Can you really get a decent cardio (high heart rate) workout on here if you are not a novice or would I need to get the Supreme which has resistance?
301751
You do not get a decent cardio on this machine. It is better for someone who just wants movement and limbering moves. It reminds me of the old Nordic trac ski machine, except this one doesn't take as much coordination.
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.
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Yes, for a pure cardio workout it will work just fine. There are enough resistance settings to keep it interesting and challenging enough to actually give you a workout. It's a great bike for the price.
567951
Yes, you can tailor your workout manually. Just adjust the resistance as you need it.
2004925
It is a decent workout. You will certainly break out into a sweat once you adjust the resistance!
1715386
Changing resistance is simple, just twist. The easy settings are very light. Post surgery I started out light but found I quickly went to medium to higher and if anything, there's not a really heavy setting. It's great for endurance and even speed but heaviest resistances may be a bit lighter than you might have hoped. You can work up a sweat but this won't replace weight machines to build muscle. This machine will build endurance and improve flexibility in the knees and hips if done properly.
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I also have the Supreme - doesn't get much more straightforward. Set the temp, set the time (if you wish), and start it. Easy to use, easy to clean.
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This type of rope is great for cardio. Going with heavier ropes tends to help with strength. Keep in mind that you can adjust this one to your specific height. Google how to measure for jump rope lengths for your height to get one that's most effective for you, just inches on either side makes a lot of difference. I own this rope and several others, this one is fast and takes a bit of practice since it doesn't give as much "feedback" as heavier ropes do. But once you learn it, it's great for longer cardio and endurance type workouts. RX SmartGear and Crossrope 2.0 are others that I own that are similar to this one, you can buy them in specific lengths and they come in different weights which is how I like to train(move back and forth from different weighted ropes). They are all vinyl coated steel cables like this one.
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It depends on your balance and how fast you use it. Think Stair Stepper. Going slow - it should work. I use mine with a pair of walking sticks and work it as fast as I can at high resistance - In 5 minutes you have a sweat - Turn it into a moderate jog pace and you can get in 30 minutes to an hour of heart strengthening workout depending on your time and you will feel you also got a good aerobic workout.
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I purchased one several years back and loved it. I am 5'8" about 175. You can use this to get cardio - I have done it easily. You can really push your workout and get cardio within 20 or so minutes or less. You can lean forward or back to increase the tension (your weight is the tension). You can push the handles faster, you can generate the widest range of motion - good for your joints. I recently have used rowers because they work in my space better, but I LOVE the Gazelle - great for the money. Good luck!
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I am not sure the fitness level you are beginning at, however, with that being said, I would get a great workout if I did 30 minute sets. My upper body strength is lacking; which is why I purchased this rower along with a pull up bar to create a good combo cardio and strength set. Hope this helps.
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I don't use it for cardio ,it goes up to a level 8 and you could probable get your heart rate up . It is sturdy bike ,but not a mountain bike. So it depents on how hard you want to ride it. It is great for my use for keeping limber and mobile.
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Hello,This item primarily is designed to provide an excellent low impact way to provide a great cardiovascular workout from the novice deconditioned user to the athletic user. It's low impact movement and low starting resistance makes it ideal for PT also, but it's high end resistance and total body features appeals to any user looking for a great workout. Hope this helps,Paul Taulton Bodydesign Fitness Products
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It will give you a stronger core for sure! You will feel your abs tighten as you work out. It takes more speed to spin to keep it on your waist, so cardio will also be a part of the conditioning. For the price, it's well worth trying out!
1510201
You don't use the included resistance band until Beta cycle but i kind of hated the band. I liked using dumbbells way better. In the videos there is only one guy with the resistance band and everyone else is using dumbbells. I think a mat would be good on hard surfaces but probably not that great on carpet. I didn't use one at all.
406572
Definitely! The cardio is more intense than Rockin Body. I haven't done Turbo Jam. I've also done Brazil Butt Lift and this would be a great next step from Brazil Butt Lift.
1060594
Yes. Fine to get started with core speed. It introduces you to many of the exercises. If you can handle it, you can handle the rest as well.
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Well if you're like me and you attend school and work and most likely don't have much time to visit a gym, then I think the Bowflex home-gym will sufficeI like that it uses a resistance mechanism as opposed to just dead weight lifting.Keep in mind you'll need a partner to assemble the machine.Hope that helps man.