Fitness equipment (elliptical trainer / cross trainer)

ddiddo

Hi,

recently moved to Delhi and am loving it, especially the food, which is why I need to start exercising a bit

Am not interested joining a gym, as I work crazy hours and much prefer the flexibility and privacy of exercising at home.

There a shop next to my house in GKII that sells elliptical trainer, but the price they are asking for is just way more than I am looking to spend (they are asking for INR 65'000).

Saw a couple of offers online that seem reasonable, but would really like to try the equipment first to make sure I'm not buying a lemon - something tells me the return policy here won't be that flexible...

So, any tips on shops in Delhi that sell fitness equipment? If anyone has a good elliptical trainer they haven't used in a while and want to part with, please feel free to also let me know!

Cheers,

ddiddo

PeakXV

You might consider a weighted jump rope as a frugal alternative. They will whip you into shape as good as any hitech machine on the market today and can be had for $20-$30 bucks. Might have to order one online though. But definitely a worthy physical challenge and do provide a whole body tone ..... always pack a 5lb robe for close quarter workouts on India trips.

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shashank.aggarwal

GK 2 is more expensive areas in Delhi and I expect the rates of things sold to be a tad higher...

In Delhi every category of product has sort of a central market where you can get those things cheaper and higher variety.

I am not sure about the exercise equipment, bu Jhandewalan Cycle Market might be the place...the other members can throw some light though...

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Aran

Go for a well known brand like Tunturi.

Also go for something of clinical/commercial quality.

PM me and I might be able to help you out with advice regarding the type or bike to shop for. Although I don't know about your shopping options in Delhi.

mmmmmjenny

Hey ddiddo, It's been a while now since you posted your request. Did you have any luck finding cheaper a machine? I also just moved to Delhi and am interested in buying a machine. I've seen a few stores around south Delhi, but haven't started pricing them out yet.
thanks,
Jenny

shashank.aggarwal

I saw a store in CP yesterday...it was just besides the TGI Friday's..

puchoo

I agree with shashank, GK2 is bound to be more expensive than other places. One of the best places , it appears, is the Royal sport house in a market called Khanna Market near Lodhi Road. They ahve everything and their prices would be cheaper.

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mmmmmjenny

Hey there,

I've done some research myself on this recently. There is also a store with machines next to the Aurobindo shopping market (by Hauz Khas). Also, there was a pretty big store in the Hauz Khas Village, on the main road, by the ruins. Their machines started at $300, which included delivery and assembly.

puchoo

I know which one you are talking about Jenny, the name of the locality is Shapurjat if i remember correctly, i might be cheaper there than GK 2 , but maybe not as cheap as Khanna Market... how about checking ebay India for something used?

puchoo

Found this site..maybe you have already touched base with them but in case you have not

http://www.healthclubindia.com/zx50.html

mmmmmjenny

Thanks, Puchoo, I'll give them a call to price out their machines. I didn't really consider eBay because I'd like to try out the machine before buying. I would love to have 1 or 2 machines at home, but since they are expensive, i have opted to joining a gym instead. It's a bit of a hassle to get to, so maybe I'll change my mind later on. thanks for your help!