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Forum: Fitness Equipment 
Oct. 04/07, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 161
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Oct. 01/07, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 161
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 29/07, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 161
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 23/07, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 161
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 17/07, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 313
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 16/07, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 313
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 14/07, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619
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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. |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 14/07, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 313
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 14/07, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 14/07, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 53
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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... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 14/07, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 53
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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 |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 07/07, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 619
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 01/07, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 313
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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... |
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Forum: At Home
Aug. 09/07, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 285
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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. |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Jul. 30/07, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 481
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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... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Jul. 26/07, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 172
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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... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Jul. 26/07, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 172
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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... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Jul. 25/07, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 172
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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. |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Jul. 25/07, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 172
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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. |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Jul. 25/07, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 172
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brennarae3  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... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Jul. 16/07, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 204
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Jul. 16/07, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 204
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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... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Jul. 16/07, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 204
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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... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Jul. 13/07, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 204
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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... |
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Forum: At Home
Jun. 22/07, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 285
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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... |
