My husband and I need to purchase exercise equipment- we are short on space- it has to be a cardio piece of equipement. We have small kids so going outside for a walk together is not an option and we are exteremly pressed for time so our best bet is a home piece of equipment.

We are considering a spin bike- is this a good idea for obese people or no?

If you can try one out to see if you like it... then buy it if you'll use it.

I love the elliptical machines. :]

My husband bought us a Bowflex last year and we have been using it ever since!

If it has to be a cardio piece of equipment, I can't recommend an elliptical enough.

We have one that is very silent. It is very easy on the body (i.e. joints), but you can really work up a sweat. Since they are so quiet, you can position it to watch t.v. or read very easily, and others in the room don't have to put up with a loud piece of equipment if you want to keep it in your living room.

i would gladly get an elliptical but space is an issue, i dont know where to put it- the bike is somewhat small,.

Do you guys know of any small-ish illipticals with 350 user weight capacity