Cross Trainers

[fayelc123]

Hi guys, i need some advice on cross trainers please, I've asked my mum & dad to buy me one for xmas as i really want to get fit & lose weight, especially from my stomach.
Would this help me to lose weight if i only used this or would i need to do other exercise to?
Plus how good are they really at helping with weight loss, does anyone else have one?
TIA x

[Pea Pod]

Hi there, I`ve never found home gym equipment to be of much use. A...you get bored doing it on your own. B It takes some motivation to actually keep doing it every day. I had an exercise bike,used twice. A treadmill used for 10 mins. I really wanted these or did I.

[kwicky]

I have been exercising for years and rather lose weight I put it on. The only way to lose weight is to diet and the low carbohydrate works a treat. You can use this diet in tandem with the exercise to achieve better results.

[WendyS]

I've been using a cross trainer for a year now and haven't lost any weight at all (but I do cheat and snack).
I suspect the only way you will really lose weight is to diet as well as exercise. If dieting is difficult, try eating heathily but eat smaller portions on a smaller plate. To lose inches around your stomach I suggest you buy yourself a good book of floor exercises, such as push ups, stomach crunches, etc and do them religiously every day although it will probably take several months before you notice much difference.. 15 minutes on a cross trainer will burn about 100 calories and probably just increase your weight by giving your stronger leg muscles which will weigh more !