The solo flex machine, you stand on and 10 minutes , is equal to lilfting weight.  It tones your body.?
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That is the theory at least.  It isn't so much that you just stand on it.  Rather, I think you are supposed to do deep knee bends and the like.  The vibrations causes your muscles to fire in order to keep your balance.  You can also sit on it and do abdominal exercises.\n\nWhile I suspect that there is some additional muscular recruitment, I would doubt that it would do as much good as just lifting heavy weights.  This concept is being sold under several different brand names at similar prices.  You might check locally and see if there are any fitness equipment sales locations where you can try out the concept before spending any money.  Don't get caught up on the hype though.
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I found many of the answers interesting.  The answer is not as straight forward as you would think.  Standing can fatigue the legs more especially on a climb.  Sounds good.  Well here is the part that is a bit more complicated.  When you stand, you engage more muscle groups than when you sit.  What this means is that you have to work harder sitting to keep up the same heart rate compared to standing.  If you ever wear a heart rate monitor while cycling, you will notice your heart rate jumps right up when you stand.  I think Tyler Hamilton is quoted as he heart rate goes up 5 bpm.  The reason is very simple.  Smaller muscle groups engaged, means you have to work harder.  What this is called is the Sports or Extertion factor.  You have to search the web on the topic but you can find it.  \n\nThis sports factor can mean that you are burning calories at a rate as much as 20% higher compared to the default activity of running.  The harder or more effort it takes to maintain the same heart rate, the more calories burned.  I mention the calorie measurement because it is a good way of measuring workload.  \n\nNow the answer assumes you are maintaining a certain heart rate.  If you want to take it easy, sitting is always going to be an easier option than standing.  Just not as tiring.  At the end of the day, the real answer is it depends on how hard you want to work and what is it you are trying to accomplish.
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It is definitely using more muscle and consuming more calories to stand, be careful of your posture, most seats promote good posture, most people stand wrong, walking would beat out standing for both posture and it is exercise, you don't have to jog to be working out
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If you have muscle, it will put more spring in your step and you will feel lighter.  Your clothes are fitting looser, so you must look lighter.  I'm looking forward to seeing you on a beach in a bikini!
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I believe as mavy was saying calastenics, in other words known as Isometrics this is the practice of flexing all the muscles in your arms,legs,butoocks and using negetive force, for instance in your arms... flex as if you are making a muscle and while flexed extend away from your body then back you will feel the resistance, Creates great tone!! and do several reps of 5-10. It will wear you out quickly but also creates results quickly too!\n\nHope this helps!!\nThe Cougar
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It makes you retain water.  That is why your muscles get bigger when you use it, because it pumps them up with water and expands them.  If you are already heavy, it will make you look more so.
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Exercise develop muscles tone
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It takes heavy weight to develop bulk. light weights with more repetitions will tone and slenderize
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exercise. you can also just do butt flexing at any time. sometimes ill be sitting in class sueezing my but in and out and nobody can tell. hehe
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I like the 'step mill' I have a Gazelle which works on the same principle. I prefer it over the standard treadmill. It defines a whole group of muscles that the tread mill doesn't. If you do certain things with your arms, like lifting your body,(if it has the poles)  you exercise the muscles in your arms and you tone those jiggly tummy muscles. If you don't have the poles on it just use hand weights when you are more steady.This far, I have lost 10 lbs. in two weeks. I also like it because it is a bit more accommodating than walking. It doesn't matter that it is raining or snowing, I can still do my workout. It has an advantage because there is no impact to affect the spine or other joints.
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Use at the gym, or buy, an elliptical machine.  It's great for exercise, and doesn't put a lot of stress on your joints.
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Nope.  When people are on your back, their body weight triples because you have balance them first...then try and do a push up.  I'd guess you'd have to have a 400 lb. bench press to be able to push up your own body weight...and a 250 lb. person on ur back.
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i'm taking a step aerobics class every monday and wednesday for an hour and i LOVE it! i've already lost a lot of weight and i can see how much more tone my body is.  the only negative is that when i used the taller step my knees started bothering me, but when i went back down a size it quit hurting. i highly recommend taking step because it's really made a difference in my body
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If you wait a shorter time you will sustain your cardio level.  If you wait longer and thus rest the muscle longer, you will be able to lift with more consistency regarding strain and reps.  It really depends on what result you are seeking.  An hour at maximum weight capability does seem a bit over the top and begging for serious 'injury'.
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I have worked out both on the revolution and the older bow flex model. Both are a great substitute for free weights. They both require they use of stabilizing muscles unlike most machine which in turn provide a better work out than most machines. If you cannot afford a gym membership I feel like this is the most economic solution. It is worth the price for for results.
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I really like to use the row machine or the escalator like stairmaster for 15 minutes.  They get my heart rate up and my muscles warmed up nice.  Then, I usually run or the use the elliptical for 30 minutes and finish off with a 5 minute cool-down.
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nothing! i have been doing it myself and it's the same as you. don't expect pilates to make you slender. it is for posture, breathing and flexibility. it has long term benefits but they are not so obvious to you. you have to combine it with some weight exercise as well.