Easy to start? I'm all of 93 lbs...and have a hard time..starting them
633129
It started very easy the first time. Both machines I bought. Neither one of them would ever start again. Not recommended. The first one got exchanged for another since I thought it was probably a fluke. After sending the second one back I got charged a $16 restocking fee by amazon for a defective machine. Stay away from it.
633130
Sue it is easy to start and the good thing about the machine is its lightweight in general. As long as you follow the prep directions and prime it and choke it correct then it does start at least by the 3rd pull I am happy with this machine and it is green which makes me happier .
633131
Yes, this is an easily started weed eater. The only time I have ever had a hard time starting this green machine is when I have flooded it by pushing the bulb too many times. As long as you don't do that it is easy.
633132
Im quite a bit bigger but i havent seen one easier. My 9 yr old is about 80lbs and he can start it.
909616
I have been able to do it, but you have the full weight of the bikes to worry about. If you are strong, you won't have much trouble.
1818412
Yes :( Unfortunately that was our problem with it. I'm 5'7" 125 lbs. and fairly athletic and I had a VERY difficult time pushing it. PLus, it got stuck all the time on bumps/rocks/sticks and I had trouble getting it to keep moving. I live with 2 other girls and they had trouble too. We actually ended up getting a gas mower and are now going to try to sell this one. It seemed like a great idea, but we just didn't have the necessary upper body strength.
991049
I'm not really sure hun.....this is where I started....I was told by someone you can start with this (as I did and so far) and if you stick with the program you will start dropping some weight!
355181
Start w/this one... 3 days will be easy and 2 of them may take a few weeks to keep up w/...but you can do it!!! After the 2nd wk challenge yourself to go heavy:). Piyo is tough..but good!
1045964
It is very easy to start after it has been used a few times---as for as the weight issue, it is not as heavy as some other models, you should be fine with it.
1474243
I used 5 & 8 lbs but I'm a weakling. Try around 10 lbs to start with if you are fit already.
1145630
Yes I would go with these for your weight. If you go to the next level up it will be much harder to learn. And you can always replace the springs if you grow out of them. They will adjust to your feet with the binding straps. These are EXTREMELY hard to find in store which is why I ordered mine online.
1026220
I am 5'1. I found I could only do it if I had on tights or tight fitting exercise clothing. No belts or waist bands. It seemed so easy when I got the hang of it. But when it says to only do a certain amount of time, do what they say. I jumped to 15 minutes and it almost killed me.
1890833
It depends on your fitness level. Anyone more advance than beginners, IMO will not feel a challenge.
204251
I am 2550 pounds of mostly muscle, they support me with no problem. If they don't, I'm sure you have either mis-assembled or have a product liability case coming! Frankly they are very good, sturdy, attractive and tough, so far....
2157736
I have loaded up to 50lbs so far ... I have a back up gym at home when I can't make the big boy gym....
1072488
It takes awhile to get them started. Don't fill them too full and pump away until they start and they will. I shake mine down sometimes if they are too thick.
1024099
My husband put mine together but he said it wasn't hard to do. I really enjoy mine and I think it would be a great machine for you. I switched to this from running because of knee and heel problems and needed something lower impact. It works great and just from 20minutes 3-4 days a week, I've lost 35lbs
2051646
Hello. You can do both to start the scale. I just step on and it works everytime.
2126579
I was 315 when i started. It will slip occasionally. Im down to 284 and its much better
1057067
I am a medium-built woman and I found it too easy. They don't have much resistance at all. As pointed out by another person, they are not marked, there is no scale mentioned. And I suspect they will loosen up too after some use. I returned the pair I bought.I guess, it depends on what you are looking for - something simple for mild exercise of your hands, or something 'tighter' for a good exercise.