The resistance is too much, I can't get any cardio because I have to go so slow. Is there a way to make it now so tight?
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There is. of course, a minimum resistance but it is adjustable. Loosen the black knobs where the "oars" attach to the hydraulic cylinders. Moving them to the bottom is minimum resistance and moving them up increases resistance. Lower is more cardio and higher moves toward core strength.
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Even at the lowest setting for resistance, the machine has a lot of resistance. It does ease up a bit after using.
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Hi Amy, if you have it on the last setting than that's the best you're going to get. I'm having the same problem too. I Decided to use the rower for muscle building/toning and get my cardio on recumbent bike. Of course there are other ways to get cardio exercises. I hope this helps.Good luck, Frank
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Hi Amy, I have been trying since day one to find a way to get less resistance. I finally found it! Loosen the lock knobs,then bring the handles all the way down.(back towards seat),you will see notches on handle,tighten locks. I hope this helps. Frank
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Yes, just go slow and only do what you can at first. If you need to make modifications thats good and if there are things you can't do then don't. Any exercise is good. :)
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Yes. I am recovering from foot surgery and need to start out with less resistance. Even my construction worker husband thinks it is too difficult as you cant work through any of the programs without it being too difficult
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i am loving it. but i have just started back on the whole working out, and have not been able to maintain the cardio for any length of time. but it is a good bike and it is easy to change the resistence up and down. when i am trying to get more cardio i turn the resistence down a notch so my legs dont get as tired. when i am pushing to tighten the muscles in my legs i increase the tension some. for the price this is a great bike. i have been having severe back pain, which is why i stopped using my other exercse bike, so am happy to have one with back support. hope this helps
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There is a you tube video on how to do it. It was too much trouble for me too. I just poored very slowly.
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In my opinion, it could use more resistance at the higher settings, I do break a sweat around the 15-20 minute mark, but tend to stay on the bike longer than that to try and get a good workout in, usually 25-30 minutes. Settings 1-4 to me are barely noticeable in resistance. If the resistance was an even climb throughout the adjustment range, it would of been perfect.
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Im not home now but im 5 foot 1 inches tall and i dont pull it all the way forward. The resistance is pretty tough on level 1 though. Just FYI. Mu husband doesnt think so but hes a marathon runner. Im only a halfarathoner. Lol. My 12 year old can touch the pedals from the front spot but resistance gives about a level 2 to 3 type workout even whwn set on level 1.
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Increase your seat height a bit, and you should be fine. Take corners carefully. It's fun but you don't get that much real exercise.
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You have to adjust it. I usually just use the programs and that Adjust the tension automatically. I would spend a little more and get a better model. The heart monitor has never been accurate and the steps tend to come off track if you go too hard for to long.
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There is no adjustment for resistance.... The harder you pull back the more resistance you encounter....
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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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You are correct, there isn't any resistance control. It'll gives me enough resistance but I'm a novice. I'm not sure if I will have to search for another rower if I become stronger.
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Mine is quite tight too. I don't know of any way to loosen other than by using it over and over.
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I believe it will be too slow for you... it was very elementary and did not get my heart rate up. I am nearly 70! I have some trouble keeping up with a Zumba class at a gym where folks are your age or younger and thought this would help me get the steps down... it didn't. I also bought the Step It UP Zumba DVD and didn't like it either... it requires a new step up device that's round which is not included.
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If you've never used a manual treadmill, it will take some getting used to because you need to hold on to the bars at first, at least I had to. Now I'm able to walk without holding on to the bars. Try it without the incline 1st and walk slowly
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brace forearms on handles and pull up on the seat. It is stiff! :) Good luck!
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Honestly, the only resistance on this one is from changing to a higher gear on your bike. This is a great entry level trainer for people like me but for a real workout for someone already fit, I would suggest looking elsewhere.