Is this rope suitable for in-home personal training? I am looking for things that are easy to bring from home to home. How heavy is it? thanks.
221987
Hi sorry took me so long to answer. Yes its perfect for in home training as long as you have the room. Im training my clients in my backyard and its perfect. You can carry it if you need to its not to heavy for me just a little cumbersum. Its great for outdoor training...
221988
That's how I use it. It isn't very heavy, but you do have to have a stout attachment for it. I use a post on my deck or the leg of a heavy desk.
221989
Sure! I keep my rope in my trunk, all coiled up. It's a bit of a pain to get it in and out of car, but it's a great addition to a home-training or outdoor training regimen. Rope it around a sign pole and you've got a bunch of great new exercises to add to your clients' workouts!
221990
Probably not in home unless you use the backyard. I take mine client to client but I bought an army surplus cargo bag to lug it around in, it's pretty bulky and I only got the 50 foot one. Clients can really benefit from it so it's worth it to me but I probably woudnt do it indoors.
221991
It's great for in-home training. I use it all the time with others. It's not too heavy and I keep it in the box it originally came in making it easy to transport
1879183
I just got this rope recently myself and it is fairly thick, maybe a 1/4 inch. Definitely good for hanging anything.
2251570
I would not chance using this rope if you are asking about 140-200 lbs. personal safety. Mine broke when brand new. I am not sure how much weight I was trying to support. (removing tree limbs)
1762654
I would think you might be able to use it in an absolute emergency to get down from somewhere. I would never use it as a mountain climbing rope though. It's about a quarter inch thick
1409955
google it. ropes are a little more than half a lb per foot, so 50 feet is about 30 lbs.
592150
This cord is strong but not of the strength required to hold the body weight of a fully grown person. It's thinner than a climbing rope and I would not trust it for that purpose. If you are not sure, don't buy it. Get more experience and KNOW what you need .
1294387
I love it for my personal use. Heavy duty yes. Not sure about a lot of roughing up, while it is heavy duty - it is not by any stretch military grade. Perfect for average use. Backing packing and camping does fine.
1248851
I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really... » Read More I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. « Show Less
2251571
Not this particular rope, you'll need something thicker made from manilla. If it's for lifting stuff find som3thing at a higher gauge if you need it to.lift people or animals ect find a nice synthetic.
1085776
It weights 3 1/2 lbs & rolls up nice, about the size of a 6x8 tarp rolled up, 14 in long & 6 in wide. I will only use it a few times a year, so its fine for me. I would get some better rope though, it comes with very thin & weak rope. Other than that, it perfect for 1-2 people.
973787
I agree with the first ans, they are bulky even without the rope attached...pack clothes inside..I have not used mine yet...good luck
338585
Use it anywhere! I only use it outdoors. It does beat up the rope a little bit and using it indoors keeps it in better shape but I would rather workout outdoors any day!! Check out YouTube "battle rope workouts" to get a great variety of exercises!! What a great workout!!
721446
I load it up but 45s are a little bulky... I use 25s and 10s... I def put 130lbs for lat pull downs... Been lifting for 20yrs, def good addition to your home gym
414743
I bought the cocking device but found using the rope instead is much faster and easier. The cocking device is a pain to set up and seems to me would only be necessary for the elderly, kids, or a disability.The 175 lb draw seems like a lot to pull, but I find it to be rather easy and I'm 5'7 150 lbs. To me, I feel like I wasted the $80 on it as I was not sure what to expect.
1788844
all fitness ropes are heavy. i had to return the first set i ordered because the circumference of the handle was too big for me to grip properly, but I am a woman whose hands/wrists are not strong. circumference indicates weight of ropes, also. 2 1/2" ropes are heavy but I found I could start with two hands on one rope and work up to using both hands effectively. it is strenuous, don't be deceived by fitness videos.
107376
I'm using mine indoors but it could be used outdoors as well. I have the room and I don't want the rope to get too dirty for continued use indoors when the weather is poor.
272593
Try this: Go to a pull up bar and try to hang from one hand (DON'T just let your weight drop on your hand entirely, place the weight of your body on just one arm but keep your feet on the floor, then slowly remove your feet if you feel you can) are you able to hang on for a few seconds with ONE hand? then yes you can start with the trainer. If you cannot, go lighter. See how long you can hang with both arms, it should be at least 25-30 seconds before messing with the trainer. I went for the trainer even though I have been doing pull ups/chin ups and such for a few years, and I wasn't able to close it at first. I used a cheaper grip instrument as a warm up then would try to close the trainer in sets of 1 to 5 reps. I also did some static holds. Now I can close it 5 times with my right hand (dominant) and 3 times with my left hand. This is after about a month of training. I don't think I'd suggest getting the guide, get the trainer and also a cheaper gripper, the guide is too expensive and you'll outgrow it really fast. I mean, you can use it for a warm up for a while, and then you can gift it or sell it to a novice trainee - I'm just saying I wouldn't. I plan to give my trainer to my son someday! I'm sure it'll last that long (don't have a kid yet) Good luck!