Can you actually work a sweat with this? I jog sometimes and use an elliptical so getting enough of a challenge matters!
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If you're extremely fit you may find, even with the highest tension setting, that this is beneath your usual work level. However, I find that with minimal knee extension and a faster pace, I can feel it. My workout level is a bit below moderate.
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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 would be very surprised if you could jog with this thing attached. Better to get a board that is easy stored in the up position. Or one that's easy to detach. It's rather weighty. Frankly, it's a pain, but I think that's just the nature of these things.
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no.. I haven't figured how to do a work out with my arms with the recumbent elliptical trainer.is there a way?
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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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You don't exactly run on this machine. I would recommend searching for videos on YouTube that show people using this piece of equipment. That said, you are in control of the movements. You can make slow, deliberate strides, hold them for a pause to really feel a burn...or go fast.
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Only if you actually use it regularly. If you use it as a clothes hangar, stalk it, or use it as a statue it could possibly reduce your tone and fitness. It is an excellent fitness machine; the problem is it does nothing unless you actually use it appropriately. I've lost 20 pounds on mine, just 50 more to go.
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NO!!! We sweated like crazy!!!After 2 months we took it off!Way to much $$ to spend for something that you still sweat in. Maybe because we are 2 people and your other answerers were single. Kevin.
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Thank you for the input, it is different from somebody else's comment. I normally leave it on after my treadmill 50 minute workout until I "cool down". So, you are saying workout, go and remove, and cool down and continue to sweat without it on?? Any reason for doing it this way??
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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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Well, depends on if you are doing sprints or just a moderate jog. I think you can jog in it, a little uncomfortable because of the size and you would sweat but you could do it.
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Yes. I've been using this for a month and can already see results. There are two workouts on the DVD which really get you sweating. High reps Will also get u what ur asking about. Mine has been a great investment for the same thing.
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Its too heavy for running or active working out. It has leather like ear pad so it won't feel good when you sweat. Its audio jack is kind thick for working out. It will bother you.
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I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for a bluetooth device... I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for... » Read More I sweat a ton when working out and so far so good (used for a few weeks) - generally try to avoid sweating directly on the unit but I'm sure there's been at least a little bit of water exposure. Clip them to my shirt (where a shirt pocket would be) so a little inconvenient from that perspective since my workout shirts don't have a pocket or other obvious clipping point. Also need to reclip occasionally depending on the exercise... ie back exercises like rows or reverse butterflies where the chest butts up against the machineWas actually pretty surprised by the sound quality for a bluetooth device... « Show Less
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It would depend on your current level of activity. It is not like something you do for spinning. I am fairly active, not as active as I'd like because of my business, I sit alot, so it helps to keep me more active than I would be just sitting in the chair at the computer. I can be out of breath by turning up the resistance. I like it more for long periods of time building up the mileage/calorie burn. So, my answer is: it is an individual thing based on your expectation of a workout, but you will likely not have a puddle of sweat underneath of it after an hour or so.
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I always work up a good sweat. If you're hoping to get big, cut cycling legs this isn't for you. I can knock it over if I try, but you won't have to worry about falling over if you're just riding it.
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It didn't for me while exercising, but I guess it depends how much you sweat.