Does this offer an upper body workout at well? I'm bouncing between the xterra and Exerpuetic XL1000.
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It works fine on both upper and lower body. If you want to concentrate on your upper body, then you just use your legs less and work the sticks with your upper body. If you are new to ellipticals, I suggest you try one out in the gym first before purchasing an elliptical. You don't want to get stuck with something that you're not going to use. Hope that helps.
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You do not get a decent cardio on this machine. It is better for someone who just wants movement and limbering moves. It reminds me of the old Nordic trac ski machine, except this one doesn't take as much coordination.
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By glider. I can only guess that you mean an elliptical machine. To me, the rower is much better because it incorporates more of the body. I have an elliptical machine as well and it gives a good cardio workout however, it only seems to work the legs. The rower incorporates the legs, back, and arms while delivering a cardio workout. This machine can be adjusted to make each row stroke difficult to develop strength as well. I hope this helps.
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I purchased one several years back and loved it. I am 5'8" about 175. You can use this to get cardio - I have done it easily. You can really push your workout and get cardio within 20 or so minutes or less. You can lean forward or back to increase the tension (your weight is the tension). You can push the handles faster, you can generate the widest range of motion - good for your joints. I recently have used rowers because they work in my space better, but I LOVE the Gazelle - great for the money. Good luck!
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That's primarily what it is for. You can do pec flys from a bench or use this machine which offers a similar movement. Being an older person, I prefer this machine as I think it poses less risk of injury.
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I have had this body rider for about 1 month. It is not very techy, but it serves the purpose. The elliptical portion is a great workout, but the pedals are for both and your feet may want to slide out sometimes. Overall I like it, but we all have different opinions.
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Yes definitely. I've done the same with mine. Helps the workout go by faster. Lol
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I can tell you that the device is simple in design: the pedals and handle bars drive a large fan. You cannot adjust the force as you can on a rowing erg, for example, but the harder and faster you pedal the greater is the resistance to the air, giving a very strenuous work out. If you pedal slowly, the resistance is less and gives a gentler workout. To me it seems a brilliantly thought out and built machine, and gives lower and upper body workouts simultaneously, as hard or as gentle as you prefer. Hope that helps to answer your question.
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I have found it seems to be more of an upper body work out but my husband feels it is a great lower body workout.
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I have found it to be just as effective as nustep. Very good machine for home use. My wife has Parkinsons & she works out on it to keep her movement going.
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It is probably OK for arm workout. You could C clamp it down if it moves. I don't know hoe heavy it is.
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I used them for my chest and back routines yesterday and noticed that for the chest flies that FatGripz seems to make it more strenuous for the chest. My trainer tried it himself and he noticed that it did work harder on the chest than without them.
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It does have upper body moving handles. Make sure you try this out in person if over 5'8" in height.
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If used properly, this machine works both upper and lower in a cardio fashion. The combination of the incline and the adjustable resistance cylinder does a nice job keeping your heart rate up as well as working up a sweat if you work out for at least 20 minutes. This machine will tone muscles but not build them like weights will in my opinion. Like I said, its great for a cardio workout.
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I think your range of motion will be compromised with this specific machine. You would want something bigger
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An elliptical trainer is mainly for aerobic exercise. This machine will give you a full-body workout. I would have preferred to purchase a pilates machine instead of this one, though.
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The resistance is not adjustable, but it seems to be plenty. You can certainly go as hard as you like. To see if it's for you, you need to try it out before buying. I love mine and it gives me a great workout including upper body.