is this weighty enough to sit right on and contact your chest area instead of hover on your chest area at a distance?
1024344
no it slips and slides hard to position. the plastic is very stiff. I do not recommend this product
1024345
It has sufficient weight, and the Velcro tabs let you put it in exactly the right place. It's very nicely designed.I am speaking as a male, and the area for heating that I was going for was the upper shoulders and neck. Never really thought about how well he heats the chest. If that's what you are looking for, perhaps there is something better?
1064591
Your weight will be spread around the "sit bone"area..... Weather that helps, I'm not sure...
1775150
I wear it right betweenthe chest muscles and the solarplexsus. After putting it on with the transceiver unit facing forward I whet my finger with a bit of spittle and than whet each pickup pad and than press them down against my skin for a good connection. I have never had a problem.
1997306
You can't lay on it. The handle is long enough to reach between your shoulders. I helps, though, if you have someone use it on you. You can adjust the vibration from low to high and about 3 levels in between. We usually use the 2nd level.
2191456
Yes! It works well in the most sensitive areas so it would do well on your chest.
1277973
No.it's not thick enough for comfort for your weight. I would go with a futon or a much thicker mattress.
2160657
I think so. Hubby and I are no light weights (in the 200's) and we are both comfortable on ours. However, the whole comfort thing is very subjective.
1266025
It seems to sit better by holding it's place when moving around. Comfort is hard to answer as it is subjective. My 9 year old daughter can dance around with this and it seems to stay on.
542135
C.J.-- I like that this exercise bike has both contact pads on the handle-bars, as well as the POLAR chest strap Heart Rate Monitor (HRM). When I am just hopping on the bike while watching a little TV, the contact pads work well just to double check my levels. When I am going for a real workout, the chest strap is the way to go. I have other POLAR HRM products, and I never do an official workout without one of them. This included chest strap works with my POLAR Fitness Trainer, and I have found POLAR chest straps work with many commercial treadmills at the gym. It really is critical to know your HR, as perceived workload is rarely accurate and highly dependent upon mood & environment. If I am going to take the time to workout, I want to know that I am using my time effectively, and not slacking. Other times, when I just want some movement while watching TV or listening to a Podcast, I use the contact pads. Regarding the fan...I get really hot fairly fast during a workout. I find this fan sufficient. I wouldn't want something bigger or stronger that close to my face. I also want enough silence to hear my TV/Podcast in peace, not a hurricane in the face. If I wanted a larger fan (hasn't happened yet), I can put a tower fan several feet away. I didn't notice the problem with the custom workouts, because I set up 2 that I wanted anyway, as soon as I got the bike. Maybe you could use "Guest User" to get to the pre-programmed workouts? Oh, and make sure you have a pad, or something similarly protective & easy to clean under the machine, as sweating is part of an 85% HR workout. I haven't noticed any movement or vibration that could mark my hardwood floors, but I wouldn't want to discover it through scratches or indentations after-the-fact. I hope you end up loving your bike as much as I do.
1836333
The weight distribution is better if it is at the waist. It doesn't dig into my neck as much. However you're gonna flip it around as you're using it anyway.
1890301
Unfortunately, not...unless you attach to one of the top loop (wouldn't advise). On both sides are shoulder padding. If you do attach, it'd have to be around belly or just at the chest.
1333129
It may be small. It is liberal on me but I am 5'3" and weigh 115. I also removed most of the weights cause it feels heavier when worn.
576049
Well doug, it weighs about 65 pounds but its not centeralized its spread out evenly over the entire body. If you have a thick leather belt around the wast it should talk the load off and feel almost like nothing for a few hours
2248667
Not really ... the handles sit on top of your shoulders. I doubt that you could position it to massage your shoulders very well.
1253493
It does not feel heavy to me. But if you want to feel more secure about it and if you have a scale at home, put 5 1/2 pounds of books or a binder or similar object on the scale and once you have approximated the weight, try it on your lap and see how it feels. That might help you decide. Good luck.
2025796
It depends on weight.If you are light-it will work fine, but i'd still recommend to be at least 30 degrees laying/sitting. Feels better that way
1700111
I have certainly strapped it on and gotten a reading while sitting at rest at my desk.This is a generally recommended use, i.e. obtaining a resting heart reading, even for atheletes.You may need to moisten the contact pads or use an electrolyte gel product to get reliable readings.