Can I start with the Trainer as a complete beginner? I.E. No weight lifting at the gym, no previous grip machine eperience?
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Try this: Go to a pull up bar and try to hang from one hand (DON'T just let your weight drop on your hand entirely, place the weight of your body on just one arm but keep your feet on the floor, then slowly remove your feet if you feel you can) are you able to hang on for a few seconds with ONE hand? then yes you can start with the trainer. If you cannot, go lighter. See how long you can hang with both arms, it should be at least 25-30 seconds before messing with the trainer. I went for the trainer even though I have been doing pull ups/chin ups and such for a few years, and I wasn't able to close it at first. I used a cheaper grip instrument as a warm up then would try to close the trainer in sets of 1 to 5 reps. I also did some static holds. Now I can close it 5 times with my right hand (dominant) and 3 times with my left hand. This is after about a month of training. I don't think I'd suggest getting the guide, get the trainer and also a cheaper gripper, the guide is too expensive and you'll outgrow it really fast. I mean, you can use it for a warm up for a while, and then you can gift it or sell it to a novice trainee - I'm just saying I wouldn't. I plan to give my trainer to my son someday! I'm sure it'll last that long (don't have a kid yet) Good luck!
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Get a newspaper and crunch it into a ball with one hand.You will get a better overall grip workout than a coc and its free!!girls can rep the no 2.!!
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Yes. i believe that you can. You may find that, at first, you can't completely close the gripper, ie complete 1 full rep. However, if you use it 3 times per day, doing what you can, you will quickly gain 1 rep, and from there you will progress. have fun with it!
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Personally, I would suggest getting a cheapy one from a sporting goods store to start with. Use it for a couple weeks and then get the trainer. I wouldn't waste my money on an extremely easy CoC gripper when you can progress so quickly.
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I suggest that you begin with the lightest (i.e. the Guide) as you may find the Trainer too advanced/difficult. Start with the Guide and progress your way up the ladder. Good luck!
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There are modifications but I wouldn't recommend it. Best to start out with light weights and walking to build strength and cardio and work your way up. There are a lot of other more suitable videos out there to get started!
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Yes, you've to get your own weights. I suggest you start with lighter one n increase it as it progress.
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No I can bench the whole stack. I'm doing 45 reps with the entire stack now. I wish I bought a machine with more weight. I'm 5' 7" and 40 years old.
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You don't need any equipment. But let me warn you, it is the hardest workout ever!
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Yes. You can adjust the resistance manually or you can choose a pre-set program. Every workout session begins with the pedals at zero resistance.
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As long as you watch the videos showing how to use it before you start, you should be fine. Start with the easiest techniques and work your way up.
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I've just ordered one but have had similar machines in the past. You can basically do "pistol squats" and get just as good of a workout as you can with a leg press machine (which I use all the time at the gym too).
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Definitely! This workout is fun and the trainer is super motivating. It has everything you need for weight-loss and you constantly work with weights so there's more than enough opportunities for toning up. If you're a beginner, there's a modifier you can follow until you feel ready to kick it up a notch!
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No programmed courses Beth. I'll tell you like I've told everyone else. Don't buy this Elliptical if you are anything other than a casual exerciser. My bother's machine broke right after the warranty ran out (about three months). He only used it three times a week.
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Yes for some. You would need good balance and also to begin carefully until you learned the characteristics of the treadmill. Because you are supplying the power, this treadmill does not react the same way as the powered ones at a gym.
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Hi Kevin - I am not a trainer but to me the machine enables me to be in a proper position to perform a chest press. I am not one who had done a lot of strength training in the past so the level of resistance provided by the bands was sufficient for me. The clips enable you to use more than one band at a time to increase resistance if you need it to get the maximum benefit from the exercises. I hope this helps.
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Sorry for the delayed response. I bought this product over a year ago so I can't remember if there were instructions but I don't recall have issues getting it set up. I did have an issue with trainer even though I haven't used it too much but the company agreed to send me the part I needed.
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You're welcome. It has all the stuff you'd want in an exercise machine but it broke after the very first try for me. And I'm average weight. maybe I got a lemon. My advice is if you buy it and it does not suit your needs, don't call the makers, call Amazon. They are fantastic in returns and money back without questions.
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Sure you can. You just won't be able to really do more than about your own weight. If you incline the machine to the last hole, and you added resistence straps at the bottom of the machine all four of them for added 60 pounds, you'll get pretty close to your own weight. Do 30 of them. I have the machine up at the 4th hole up and do 30 leg presses. At my age, I'm not interested in doing a lot of leg pressing. I'ts all about LOW IMPACT for me, with a bit of toning.
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I've had no issues with the machine. No missing parts. It takes awhile to get use to the machine..I couldn't do the program and many crunches with it until I gained some strength in my arms.
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It's really simple to get a set of weights at big5 sporting goods...or any outlet such as that.....check our friends at amazon for a set of "free" weights...usually 110 lb. starter set. Other than not being sold with weights...a very nice machine!