I’m not a member of a gym, I can’t warrant the expense. But I don’t always want to go out for a run or cycle ride. So we have an exercise bike. I admit I go through phases of using it a lot and using it hardly at all – and right now I’ve been using it quite a bit in combination with running and other things. It’s not an expensive one, just a pretty standard Reebok exercise bike with a few pre-set programmes to choose from. It’s quiet and compact. And I know it’s not quite the same as riding a proper bike outside (you can go faster and further for the same effort when on an exercise bike), but it’s a good alternative. If I had my dream I’d have a full home-gym (with swimming pool!), but as that’s not gonna happen any time soon I’ll happily stick with this for now.
24/06/11: Never been used as a clothes horse!