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Forum: Fitness Equipment Oct. 04/07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By Dallen
It's really hard to say which one is good. The...

It's really hard to say which one is good. The same machine can be easy for some and hard on others.

In all these, the only one I see that is good would be the Diamondback model. It looks solid and...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Oct. 01/07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By FunctionalTrain
bobbie, i gotta be honest, if you're going to be...

bobbie,

i gotta be honest, if you're going to be choosing between those, I would stay as far away from LaMar as much as possible. I sell fitness equipment (some LaMar unfortunately), and I can tell...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 29/07, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By bobbie1
So I guess no one has any opinions on these?

So I guess no one has any opinions on these?
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 23/07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By bobbie1
Elliptical Trainers?

Hi all.

I'm a first time elliptical trainer buyer and am trying to decide between four different machines. This elliptical would be for home use and I'm looking for a good starter machine that will...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 17/07, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By laparris
Because elliptical machines are low impact, you...

Because elliptical machines are low impact, you don't actually move your feet very much. Even though you are exercising, your feet stay in one position, and after long periods of time you start to...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 16/07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By vonbeck2
what I have noticed

I have been using an elliptical for about a year now. I use a program that varies the resistance and the speed that I should go. This seems to work pretty good. I think the goal to aim for is to...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 14/07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By NBS 4life
just get one and if the neighbours dont like it...

just get one and if the neighbours dont like it tough bickies. If you are really worried about it though I would rent one first and see if it makes alot of noise.
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 14/07, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By laparris
Going Backwards on an Elliptical Machine

That is very interesting. I have never heard that going backwards on an elliptical machine caused knee problems. Going in reverse on an elliptical machines...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 14/07, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By laparris
You should be fine. If you were going to be using...

You should be fine. If you were going to be using a treadmill it might be a different story. One of the major benefits of an elliptical machine is the fact that they allow low impact exercise. You're...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 14/07, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 53
Posted By laparris
Elliptical Machines have Weight Limits

All elliptical machines have a specific weight limit, based on the quality of the trainers' parts and engineering. The more expensive the machine, the higher the weight limit is. The average weight...
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 14/07, 01:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 53
Posted By igisgrl13
do you have to be a certain weight for an elliptical machine?

I would like to know if you have to be a certain weight in order to use an elliptical machine? Thanks
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 07/07, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By crafterpaula
I have one and its very quite!

I have one and its very quite!
Forum: Fitness Equipment Sep. 01/07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By titaniummd
Elliptical Trainer: Proper Use

What is the proper use for an elliptical trainer?

I have read that going backwards is hard on the knees. Should I use a lower resistance when reversing motion?

When I take a stride, I have a...
Forum: At Home Aug. 09/07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 285
Posted By titaniummd
You need one that can handle your weight limits. ...

You need one that can handle your weight limits. Given the motion and momentum you are exerting even more weight than just gravity. You will likely cause a premature collapse of the frame.
Forum: Fitness Equipment Jul. 30/07, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By genus2
You have to be careful when you buy an...

You have to be careful when you buy an Elliptical. Because of their structure of almost riding in air on pins, there is a great tendency to squeak and rattle. If you going for an elliptical instead...
Forum: Weight Loss Jul. 26/07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By stingo
If you don't have a heart rate monitor, I...

If you don't have a heart rate monitor, I understand that if you're working hard enough that you can't speak a complete sentence without taking a breath, then you're at or close to 85%. Backing off a...
Forum: Weight Loss Jul. 26/07, 04:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By Dallen
Hi everyone, In regards to the stationary bike...

Hi everyone,

In regards to the stationary bike and the elliptical machine....has anyone heard of a suggested # of RPM's on these machines? Someone told me to keep the RPM's at 82 or above on the...
Forum: Weight Loss Jul. 25/07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By sparrow
RPM doesn't mean anything unless, like NBS said,...

RPM doesn't mean anything unless, like NBS said, you have the resistance to bump you into your target HR.
Forum: Weight Loss Jul. 25/07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By NBS 4life
The best thing to do is find an rpm that keeps...

The best thing to do is find an rpm that keeps you in the right zone for your heartrate. Same goes for the ammount of resistance on the bike or xtrainer.
Forum: Weight Loss Jul. 25/07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By brennarae3
Talking Suggested Rpm's On Bike/elliptical Machine?

Hi everyone,

In regards to the stationary bike and the elliptical machine....has anyone heard of a suggested # of RPM's on these machines? Someone told me to keep the RPM's at 82 or above on the...
Forum: Running and Cycling Jul. 16/07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By mojojojo
that's funny... ^_^

that's funny... ^_^
Forum: Running and Cycling Jul. 16/07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By flyinfree
Stevi, Dang man! good to see you. You left a...

Stevi,
Dang man! good to see you. You left a few of us hangin on that other thread..

The elyp is a best bet in my opinion, due to the low impact nature of the movement.
boring maybe! But...
Forum: Running and Cycling Jul. 16/07, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By mojojojo
i go elliptical too... i challenge myself by not...

i go elliptical too... i challenge myself by not really setting the level real high but trying to get on it longer - of course, i give myself rest periods after 20min intervals but that's that. i'm...
Forum: Running and Cycling Jul. 13/07, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 204
Posted By Stevi
Elliptical Vs. Treadmill Workout Info

This is just a compilation of information I've gathered from the www, as I have just started working out I find myself working out on the elliptical machine far more often than any other type of...
Forum: At Home Jun. 22/07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 285
Posted By Alpha 60
Schwinn 430 elliptical question...

Although I've lost 20 pounds in the last month and a half, I'm still fifteen pounds over the 275 lb. weight limit on the Schwinn 430 elliptical that my wife and I bought a few months ago. I'm dying...


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