How many pounds of resistance does this machine offer? I know it has 12 settings but that is not specific enough for me.
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I have no way of testing the pounds, but I can compare it to a basic gym machine. It holds up, might need some tightening here and there, due to the light nature of the machine. I use setting 3 every day, and I love it! Just heavy enough to make me sweat, but easy on my knee.
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We are going to see if the answer is in the instruction booklet, unless you have already done this??
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The manufacturers literature does not specify psi level. For women this is a good beginners workout machine but if your looking to bulk up this is not the way. Also the straps do come loose often and the seat is uncomfortable for more than 30 mins.
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The simple answer is, "No." The resistance is only as little or great as the amount of weight on the machine, which is why there is a place for weights to be added just below the seat.
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Yes, Laura. The unit has a wide range. At the lowest level, there is just about zero resistance and it is very easy to pedal. The adjustments increments are small, so she resistance can be added just a little bit at at time -- if that is desired.
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This is my first machine so I don't know what you mean. But there are 6 different pulse types to choose from, and from 1-9 bars for the strength/intensity. I have never gone over 4 bars on intensity. Hope this helps some.
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Hello Sue,It is an excellent machine, we use it in our Weight Loss Center for our customers. It is quite popular among our clients.It can hold up to 200 pounds.
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I get a good workout on it. I am very out if shape after having a baby but I only use it with one or 2 (at most) of the resistance bands. If I put all 4 on I cant do my workout bc I can't do more than 5 reps... I would recommend this machine. For $150 bucks, I think it's a great workout. Really sculpts and tones and builds strength. My husband uses it too and he is very fit and strong and he seems to get a decent workout on it. I would buy it again.
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It depends, the heavy one could work for you, I used to put 110 lbs resistance in the abductor machine and I feel great with this bands. But maybe you are looking for something more challenging, if it so go for the x-heavy and xx-heavy set :)
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You will feel the use of it all over. There are no resistance settings on the cheapest models. I think you get some cardio work done by using this. It all depends on how you use it and leaning way back and way forward, you will feel it. For the price it is a good deal.
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Cindy,The Tower 200 comes with 3 sets of resistance bands that use a system of pulleys and they are already assembled, so all you have to do is take it out and hang it up and you're ready to go. The resistance levels are: Gray-capped cord has 25 lbs., Black-capped cord has 35 lbs., and the red-capped cord has 40 lbs. of resistance. You can use one at a time, a combination, or all 3 (on each side) at once. It also comes with hand grips and ankle straps so you can work just about any muscle you want to. I really enjoy mine and it is very easy to set up and take down. Hope this helps.
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I would recommend you get to the point of being able to do one, but it may still work. I could only do 1 or 2 when I got it. The bands that come with it gives a lot of resistance so it probably will work.
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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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If you are talking about the actual weight of the product than it is about 4 pounds. You can get up to I think 71 pounds of resistance on each side because the resistance strength on each band. An example is the 23 pound band is less than a pound but if you use it you can get 23 pounds of resistance out of it if not more depending on how much you stretch the band.
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It comes with 3 bands which allows for a maximum weight resistance of 101.2 lbs. However, you can buy additional bands which would allow you a maximum of 138.6 lbs.
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No - this does not offer as much resistance as the gym models. You'll only notice if/when you are in decent shape (which I am on occasion) & it is the only thing I'd change about this elliptical. I still get a decent workout though & for the price, this machine has held up very well for over 4 years.
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I didn't realize you couldn't put more resistance on it than cycle at it's own pace. But, hey it's movement, and I know I'll be using it more than the one which requires you to cycle it. It just would have been nice to have the option, when you felt a little more energetic. Ha But I just got my machine today and I need to post a question, may not be the right place, but does anyone have one that stops moving periodically. Just wondering if this one has a short, or it just does that.
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This is very good machine but is not for heavy duty, the user guide marks support maximum weight 250 pounds, I think this is the limit to get full benefits.
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Simply, No. Sorry. You should also know that I'm not thrilled with it; in fact, very disappointed. It doesn't generate enough resistance to be worthwhile, despite the highest "8" setting. And when I tried to contact the manufacturer to ask about any additional, internal (i.e., inside the mechanism) adjustment possibilities, they never responded.