Is this a machine that does not put a lot of stress on knees. I have bad knees. I usually use a elliptical...
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Yes! Your walking on a belt over steel plates. This is a terrible unit. What to buy mine for $1,000? I paid $4,000!
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Bobbi got it right. While it does not say so. You can add weights to the bar that holds your knees when doing pull downs and they use the machine to do curls and other lifting exercises. It is a well made machine that works very well.
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It works fine on both upper and lower body. If you want to concentrate on your upper body, then you just use your legs less and work the sticks with your upper body. If you are new to ellipticals, I suggest you try one out in the gym first before purchasing an elliptical. You don't want to get stuck with something that you're not going to use. Hope that helps.
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there's a black knob in the front just tighten it, but actually better not increasing it a lot, as it will get hot and start whistling. I had the problem of it making noise until I used my head and figured it was because i had it too tight. It now works beautifully and I use every day for 30 minutes. Had had knee surgery and and I went thru therapy afterwards and one of the other people in there said she had one and loved it, so I asked the therapist and she said by all means when you finish your therapy here, just continue using the Stamina. I love it. Been using about 1 month now and not only does my knee feel better but both legs love the exercise, as i'm not an outside walker, great little machine and great price. Good luck !
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You lay on the floor or a hard surface,put your ankles on the top, turn the machine on, it moves every part of your body.You can feel the circulation. especally good for people that are not able to get out and walk, but good for anyone. I like the machine and should use it at least twice a day. I would suggest a yoga mat to lay on.It is a passive exercise where the machine moves you, instead of you moving the machine.
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It is a good all around exersize machine. you use your legs and your arms. Yes it does pull on your stomach muscles. I use it mostly for a quick workout. you can get your heart rate up . If you want you can work up a sweat. I have had mine for 15 years. they are well built.
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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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Better ask a physical therapist because I do not know how it would help knees being hard and and unbendable. I use it to sit upon and when I do exercises where I put my feet upon it. It is great for standing upon and balancing.
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Not quite. The fan is a little weak and the machine is a little wobbly. I still use mine, but there have been several times that I have contemplated rejoining the gym so I could have access to better equipment.
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haven't had that problem yet. i'm sure i will though. this thing has been a nightmare from the day i received it in that mangled box they delivered it in. definitely learned my lesson. don't be a cheap bastard when buying equipment that is normally expensive. a good reliable elliptical should cost around 3k or more. this thing is a joke. sorry i don't have a better answer regarding the display.
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We are using under an elliptical machine on top of carpet. It's quiet but I don't know how it compares to a treadmill
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not so much as other machines you can use your hole body, for me I have very weak legs also with a very bad back and it has helped me a lot love it
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I Love this machine. Does it work? It depends if you use it consistently. I feel great when I use it. I typically do squats, ab twists and air boxing to get a total body workout. Last week I actually was on with my weights. I do not regret getting this machine but give it your best and I believe it will be good to your body :)
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I've just ordered one but have had similar machines in the past. You can basically do "pistol squats" and get just as good of a workout as you can with a leg press machine (which I use all the time at the gym too).
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I have knee problems (my knee cap is off to the side). Using this machine aggravated my pain to the point that I had to stop using it.
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This machine has a teeter-toddler motion side to side so it's not a jerky motion. It can also be set up with a vibration motion. I'm not a Dr but it is good for my joints and back. I think if you use it on the lower settings you would like it.
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The Diamondback elliptical is extremely heavy and well balanced. It has rubber feet too. My husband is close to 200 lbs., and it doesn't move at all. I would think it would be just fine for you.