Does the 900 XL give a good cardio workout with good resistance?
2068456
We have had the bike about 3 weeks. I am in terrible shape due some heart arrythmia problems so I have had to go slow. I am only doing 20 mins once a day at the lowest intensity but that is working for me for now. My husband is riding an hour 3 times a day at the lowest intensity and is satisfied with that cardio. We re both over 70 years old so don't know if that helps you or not!
2068457
While it's working it is smooth has very good tension settings , very good cardio workout. However like I said in my review it only lasted six weeks before it started scraping and was useless after 2 months of use. I did 23 miles every other day , maybe that was to much, I don't know. If you get it, good luck !
2068458
the 900 is great, it is smooth, solid & gives a good range of resistance, the only improvement i would make is to change the display to allow it to tilt to avoid glare.
2068459
Yes it is really very good. I am in my 60s and try to work out on it between 1 to 2 hours, and I am only on the second setting for resistance.
2068460
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
2068461
It really did. I had some great workouts till it burnt out. The seat cushioning wasn't that great for high intensity, but it got the job done.
297937
Yes, it does work well when i was excercise. I bought this 5.99 . I think this is a good deal and sound.
582073
If you're in peak shape already, probably not. But as a slightly out of shape woman I would say that yes the higher resistance levels do make you work hard enough to get your heart pumping.
882921
Yes it will give you a great workout. You just have to put in the time and crank up the resistence and it is stable. I ride sometimes without using handle bars and playing on cellphone at the same time.
2063757
So far so good. Easy on the joints. Do not look for lots of resistance you have to increase rpms to increase workload. I like to do intervals of faster pedaling with periods of relative rest. I use it almost every day and so far it is holding up OK. As with any of these cardio units based on air resistance the rpms are the key to adjusting workload to your individual needs. As with any of these machines some people will fit them just fine and others will never find that it fits them. It would be nice to be able to try it out first, but that is not always possible. For me it works. I use it both forward and at times I go backward so I am not always imposing the same forces on my knees. As I said it works for me, but may not satisfy a super cardio animal. Hope this helps a little. Nothing works unless you do it regularly.
274030
I don't notice a great difference in the resistance levels but then that's not why I bought it. I'm recovering from knee replacement surgery and use it to improve my range of motion which it seems to do. Hope it helps you!
34183
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.
1149829
I bought the livestrong ls 13.0E-2 in January. I have absolutely loved it! I had no problems with shipping. I was able to set up the elliptical by myself with out any problem. I have been using it basically non stop. The balance is great. You don't rock at all while using it. I have been running a bunch on it and i sweat, max out my heart rate, and push myself hard yet i don't get as sore as i do when i run the same distance outside. The programs that come with the machine are also great. Good luck deciding. it's a tough decision and i had to make it as well. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with either machine! I bought the livestrong ls 13.0E-2 in January. I have absolutely loved it! I had no problems with shipping. I was able to set up the elliptical by myself with out any problem. I have been using it basically non stop. The balance is great. You don't rock at all while using it. I have been running a bunch on it and i sweat, max out my heart rate, and push myself hard yet i don't get as sore as i do when i run the same distance outside. The programs that come with the machine are also great. Good luck deciding. it's a tough decision and i had to make it as well. I honestly don't think you can... » Read More I bought the livestrong ls 13.0E-2 in January. I have absolutely loved it! I had no problems with shipping. I was able to set up the elliptical by myself with out any problem. I have been using it basically non stop. The balance is great. You don't rock at all while using it. I have been running a bunch on it and i sweat, max out my heart rate, and push myself hard yet i don't get as sore as i do when i run the same distance outside. The programs that come with the machine are also great. Good luck deciding. it's a tough decision and i had to make it as well. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with either machine! « Show Less
2256549
Absolutely. I think I'm in pretty good shape, and biking at a resistance level of 5 is burning my legs after about 10 minutes. This thing is really smooth. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
420927
I was afraid to answer in amazon because some ppl criticize my english.but , whocaresI bought Creative aurvana 3 inear and air.for work out. Air is betteryou can use inear 3 for weight lifting but not recomend for running.I can hear every step and body movement. Of course . some ppl might use but not for me.i use air for my work out and use inear 3 for everything else.If you are serious music buff then I recommend something like K-701 or hd 600 as minimum.Speakers! If you can afford space, and money.Hope this help you and Happy holiday I was afraid to answer in amazon because some ppl criticize my english.but , whocaresI bought Creative aurvana 3 inear and air.for work out. Air is betteryou can use inear 3 for weight lifting but not recomend for running.I can hear every step and body movement. Of course . some ppl might use but not for me.i use air for my work out and use inear 3 for everything else.If you are serious music buff then I recommend something like K-701 or hd 600 as minimum.Speakers! If you can afford space, and money.Hope this help you and... » Read More I was afraid to answer in amazon because some ppl criticize my english.but , whocaresI bought Creative aurvana 3 inear and air.for work out. Air is betteryou can use inear 3 for weight lifting but not recomend for running.I can hear every step and body movement. Of course . some ppl might use but not for me.i use air for my work out and use inear 3 for everything else.If you are serious music buff then I recommend something like K-701 or hd 600 as minimum.Speakers! If you can afford space, and money.Hope this help you and Happy holiday « Show Less
475037
I purchased the blue power breathe and have found it more than adequate for my needs. Begin using the device at its lowest setting and work the resistance up from there. As a large, reasonably fit man, I have not come close to maxing out the resistance on the device. Hope this helps!
1331062
The maximum resistance is not as high as you find with fly-wheel rowers. But this is not a strength training machine, and the resistance it provides is more than enough for a great cardio workout.
1991061
This upright bike provides an excellent cardio workout! It has various settings to increase resistance, which in addition to enhancing the cardio workout, exercises the lower body muscles.
1349511
I have received primarily cardio benefits. There are shake weights that come with it but if you want to tone, it's a separate workout with weights or some type of machine with weights. I am fine with that because the workouts are a blast. Not only will you get cardio, you will learn popular Latin that they really do use. The lessons are literally step by step. I love this set.
301752
It is good for me and I use it only when outside weather doesn't allow me to walk my 3-mile circuit. I find you can exert yourself more or less as you choose; there are times when I wish this did have more resistance. It sounds as though you are a seasoned fast walker or runner. If so, the Supreme with more resistance would probably be better for you. I didn't know there was one or I may have gotten that instead.
1149830
I bought the livestrong ls 13.0E-2 in January. I have absolutely loved it! I had no problems with shipping. I was able to set up the elliptical by myself with out any problem. I have been using it basically non stop. The balance is great. You don't rock at all while using it. I have been running a bunch on it and i sweat, max out my heart rate, and push myself hard yet i don't get as sore as i do when i run the same distance outside. The programs that come with the machine are also great. Good luck deciding. it's a tough decision and i had to make it as well. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with either machine!
540094
You could if you're already pretty fit. It focuses more on strength training than cardio so it depends what you're looking for. I probably wouldn't recommend starting with Gamma however, as the Alpha and Beta workouts really do help build a good foundation.