does the motion use more calf muscles or more quads? or gluts?
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It is better than riding in a stationery position even if you don't go far. I am not in competition with anyone, just trying to keep on the move anyway I can and go some place. I also have a recumbent trike, bike and Trikke.
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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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It uses more quads, gluts, core & then calf muscles like an elliptical machine
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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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The Leg press is similiar enough to a gym experience, certainly the exercise gets the muscle groups covered. The machine does not have a way to do a true squat that I have found...the range of motion for a leg press does not really feel like doing squats
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????? I really don't understand the question. BUT, I will review in that these are great - one of the best exercise methods I have ever purchased. FYI... This is a unit with three (3) cables.
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It does not contain a lot of jumping, etc. They show you variations too so you can alter the routine. It's a great workout!
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TurboFire does have Lunges, Squats and you JUMP alot. You can watch one of the trainers that is doing a less intense workout. Pay attention to the disclaimer because they want you to be safe.
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It depends on the resistance you select. Most importantly, you will tone your leg if you follow the instructions.
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There are three settings I think. I have two boards and keep the new one above in our alternate home in the bay area. I can't be sure but think this is right. I do know that the lowest angle is higher and stretches the calf/achilles well compared to my one here on which I need to go to the second level for the same stretch. The highest angle is too high for most anyone. Hope this helps. I love the board and it works great!
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When you say the BACK of your legs i take that to mean your hamstrings. This machine does not work that muscle it works your calves only. It does not come with weights.
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I bought this to stretch the muscles in my rather habitually tight calves and thus help my back pain. I am not clear that one of its functions is to build up cAlf muscles. Try asking a physical therapist or trainer at a well equipped gym. Those are the two places I always see slant boards.
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I dont know it is really heavy when i slide it to move it, i love it my calves keep growing i like it better than the stand up machine, do slow negatives to build the most muscle
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Yes, the whole movement starts with a strong push downwards with your legs. Once that first movement the rest is relatively easy but the first push is strong.
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Hi Lynne, parts of the workout are tough o knees, but there are alternative moves that I do instead. The lunges are hard on the knees.
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The base goes up and down (only about an inch or so) from side to side. The machine has a speed control that makes it go faster or slower--your choice. While it's vibrating, you can add to your workout by doing squats, arm pumps, even sit on it and do leg lifts. Several variations of exercises are shown in the operations manual. Good workout of joints and muscles, especially for those that can't walk very far like me.
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I've found that the high intensity, slow motion increases muscle since its more of a resistance/strength training and the low intensity with fast motion does more of a cardio workout and burns more calories. Either one is going to do you good, it just depends on which one you feel like doing! I personally love the low with fast motion :)
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Both. It's an Ok DVD workout, Very energetic. Just need to go at your own pace in the beginning.
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There's actually very little dancing. They try to hide the workout by making it look like dancing, but it's really not. There is a lot of twisting & the modified is very little modification (essentially walking instead of jumping). I don't recommend it for anyone with weak knees, he constantly gives safety reminders due to all the knee action involved.