Are there exercises for full body to include legs, rear? Or by doing the upper, it'll help with lower?
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There are many different exercises better for upper body and trunk than legs.
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Yes, a book comes with it that shows all the different exercises you can do.
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I'm a personal trainer and in my opinion, this bar works your core mostly and not the legs or rear. There is a great emphasis on trunk stabilization. Depending on your goals, the lower body can increase endurance by using the bar if you hold a position; (a lunge for example) while using the bar. But I wouldn't expect significant changes in muscle growth or fat loss in the lower body by using this tool. Hope this helps.
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You can use it for upper and lower body exercises as well as the stomach. There is a video and a large poster with directions and pictures of how to use the chair for each of the different exercises. I was in a wheel chair when I bought it because I had broken my leg and my ankle. After a year of inactivity, I needed to start to exercise again. It worked extremely well for me. I still use it for strengthening exercises.
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As you adjust the resistance for the arms you will also find it more difficult to straighten the legs. Its a very good total body workout and great for exercising when viewing at home media.
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What routines you do that uses all of 90#s?The closest I have gotten were with leg exercises. Upper body exercises, if done properly, should not come close unless you are already a very strong/large individual. If your are that strong, do you still need to workout?That is a personal question. If you are happy with your current physical shape, then doing longer rep/lower weight exercises can be used to maintain your strength and tone. But this is more exercise related and should be discussed with a professional if you are unsure.
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Yes. Legs, arms, abs...just about everything. Works great by itself. You can also get a Pilates box to do even more of the traditional exercises.
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I've found that one of the benefits of a rowing machine is that it leverages a number of different muscle groups in both the upper and lower body, as well as the core (critical). The caveat as noted by N. Miller is that it is important to have good form when you do it. Done correctly it will work out muscles in the arms, legs, back, stomach and chest (as well as others that don't immediately pop into my head). It really is a full body workout with aerobic benefits as well.
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For the most part, lateral movements, yes. But there's more than just back and forth drills that a slide board would limit (i'm thinking of the burpees and the floor work)
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Unless you have some great restrictions of joint movement you can reach all areas of your back. Just switch hands and approach either up or down. If you have some joint restrictions, yes you will need a partner. We have found out that to do lower back areas (including the buttocks area) it is best to have a partner. My wife and I are "gym rats" and find this product very helpful in relieving the results of an over indulgence in the gym.
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Yes, it's actually a good workout for the whole body, especially in the upright elliptical position- you will feel it in your torso as well as your arms and legs. You can increase the resistance to meet your personal needs. The resistance effects both the handles and the pedals. You can do one constant resistance or choose one of the pre-programed modes that adjusts intermittently to simulate going up and down hills, etc. In the recumbent bike position it is more focused on the lower body workout. Thanks for the question - it's was a good reminder for me to start using this machine more often! Yes, it's actually a good workout for the whole body, especially in the upright elliptical position- you will feel it in your torso as well as your arms and legs. You can increase the resistance to meet your personal needs. The resistance effects both the handles and the pedals. You can do one constant resistance or choose one of the pre-programed modes that adjusts intermittently to simulate going up and down hills, etc. In the recumbent bike position it is more focused on the lower body workout. Thanks for the question - it's was a good reminder for me to start using this machine more often!
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Yes, you can pedal either the legs or arms in forward and reverse directions to work different muscle groups.
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I use it lying down on the floor. Exercise is primarily legs, but I experience stretching/movement in my back as well.
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You might be OK as is, but you could check with a trainer at a gym - try your YMCA or college, too. You might get some tips on how to fill in gaps - a broader range of exercises, or a different schedule (for a change of pace - upper body one time, and lower body the next).
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Yes mam there is a small booklet with some exercises listed. Also you can google a lot of extra exercises if that's not enough.
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yes if you work hard enough. I added arm stretch/ rope to exercise upper body to the machine....
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This does allow full body movement. In my experience, there is no down side other than requiring assistance to put it on.
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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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I agree with previous comment - this is GREAT, but for the neck , not low back. I've also had lumbar back issues and use a back extension device called True Back Sport (got it years ago and not sure it's still available) - also for free so even better, I do McKenzie exercise for lumbar spine - which is lying on stomach on the floor, relaxing hips, pelvis and legs into floor then pushing upper body up with arms so back extends and holding for a while (I do a count of ten), then relax back down and repeat (5 to 10 times). This (plus some weight training, core body strengthening) has kept my lower back happy for years : ) I agree with previous comment - this is GREAT, but for the neck , not low back. I've also had lumbar back issues and use a back extension device called True Back Sport (got it years ago and not sure it's still available) - also for free so even better, I do McKenzie exercise for lumbar spine - which is lying on stomach on the floor, relaxing hips, pelvis and legs into floor then pushing upper body up with arms so back extends and holding for a while (I do a count of ten), then relax back down and repeat (5 to 10 times). This (plus some weight training, core body strengthening) has kept my... » Read More I agree with previous comment - this is GREAT, but for the neck , not low back. I've also had lumbar back issues and use a back extension device called True Back Sport (got it years ago and not sure it's still available) - also for free so even better, I do McKenzie exercise for lumbar spine - which is lying on stomach on the floor, relaxing hips, pelvis and legs into floor then pushing upper body up with arms so back extends and holding for a while (I do a count of ten), then relax back down and repeat (5 to 10 times). This (plus some weight training, core body strengthening) has kept my lower back happy for years : ) « Show Less