Dear all--is this stepper good for using when watching TV? Can you go slow with it for an hour or so or do you need to go with high intensity? Thanks
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I llllllove my xiser!!! You can control your speed. You can increase the tension to go slower. I even dance on mine! You can really do anything you want with this little gem. I need to make a video of how I use it because I don't just sprint. When I have a back flare up I do go slow, but I also use it to do HIIT one minute fast one minute slow and I use the loosest tension for that. I work my arms continually and I do use hand weights!
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thinking about purchasing this. Would this bee too much for a person who is just getting into working out? I thought the program could be scaled back to fit my abilities now and increase over time. I would like to know what others think.
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Basically this model is high intensity. If you were able to take 1-4 minute break and use it once or twice a day--it takes time to find your balance using it. Go to the web site and look at the instructions for setting it up. It shows how to use it at the end of the 6 minute demo.
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I have only noticed a minor motion 'jerkiness' on a couple of TV shows, but I attribute it to my satellite receiver, otherwise Sports in HD and DVD viewing are phenomenal! I will look into the owners manual, to see if I can find anything. You say it is intermittent...for all viewing or on certain shows? Also, are you viewing via cable or satellite?
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It depends on your balance and how fast you use it. Think Stair Stepper. Going slow - it should work. I use mine with a pair of walking sticks and work it as fast as I can at high resistance - In 5 minutes you have a sweat - Turn it into a moderate jog pace and you can get in 30 minutes to an hour of heart strengthening workout depending on your time and you will feel you also got a good aerobic workout.
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I am an avid reader and felt I spent too much time just sitting. I take my e reader prop it on the desk and read for 40 to 50 minutes at a time at a low resistance and average speed. I didn't get the FitDesk for a hard workout do I can't rate it for that. I would imagine it would be hard to concentrate on your laptop or tablet at a sustained speed or high resistance. It is pretty sturdy and I got the sheep skin cover for extra padding - the back on the X1 helps while reading. With my low impact routine, I still find myself perspiring after a 40 minute "workout". I also use it sometimes while watching TV. Hopes this helps you.
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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I think it is a good substitute for the Nustep. I have used both. I love my recumbent elliptical.
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A Quote from the manufacturers website: "Exercise while you are sitting, watching TV or doing desk work. . . . Resistance exercise when motor is turned off. Adjustable speed."
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I personally do low intensity with fast motion but I don't step all the way down on the step I only move half the way. I think it makes me go faster and last longer.
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I was careful not to pause the screen at all or to air a channel for more than fifteen minutes with fixed logos or borders (history channel, CNBC, ESPN). Usually the programming takes care of the situation with commercials. Some people recommend running commercially available burn-in slides before you start using your TV. I chose to just be careful (more careful than I really needed to be) and have had no issues with ghost images. Wonderful TV for the visually obsessed.
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K.D.Hi! I would not recommend this set because the goal is to power up your workout and each DVD gets progressively more difficult. They do not have any "low impact" options. They only designate one person who exercises at a lower intensity - this still includes jumping. I would recommend any of the Ellen Barret cardio-sculpt DVDs for a great low- impact, cardio & strength workout.
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I have found this to be the case for me too. I have not been able to use the programs, other than the lowest setting. I also have strength in my legs. Otherwise I like the machine a lot. I do wish we could reduce the resistance to enjoy the workout programs. Maybe Xterra could answer this issue???
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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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My husband uses it moe frequently than I do and it seems to wait for him to settle. We use the talking mode. Basically we tap with one foot, the voice prompts "ok, ready " then there is time to step on slowly, a wait time of a few more seconds to settle, then a voice reading of current weight, and once off she says "good-bye"... I think it would be an excellent scale for someone slowed by age.
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I use this several times a day for usually 5 to 10 minutes at a time. My purpose of using this equipment is to use as supplement to my regular exercise routines. Examples: while I am on the phone, answering my email, having coffee, watching tv. So far I have not had any problems. My last one broke after 2 years, but for $40 that was acceptable to me. Hope this helps.
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It's my favorite machine (bike, stepper, treadmill). Works legs and upper body, cardio & pulmonary. I watch movies and row for an hour pretty regularly. 1000-2000 strokes. The adjustable tension/hydraulic cylinder is great. I increase resistance as a limber up. I'm 63, had open heart surgery in October, like to cycle c. 30 miles and am in decent shape. But this is great!