If I buy this will I use it? Just wondering if this is one of those typincal excersise machines that never gets used. I have a $800 treadmill I never use because I like a change of scenery. I walk everyday but got bored with a treadmill. I am thinking at least with a bike I can pedal while using my ipad or tablet. If I buy this will I use it? Just wondering if this is one of those typincal excersise machines that never gets used. I have a $800 treadmill I never use because I like a change of scenery. I... » Read More If I buy this will I use it? Just wondering if this is one of those typincal excersise machines that never gets used. I have a $800 treadmill I never use because I like a change of scenery. I walk everyday but got bored with a treadmill. I am thinking at least with a bike I can pedal while using my ipad or tablet. « Show Less
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i think you will use this because it has different programs and workouts. the seat is not as uncomfortable as some bikes,it is not high to get on which i really liked,you also can have hands free to read or even do work outs while riding. this is great if you are a soap watcher,time goes by pretty fast.
1416920
I love this bike it was easy to set-up and now overly big in size we have it sitting in the extra bedroom. I Jazz daily so use it for extra exercise, bad weather and days without Jazz. My husbands uses it as much as I do maybe even more. He had a hip replacement and the doctor advised him not to use the treadmill because it is hard on the artificial joint but the bike is a OK as long as he is not doing 300 miles a week which we are not even close. I find it quiet and enjoy the ride. I can watch TV or read while I am exercising. For the money I am happy with my buy.
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It's easy to read or use a tablet/phone while riding, and my wife and I have used it regularly over the last year. It has sturdy construction, which I think helps you mentally feel good about getting on it. Of course only you can make the ultimate decision on how likely you are to work out with it.
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You can use your i-pad/tablet while riding this bike and the console is not in the way of watching a large flat screen tv, but you still need to get into some kind of routine and use the bike.
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If you like a change of scenery, walking would be best. I guess you could work on your I-pad or tablit on the bike.
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Its a recumbent design, so its just like sitting on a chair: no back strain or bike seat discomfort. If you're planning on sitting on the couch or at the kitchen table, you might as well be on the bike burning calories and improving your cardio.
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I watch movies and DVDs, listen to CDs and Pandora as I have a spare pc which I set up next to the bike.
677903
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 :)
637126
I don't know. I bought a (independently written) book which discusses the method of exercise. I really like the machine and feel it helps me.
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Yes, it's actually a good workout for the whole body, especially in the upright elliptical position- you will feel it in your torso as well as your arms and legs. You can increase the resistance to meet your personal needs. The resistance effects both the handles and the pedals. You can do one constant resistance or choose one of the pre-programed modes that adjusts intermittently to simulate going up and down hills, etc. In the recumbent bike position it is more focused on the lower body workout. Thanks for the question - it's was a good reminder for me to start using this machine more often! Yes, it's actually a good workout for the whole body, especially in the upright elliptical position- you will feel it in your torso as well as your arms and legs. You can increase the resistance to meet your personal needs. The resistance effects both the handles and the pedals. You can do one constant resistance or choose one of the pre-programed modes that adjusts intermittently to simulate going up and down hills, etc. In the recumbent bike position it is more focused on the lower body workout. Thanks for the question - it's was a good reminder for me to start using this machine more often!
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I would put a treadmill mat underneath it, and use it where you want. Try not to workout at 2am, but that's apartment life. The deliverer left it on my front porch. I used a dolly to get it in the house. It wasn't a big deal, but with steps, you will need help. ENJOY IT. I used it in my office at work, and now I have one at home.
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This bike does not have ifit. Ifit is technology that can track your workouts, calories, map out routes using google maps and the machine will change your resistance or incline according to the route, and includes workout programs from Jillian Michaels and other personal trainers. Some equipment uses an sd card to deliver your workouts and some uses a wireless module to deliver your workouts. You also have to pay a yearly subscription or purchase the sd cards. Here is a video that tells you a little more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmZN1wDWgjU But keep in mind, the equipment they are showing has a built in monitor that displays the route directly on the treadmill. Not all equipment has this feature. I alos have a treadmill eqipped with ifit and I have to use my tablet or laptop to see the route. Some of the older equipment only uses the SD card in which you do not get all the feautures. They have preprogramed workouts on the sd card and you do not get all the other features.... The AC adpater is $13.91 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/HQRP-PFEX718080-PFEX718081-PFEX724110-PFEX724111/dp/B008ZC7ZN0/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_y
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I'll go J. Hamit one better -- I'm around 300 pounds, and still walking, not running, but this treadmill copes with me with absolutely no problems. I've used mine for over a year now, and I'd say go for it -- this is not one of the "cheapies". Do get the extended warranty; this advice from one of the people who worked on my previous Sears LifeStyler under maintenance contract (it lasted for 10 years; the Bowflex was my Christmas present to me 16 months ago, and the Sears one was sold to a member of my favorite church for $300 -- which the church got). Good Luck Treading!
