i am 240 and currently losing weight for the marathon this year i need to step up my game is this worth it? i try running 4 miles a day
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I started using this vest while walking. I was 250 lbs and am 5'11". I had trouble running and got shin splints at that weight. I had already lost 30 lbs before starting with this vest. I lost 3" off my waist and gained 5 lbs of muscle in a rigorous 6 week cycle of walking. 15-20 miles a week walking and walking only. YOU MUST HAVE GREAT CUSHIONING SNEAKERS. I have a full gym, treadmill, bike, elliptical, and i use the vest more than all. I'm down to 225 now and still walk with 40 lbs. I see there is a 60lber now, i'll buy that soon.
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If you are already carrying 240lb why add more weight? this is a great set of weights with lots of adjustments but as an exercise and martial arts professional I would advise against you using it (at this time). Maybe, once you are down to your preferred weight, you could add the vest to build some extra stamina and power. But, I would be concerned about the strain on your heart until your weight is down. I hope this helps. Derek
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If u r only running up to 4 miles a day a 40# vest may be too much. It's pretty heavy but works great. U will feel ready to run when u drop it. The problem is that adding 40 that ur not used to May give u shin splints. I'm used to heavy rucksacks so it was fine for me but maybe not for others. A great vest tho
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I would not recommend using this at this time .Wait till you get your weight down and then use it . I think it would be stressful on your knees ,hips and ankles plus set you up for shin splint problems.Go to u-tube and look up cross training.Lots of videos . Alternate upper body circuit training with your running. Gradually increase in volume and intensity-former weight training conditioning teacher - wrestling and cross country coach
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Well there's alot of things that go into place here . Do you work out daily or at least 4 times a week ? && do you have a clean diet meaning no junk food ,fast food things like that ? If you do all the above don't buy it because it won't do anything ,you would be wasting your money . But if you do work out and have a good diet then I would highly recommend this product. Diet is key to all this . If you're under 150 lbs don't take it no need for it just go to gym and work out . Alot of people think by taking these pills they'll automatically loose weight ,and that's not true you need to work out lol no easier way then that . Anymore questions feel free to ask me ,and don't take anything I said the wrong way I'm not directing anything towards you just answering your question.
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I can only use 30 lbs, after I walk 1.5 miles my upper body is exhausted. Once you take it off you feel like you can fly. There appears to be no reason not to run once you build up your strength.
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I can understand your frustration with the reviews. If you played on an NFL team this wouldn't be enough machine for you. I does all the things you ask about. But more for the overweight, non exerciser, type 2 diabetes type that wants results but in a moderate exercising way. Also good for elderly since you can hold on, swing legs and go as slow as you want......still getting more than staying seated all day. And the most appealing part to me (age 73), It's small enough to hide quickly if Queen Elizabeth pops in suddenly. You could hide it before answering the door....or behind the door. I have trouble doing daily exercise unless in front of TV. I care for my horse & lots of property to maintain but in the winter it amounts to just a few hours a day. Mild work. This machine makes sure I get in some aerobic walking that helps me stay strong and lose weight.
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Hi there, from a personal experience from going 230 to 175 here is what I can tell you. It can all depend on a few things. One is your diet, two is how consistently you exercise, three your supplement intake. Supplement would consist of products like this (although did not help me) plus fish oil and etc.
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It depends on how in shape you are. If you have been doing some kind of exercise then probably level 2 is ok. If not, I would start with level 1 and build your way back up. It would be better to start slow than to overdo it and hurt yourself. Hope this helps. Sharon
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I have had my 170 since March. I am 6'4" weighing in at 279...and am currently managing 7+ miles each morning....I am 69 yrs old today and am looking forward to increasing my workout levels!
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Steve, sorry, but I do not have a clue. I am 64 years old, and my ideas about exercise are probably different from yours. That been said, paying someone to tell you how to exercise is, at best, weird to me. No need to get technical about it; you are not a machine. Do what feels right to you and make a habit of it. That's all there is to it. And when you are gone, go have a beer because that is good for you, too! Good luck to you.
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My son weighs 240#s and he jogs and walks on it. But if you are a 'big dud' I would make sure that my floor was stable for the bouncing up and down while running. I've had the machine for 2 years the only problem I now am having is that the controls on the side handles sometimes don't work. Those on the console do fine however. Also place it on a mat if you get it because it dos leak black particles on the floor.
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There is a timetable you follow. Personally I wouldn't recommend this one, though, it's an incredibly boring workout in my opinion, but of course you might feel differently from me. Anyway, you just follow the schedule and you'll be fine. Good luck :-)
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Jesus I am a 5-time ironman and even the basic model helped me. The more serious you are as an athlete will determine which model. Note all the models even the most basic one will help you enhance your lung capacity. Ross Hauser
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It will help all performance athletes period. If you gain 2 lbs of water weight I would be surprised. Take higher doses than recommended as well. The more your muscle cells are hydrated the more endurance you will have.
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15-20 miles/ hr depends on your weight. You go the fastest on the "hi" mode
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No. Not much if are already fit but if you are more than 50 lbs over weight then you will notice improvement because you are moving! I was hoping for more because of the little woman working out with Tony on the infomercial but no luck. Wish I could return mine for a full refund as I am not seeing results. Back to cardio!
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I think you're shortchanging yourself if you don't subscribe and use the website. It supplies excellent reporting on a number of different factors so that you can see your trends, the composition of your diet etc. The analysis of my diet has been particularly helpful. I also find it helpful to be able to review the past week as my activity level can vary widely from day to day. I've successfully lost 11 lbs in 8 weeks by using all of the available features. The data on the website helped me gain the insights I needed. Good luck!
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Yes. I have lost weight using this machine daily. I do 30 minutes in the morning and evening everyday. I also improved my eating habits. I've gone from 188 to 165. My muscle tone has improved in my arms, back, but not so much in my legs. I gained weight after a bad ankle fracture left me idle for over six months. It took about 2 and a half months to get back to my current weight of 165.
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It is a vigorous workout,but if you proceed at you own pace (very important) and stick with it you will DEFINITELY lose weight and have vastly improved muscle tone. Just don't get discouraged at the beginning.