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I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.

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Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.

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B.S. Biology/Chemistry M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology AFAA Certified and Examiner

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