[Motivation to Run]

I love to exercise. I hate to run. Let me rephrase; I hate running just to run. I love to play soccer or football or frisbee or tag or anything where running is required. But put me on a track and tell me to run, place me on a treadmill and tell me to run, or even plot out a map around town and tell me to run - and I hate it. Any way for me to break this lack of motivation for running? I'd love to have a treadmill, but as of right now, I know it wouldn't be put to use.

[Arthritis and fitness equipment]

Kywave, if you have access to a pool, swimming and water aerobics might be the best mode of exercise for someone with arthritis.

[General fitness equipment question]

Not as an expert by any means, but as someone who has frequented the gym semi-regularly for about 15 years now, I see people of all ages, shapes, and sizes on treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and rowers. As long as you use the machine/equipment appropriately, and know the limitations of your body (stability, flexibility, strength), any piece of equipment or any cardio machine should be suitable for any person.