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Stationary cardio machines (eg rower, walker, eliptical, stepper, bike) can be ideal when the weather's foul. They're right there at home so you don't have to drag yourself outdoors on a bad morning. I use a WaterRower. Cardio machines have their drawbacks, so make sure you look into all the pros and cons. The novelty wears off around week 2 or 3, so if it's not something you enjoy using consistently at a gym, it's guaranteed to become an expensive dust collector. Therefore, if you think you might want to buy a cardio machine to use indoors at home, get something you are usually drawn to in the gym and enjoy using. Also, an obvious one, but make sure you try it out first to ensure it won't aggravate any injuries you might have (eg a rower might not be best if you've got a bad back). Oh, and buy the best quality machine you can reasonably afford. The action will be smoother and the machine more stable and safe than an El Cheapo. It will also take more of a pounding.
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