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1. I don't see where the tax return is going to come from. Didn't think exercise machines were deductible. YMMV.
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Who said I was going to write anything off? I'm getting back nearly 10k this year, as in, my 2006 taxes.
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2. If you aren't sure about a particular machine and you're planning on buying new and expensive models, it might be worth $20 and some energy to join a gym for a month and see which ones you like.
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I wish I had that option. I don't. Every gym in a 200 mile radius where I live requires membership fees and a yearly contract. So you're looking at 150-280$ to join the gym, and a monthly fee of 35-90$, and you have to agree to stay for a year. If you don't, they bill your credit card for the remainder of the year.
Strangers opinions are a lot cheaper than my options right now. Even the YMCA out here requires a membership fee & contract, though theirs is only 6 months.
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4. I'm not sure if you're talking about a specific brand, but make sure you fall within the safe weight range for the product you decide on.
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The Gazelle IS a brand, and it's really not that expensive. It's cheaper to buy the whole thing than it is to pay a membership fee at one of the gyms. It's also low impact, which is my issue, as I had a bad knee injury in HS so I can't do jogging and such like that.
I appreciate the feedback, regardless if you misunderstood my question.
In regards to the momentum, that's kind of what I was wondering, it looks kind of like a high-priced swing, so I wasn't sure if it -works-, y'know?
Emily, Gostrydr, I appreciate the feedback as well, although both of your opinions differed from the next