I want a self powered elliptical that is for running/walking -- forward stride rather than climbing motion. Does this one fit that description?
830847
This machine is a true elliptical that can be inclined and the resistance can be increased, but it is still an elliptical/climbing movement which is not self powered but is powered by the user.
830848
Great value for the cost. Consider hiring someone to assemble. Read the manual to ensure you start off correctly and aren't frustrated when you input the wrong command. Outstanding machine.
1974735
It is not - it is a heavy piece of equipment, and I would have to say, once set up it really is not something you would move. It is awesome though - really sturdy equipment that allows for a great workout and a quiet workout. It is wonderful if you are looking for low impact, aerobic exercise! The only downside to this recumbent elliptical is you cannot change the tension, but I find it to be a great work-out regardless. And it is (or at least when I looked) difficult to find a recumbent elliptical for home use! I highly recommend it.
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I'm not familiar with how the Precor elliptical incline works, but I assume it's similar to the mechanism on our Precor treadmill, a physical change in angle. RangeWolf desribed it perfectly-the back tracks elevate. You can add increased resistance to that separately if you choose to do so, for a double whammy (so to speak). I reiterate-I LOVE my Sole E95 elliptical.
1641153
There is no incline option per se on this or any elliptical I have used but you CAN adjust the effort level. The "drag" is increased magnetically so the motion stays smooth. I think you would be happy with this.
1228318
Dont know but i would guess no. The heart monitor that came with it is useless so i bought my own finger o2 heart rate monitor. But i do not use it all the time. The elliptical is a great work out, i bought it for the work out not the heart monitor.
166625
I've had inconsistent results on an elliptical. It doesn't work in a pocket, but it works sometimes when clipped at the waist. It matter a lot exactly where it is clipped. An inch or two one way or another seems to matter, and I've gotten better at positioning over time. But I need to check constantly. No problem on a treadmill, where putting it in a pocket works fine for me.
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Yes. Very simple manual operation on this one. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles but is well built. Note that the walking/running deck is very solid. A lot of treadmills in this price range have softer decks. This one is built sturdy and can take a hammering while running. If you like the softer/spongier feel of some treadmills for walking, you might consider another brand. Good luck!
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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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Hello. I'm also 5 feet tall and wondering if anyone ever answered your question. I want to buy an elliptical and they all seem to cater to tall people! I had to have the pedals of last one I owned removed and moved forward, putting wood blocks underneath to also raise me up. Otherwise I the only way I could reach the handles was to walk in a leaning forward position. ANYONE out there with advice for us shrimps?
1229884
I don't use an elliptical but I think it should. You can email withings and they can have a better answer
1730331
Yes, it is. The uphill slope angle allows for a great workout. So far, no problems with the machine. Although (as with all treadmills) they do take a while to put together, and remember to install it in the room you plan on using it.
1647657
I am 5'7" and have a shorter stride. It took me a bit to get used to the stride of the machine but I don't feel like its an issue now. Because his stride is so long you might try to find a machine with a similar stride in a store for him to test before you make a purchase. This is the only elliptical I have ever used for an extended amount of time so it is all I know. My brother ,who is about my height, seemed to think the stride was strange the first time he was on it but after a little while he adjusted, he has tested many ellipticals.
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its a stairstepper not an elliptical . I would answer all of them .It has a long step , so you can stand toward the front, middle or toward the back of the step to work different muscles and make it harder or easier to peddle.I prefer this to bikes .I have a gt and a nishiki .I like the zike better. you can find videos on the zike website or on u tube. It took me a while to get used to it. I never did stairsteppers longer than 5 minutes, before buying the zike. I rode 10 min first time next time 20 ,than 30 and 40. I regularly do 45 minutes, 3 times a week. You burn 30% more calories than a bike. I cannot do as much distance as I do on a bike ,roughly 2/3 the mileage,in my 45 minutes. It has only 7 speeds. It Is hard if you have hills. I ride a rail trail only. It is mostly flat .One bridge I go over always makes me walk, because the gear shifter is only recommended to change 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 7th to 1st gear quickly, but one gear at a time. All in all its well worth it. I am 56 the bike was giving me a sore butt amongst other things. The zike I got in sept 2014. So I used it 2 months. I had a little knee sorenes at first ,probably because I use different muscles ,nothing serious. I think a full season will be a better test.
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Yes, b/c that's what I want to use it for, for a treadmill sit/stand desk set-up, walking between 0.5 and 2.0 mph, just to keep the circulation going and give me energy for my real workouts. The TreadDesk company says you need a stronger continous hp motor b/c the low but constant use is more taxing on the mechanism. That is also why I'm looking at the Merit 725T Plus treadmill. Check out the specs. Much higher. Newer model.
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It is best used for walking but I did jog just to see what it can do. The machine was just fine. As far as a full blown run I have no idea. I am not the running kind of gal. ; )
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JAnkeyThis is definitely an elliptical, though it has no place to put a book or papers. I watch tv when I use it to distract me from the workout so I don't keep looking at the clock.
288116
I'm sorry, I do not have this piece of equipment any longer. I returned it about 1 month after I purchased it due to difficult to use and couldn't get ANYONE to talk to on the phone, but that was about 2 years ago, maybe it's different now. I purchased an EPIC elliptical from Dick's and love it.