does the p90x workouts cause too much noise? (i live in an apartment)
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I wouldn't worry. The one exercise (also one of the best) that creates the most noise is the plyometric workout (legs, lower body). It involves quite a bit of jumping. The goal, as stated in the video, is to have soft landings with as little impact as possible for the sake of your joints, this equates to quiet landings. I was already in ok shape when I started and am about 5' 10" 170 lbs and was able to land quietly from the start. So with this one workout it really depends on you. I hope this helps, and good luck!
682345
My unit continues to run very quietly so listening to music or the TV while exercising is not a problem at all. I would contact Smooth's customer service folks to see if they have any suggestions to deal with the issue.
2211652
I did until it began making so much noise. I am a therapist and do not want the background noise. Now I run it at night when no one is in the office.
1332737
I think it's quiet- my husband can't hear it when I'm running in the other bedroom. I do wear headphones most of the time, though. On the weekends I use the built in speakers and they're great.
1188021
As far as the cables working on the pulleys, there's very little noise. However, if you drop the devices you're using and allow the weights to slam onto the stack, it is possible to make noise. There's a rubber shock absorber on the bottom of the weight stack that helps alleviate noise. If moderate care is taken during workouts, noise should not be a problem.
2024989
On the two highest settings it can be loud.Easy solution is to turn the unit on either the highest setting or Auto about an hour prior to going into the room.At that point you can put it on the first or second settings overnight and it shouldn't disturb you.I leave it on Auto and sometimes it will cycle into high while I'm sleeping but that no longer bothers me.Effective machine the easier breathing makes the noise issue tolerable.
1656525
This is a very quiet unit. It can be used in a situation like yours. If you want, you can put/add a small carpet uder it or one of those rubber exercise mats.
2139730
My apt is about 1,000 sq ft and I can hear it clearly throughout. When placed in the bathroom I can't raise volume all the up because it so loud with the acoustics.
1732285
I don't notice any noise at all --- I do have it on an exercise pad in the basement, so might be noisy on other surfaces?
2105685
No. It is very quiet. I know what you're talking about (how annoying is that clanking sound all day???). This has been the best pedometer I've ever owned. I'm very pleased with it.
221763
You need a lil carpet or I used a piece of yoga matting. You can also adjust the level and velocity so you don't have to kick hard to achieve desired sound.
2038022
Honestly, my units smell so bad, I can hardly think of anything else. I can't say they're terribly noisy, but there's a definite sound. No rattles or buzzes developed, which is often the problem with bedroom units. If you have other options, take them though - once the smell sets in, it can't be fixed!
1188024
If you let go of the weights they will make quite a loud clank. But if used properly there really is not much noise unless you like to loudly grunt.
1080772
The step itself is not noisy. However, it depends on your workout how the sound will carry. Hope this helps!
1719780
This machine started off quiet, but soon after started squeaking at the handles. I live in a house so no neighbors to bother but I still use a mat under it. The main noise for me are the handles that squeak at random. Not a really big deal for me. I still love it. Good luck!!
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I find it to be quite loud - when running it sounds like I'm stomping my feet on it. I've been running routinely at gyms for 10+ years and have never had this issue. My model may have a defect though, I don't know.
2184185
The product itself is not inherently noisy. However when you bounce there is a slight movement when you jump the legs do hit the ground a tad... probably not nearly as noisy as if you were to just jump on the bare floor, but I can't imagine it wouldn't create a bit of rhythmic bouncing noise for the folks underneath you. The top & side apartments it would be the noise coming from your 'Bouncing DVD' that would be more noticeable!! Certainly not from the rebounder itself! It folds in half, not easily, but certainly doable, and would slide under a bed, or sit up flat against a wall nicely.