how much of a workout is this compared to a glider? I'm looking to replace ours.
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Not to sure what kind of glider you have, but this rowing machine has an adjustment to turn and make it looser of tighter. You get a work out for your arms, legs, belly and butt. I get tired doing it and sore too. It is one of the better machines I have purchased. Through the years I have had around 4 different ones.
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The glider is easier, I never could get this to work right. I think the kind with a rope that you pull is a lot easier. Mine is just sitting and nobody is using it.
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By glider. I can only guess that you mean an elliptical machine. To me, the rower is much better because it incorporates more of the body. I have an elliptical machine as well and it gives a good cardio workout however, it only seems to work the legs. The rower incorporates the legs, back, and arms while delivering a cardio workout. This machine can be adjusted to make each row stroke difficult to develop strength as well. I hope this helps.
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The 12 footer will track better and be slightly faster but be slightly less maneuverable. Get the 12 footer if you can afford it - should only be a few pounds more as far as weight goes.
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Hi Linda, I actually don't know the answer to your question. My use involves simply jumping on it and exercising. I tend to work up quite a sweat. So I just assume it's burning a lot of calories. Wish I could tell you more. Maybe Schwinn can help? Best of Luck! Ron
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I chose this particular model because a person is able to do more exercises on this machine. Also the resistance can be maxed out at 410lbs. Another plus is the lat pull down attachment. If you use your mind you can actually get pretty creative with the equipment available and do exercises that aren't listed
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I am using it for 2 gliders... there is definitely enough room for them, I have the feeding doors tied down. The sliding up and down doors can be annoying. also it is a little wobbly but totally secure and safe for them. If you are going to get a wheel get a smaller one because I had to take the cage partially apart to get my wheel in. It is a pain to assemble and disassemble. The cleaning tray makes it easy to clean up though.. slide wipe, done. If you get it I suggest only putting in one shelf, or maybe no shelves, I had 3 in at one time, but less shelves=more toys. I am looking for a cage of about the same size that would be a bit better to work with right now. I would say this is a decent starter cage since I started with it.
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To be honest i cant remember as I bought it a lIttle while ago, but the air climber is OK, but doesnt provide as much resistance as I would have liked. You have to go very fast to try and break a sweat! My old Argos one which was discontinued was much better as a workout but unfortunately broke after a few years of hammer! I haven't found one which is that good since!
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I have had my Schwinn 520 for over 6 months and I use it four days a week. I had a recumbent bike before and I receive a much better workout on the 520. I would buy it again. I had my knee replaced 3 years ago and thanks to the 520 I am able to maintain strength in the leg.
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as far as a workout goes it is very good. but it does have pedals and if all you use it for is arms, it would be nice to modify it yourself with some handle grips instead. My mom use it for her arms as well as legs, its more comfortable for the legs though.
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I don't know. Workout is NOT as intense as an elliptical though. So far have only kept track of my time on it.
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I bought one with bands rather than springs for noise sake (lack of noise). I live in a condo and need to do high intensity intervals in the early morning hours without making my neighbors hate me. This one was a trial device. I didn't want to make a huge investment into something I wouldn't want to continue long term. So, the bands started coming loose after about 6 months. I continued fine with two bands gone but had to ditch it when the third came loose. I have since upgraded to a heavier duty band rebounder. A little about my use: I am petite (short) and weigh 120 pounds, but I hammered this trampoline 5 days per week for 30 minute sessions. I did incredibly intense intervals. I highly recommend it if you want to "test". If you already know you will use it long term, then I'd probably go with a higher end model.
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We got it for the higher weight rating too. Not that we're doing triple reverse back flips, but I've been on this with my kids for a total of 350 lbs with no issues during or after. Perhaps a better admonishment would be to not have a single person heavier than 250 lbs bounce as I can see the combination of weight AND a lot downward force causing the "tarp" to sag down to half the height of the legs. Even then, the bigger issue would be more for anyone else in the trampoline at the same time that is lighter weight as it could launch them up pretty good like a sling shot.
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Have you considered a rebounder? Check them out. Especially one with a stability bar - no worries about weather, you can use it any time, it's MUCH more fun than a treadmill...I've worked my way to spending 40 minutes per day on it, and there are videos you can buy to actually do a routine on it.
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Without looking at the stats, I believe they the Freestyle is heavier. I used a lightweight Gazelle once, and it hopped when I worked out. Prefer the heavier.
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It's not self-propelled, so it can be a workout. You might want to look elsewhere.
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I had a Total Gym 1000 a few years ago. It folded up but it was a bit of a job (I'm 6', 205 & fairly strong.) This product seems slightly heavier than the current Total Gyms in this price range, but is half the cost. If you can afford the price difference maybe you should go with what you know. When you get used to either and in decent shape I bet either will be a snap. I think I'm going to try the Weider.
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I don't find it heavy as much as I do awkward to handle. I usually grab the back of the seat and drag it across the carpet in a bumpy way. i found some straight furnature gliders at the hardware store and stuck them on for an easier glide. After I got tile on floor I'd put a towel under the back leg, tilt the back of chair down and glide it into place. It works ok for me because I only use it once a month and store it in the garage in between. If you plan to take it from place to place this one is not that kind of portable.
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Depend on how you're going to use it. Kids? Adults? Daily? Every once in a while? 10 minute sessions? 30 minute sessions? The more use, the more you need a sturdier model. I bought this one to replace the one that we had bought 15 yrs ago that had begun to wear where the fabric attached to the clips that hold it to the frame. Ours ReboundAir Standard that we have now is used by 2 adults who weigh 160-175 lbs each. Used by at least one of us daily. Still looks & as good as it did when we took it out of the box 2 yrs ago; feels like it has the same amount of bounce, too. From what I can tell at this point, it looks as if it will perform as well as the previous one did.