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it is misleading-the actual machine that I got was not as big as it looks in the picture--I am overweight but it looked good in the picture on the website, but when I got it home and it was put together--it looked like you had to be in good shape already-this appear to be for maintenance. Needless to say, I'm buying a treadmill from my niece that I can actually use.
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I would go with the rowing machine or even better a power tower instead. After having this machine, just like my total gym I gave it away as I found myself not even using it. The resistance isn't all that great. I bought a power tower, a spin bike, those two things I use at least one every day 5 times a week, where with the Ultimate body I found myself bored of it in about a week, it just wasn't a good workout. I get so much better workouts just using my power tower, spin bike, and free weights.
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I suggest that you view the instructions that came with your treadmill to determine what to use. As to specifically answering your question --- several other persons have done that, and a query using your internet browser should come up with some answers.
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its a stairstepper not an elliptical . I would answer all of them .It has a long step , so you can stand toward the front, middle or toward the back of the step to work different muscles and make it harder or easier to peddle.I prefer this to bikes .I have a gt and a nishiki .I like the zike better. you can find videos on the zike website or on u tube. It took me a while to get used to it. I never did stairsteppers longer than 5 minutes, before buying the zike. I rode 10 min first time next time 20 ,than 30 and 40. I regularly do 45 minutes, 3 times a week. You burn 30% more calories than a bike. I cannot do as much distance as I do on a bike ,roughly 2/3 the mileage,in my 45 minutes. It has only 7 speeds. It Is hard if you have hills. I ride a rail trail only. It is mostly flat .One bridge I go over always makes me walk, because the gear shifter is only recommended to change 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 7th to 1st gear quickly, but one gear at a time. All in all its well worth it. I am 56 the bike was giving me a sore butt amongst other things. The zike I got in sept 2014. So I used it 2 months. I had a little knee sorenes at first ,probably because I use different muscles ,nothing serious. I think a full season will be a better test.
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I made the purchase as a gift for my daughter. She loves it and says you change the gears on your bike for resistance change. Perhaps there's a problem with your bike? Or you could ride for a longer time to burn more calories? Perhaps a more expensive model would have the features you want?
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It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike. It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to... » Read More It has given me an excellent workout. So far I've only used it on the lower resistance levels (1-3). After the first few days, every muscle in my legs got sore. The resistance goes up to 8, and I aspire to one day being fit enough to do most my workout at this level. You also 'get out of it what you put into it.' If you peddle faster, at higher resistance levels, you'll definitely get a good work out. Mine is very stable , but I only use it on carpet or a rug. However, I'm only 5'5" and 135 pounds, and ride for about a half hour everyday. If one weighed 200 lbs. or over, and wanted to ride much more than that, I'd invest in a heavier, more expensive bike. « Show Less
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You will feel the use of it all over. There are no resistance settings on the cheapest models. I think you get some cardio work done by using this. It all depends on how you use it and leaning way back and way forward, you will feel it. For the price it is a good deal.
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I would say it's excellent in that regard. The deck has a slight flexibility with your foot fall, and I find it very comfortable to run on for extended periods. Over the years we have had several treadmills, and we agree this LifeSpan TR 1200i is the best we have ever owned. I can't see any downside to this equipment. However, you should know that the on-off toggle switch is located at floor level on the front of the treadmill necessitating a stretch to turn it on and off. Not a problem for me...still, the switch could have been located on the 'dashboard' for ease of use. This is an excellent treadmill. 5 star recommendation here.
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I honestly did not get to try it, but I think that same effect could be replicated by just knowing that is the target heart rate that you need to achieve to continue to the next set. I mean, how many people work out completely unaware of this heart monitor or this system. If the benefits were that great, we would see it in more fitness and health literature. My suggestion is: find out what your "ready for next set" heart rate is, and buy a FT60 and use it to monitor it on the exercise mode. You will save $70. Also, the relaxation test seems to be a gimmick and a joke.
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Not at all! Although most of my testing is on stationary bike (with considerable instrumentation) neither stationary nor real bike even gets the calories burned to budge. Even pushing 200+ Watts and sweating like a pig, nothing. Without footsteps it records nothing. Now, interestingly - after hard bike workout then I can get on treadmill at minimum speed and zero incline and it records medium intense activity, where I'm clearly loafing. It also records elliptical at much lower rate than actual expenditure. Basically I think it's a glorified pedometer only slightly sensitive to energy usage. And customer support doesn't even respond to any queries about these issues.