It looks as if you can 'cheat' the exercise by pressing down with your heal quite easily. is this true?
250538
Yes just like most any other weight lifting exercise. If done with correct form there are great benefits from this machine.
250539
We'll everything depends what kind of form you got and how much weight. But you can do different excersices with this machine
270552
I'm not sure that I know what you mean. UNDER?? I know that it is efficient, and only works as hard as you do. You can apply it lightly or with a bit of pressure. Will quit if you press too hard.
1509634
Probably not. I found that this is a little bit of a workout in holding poses and the techniques the ask you to use. However, I just skipped what I couldn't do. I am very inflexible, but I do workout and have quite a bit of strength.
534987
It's tolerable! You can turn it down in areas that may snap to much. For instance, my under arms are sensitive so I put it at a level 3 and I've had good results. No pain no gain.
285293
That's a very good question which I don't have an answer to. However, I would certainly try it and if it worked, it would be amazing. I still can't believe how quick and easy it was/is to pump up exercise balls!
1421794
I am not all that coordinated and have had no problems. It will take a few times to get the steps down, but once you do the will become second nature. This is by far my favorite workout and the best one I have found that works my entire body. Enjoy and have fun!
358705
I would recommend having the machine on the lowest setting if you are not a constant exerciser. Then slowly increase the speed little by little until you are comfortable with the results.
1372231
No. This is absolutely not a good workout for older folks -- there is a lot of jumping around that's occuring, and it's very strenuous. The stress that this workout will place on your joints and bones is something that I would NEVER suggest an older person undertake. I'll go even further and state that you would probably risk permanent injury to yourself if you were to undertake this exercise at an advanced age.
1579647
Yes you can....there are settings to steup or step down depending on where you use it..
349543
There are pushups in chalean extreme workouts, but not in every workout. There are modifiers if you can't do them on your toes.
2144981
Yes. I highly recommend that feature! You can vary the incline and resistance without breaking stride or interrupting your workout.
1665462
I don't think so, but you can trick it by "tapping" it lightly with your finger if you are taking too long. Every time the weight changes a little the shut-off timer resets. Doing this only changes the weight momentarily, as the number should go back to what is was before the tap (if it is working properly).
1422912
Yes, if the tension is too loose for you it's convenience to switch to a higher tension. The higher the individual's weight the higher the tension must be to prevent the trampoline from bottoming out. So far, I really like it :)
1563450
Yes you can you become completely inverted I have not done any ab workout, because I can not stay inverted for very long, the blood runs to my head This is very hard to assemble, the instuctions are not very good. If you do purchase this, when putting together finger tighten the screws first and then tighten after assembled. I used a small rolled up towel behind my back for strech, that seems to help. If I could do over, I really dont think I would purchase.
534988
It is comparable to getting a tattoo, IMO. But you can control the intensity somewhat by changing the setting. Also, you can take breaks and go at your own pace, etc.
2049851
I suppose that if you have really good balance and aren't worried about falling, you could let go. I don't. Also, I find it easier to get the treadmill moving at a good clip if I am holding on.
2120843
You can do it but it does take a bit of "muscle". I'm 5'7", 130 lbs and pretty fit. I use a 9 volt air mattress pump to start it and finish it off with the hand pump to get to pressure. Probably takes me 10 minutes total. I definitely need to put my body weight into the last couple minutes. Totally worth it though!