What weight should I buy - female, 45 years old, average fitness, using for squats, etc.?
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I bought the 36lb bar. I think it is light for squats (41 year old female) however that's the heaviest bar they had.
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I have a 12,18, 24. I am male, almost 40. My main target when buying was for my shoulders. I love all of them! I use the 24 for my arms and shoulders, and it's a heavier 24 pounder that it sounds like! I can do lunges/squats with it as well. I also like my 18. It is almost the perfect all-around multi-use bar. Not too heavy, yet just stout enough to get toned-up nicely without hurting yourself! I like incorporating this bar into some sit-ups also. Great toning bar I like my 12 to take for a walk around the block and use it similar to an aerobic-class device. Great for sculpting arms, shoulders and abs as I walk the dog. For you, try something in the 16-20 pound range. You can always work your way up or down from there. Eventually you may have several as I do. I started at the 24, then got the 18, and then the 12. Remember the heavier you get, the fewer rep's you will feel like doing. So if you want the aerobic/cardio aspect of your exercising , you will feel like pumping out more rep's with a lighter bar
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It depends on your current level of fitness. Will you be modifying to start? A good pair of cross training shoes, a mat for stretch & Yoga, and a set of resistance bands. I prefer the kind that combine a single band with detachable handles. Some starter sets (3 diff level resistance bands, handles, and a door adapter). You can add on from there.
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I'm a lady and didn't have any trouble putting it together by myself. Several reviews said it was really difficult to assemble and the directions were poor, but I didn't have any trouble. I did pay attention to the pictures though. I don't see why it wouldn't be a good machine for a 50-something woman to use. You can adjust the resistence to accomodate your strength level.
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Anyone else tried hoist? I think I am going to buy them, they seem like the best choice for p90x, thoughts?
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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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If you are older that 14 years and have an average size, One size fits all. I weight 80KG and 1.90 Mts tall. My Wife is 50Kg and she's 1.60Mts tall. We both use the same HRM.
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The squat bar is sturdy enough for 405 maybe more but I don't need to go any heavier. What I did was purchase and olympic bar as well.
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This is an excellent product that I'm really happy to have. It might support a heavier person. I'm a little over 200, I'll bet it will work. You might want to call the company or just try it.
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Hi nancy! Id be happy to answer that. The weights are in front and back! And you cand equally distribute them as well theres fmroom for an extra three pound pocket. Now ive come across another product recommendation id like to share. There is a hyperwear product for men and another for women. Its about half as heavy, But its possibly more functional because it contains a conpression aspect.... You can actually sprint! I hope you weigh both options, The compression hyper wear is about 40 more expensive. Its compression ive aquired is good enough for subtle yoga poses. As i wear my mir.... Daily; its only good for gracile movements. Is sensoray aspect is beneficial and my body has drastically improved. My resting heart rate is is the 90th percentile and my endurance and even my shape in four weeks. I just love it.... Pushing to earn the hyperwear compression to build my body in a balance of motions. 29 has been a major slowing of my quickness I hope this helps...cheers Matt j
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Sounds like you are about the height of the woman in the picture of the treadmill. It was recommended by a man who was about 5'11 and was a personal trainer. It should be fine. I used it because it fit under my stand-up desk. I still use it there.If I had it to do over again I would look for one with a small footprint, like this, but with padding in the platform. It has worked fine for a few years now. We had to adjust the belt a couple of times because it would get off center and rub against the side making noxious smells of burning tread. But once we adjusted it was fine.
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Hard question to answer-depends on your fitness level-did you try what the woman in the dvd is using
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Good Afternoon,Thanks for the email. No certain age for these products, any form of weight/resistance training is at your own discretion. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks once again. Best Regards,Tyler
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I would say I'm in decent shape and can use it pretty effectively. If you prefer quick short steps, you will stay at the top of the stepper, for longer (I think harder) steps, let yourself down a little farther each time by moving more slowly. I wouldn't call it gym quality, but I get a good workout especially for endurance if I do over 20 minutes at a time.
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Try to find the manual online or call the company - I know it mentioned recommended top weights in the manual (but mine is filed at my office and I don't have it with me where I am). Keep in mine the weight of any computer, etc, equipment that will also be on top, and how much effort you want to put forth each time you crank it up and down. My top only weighed about 20 pounds, and I wouldn't want it any more difficult to crank (but then again I am a 30 old woman, without arms of steel, so all of that is to be considered!). I want to say the recommended total weight was still in the "hundreds" range. Try to find the manual online or call the company - I know it mentioned recommended top weights in the manual (but mine is filed at my office and I don't have it with me where I am). Keep in mine the weight of any computer, etc, equipment that will also be on top, and how much effort you want to put forth each time you crank it up and down. My top only weighed about 20 pounds, and I wouldn't want it any more difficult to crank (but then again I am a 30 old woman, without arms of steel, so all of that is to be considered!). I want to say the recommended total weight was still in the... » Read More Try to find the manual online or call the company - I know it mentioned recommended top weights in the manual (but mine is filed at my office and I don't have it with me where I am). Keep in mine the weight of any computer, etc, equipment that will also be on top, and how much effort you want to put forth each time you crank it up and down. My top only weighed about 20 pounds, and I wouldn't want it any more difficult to crank (but then again I am a 30 old woman, without arms of steel, so all of that is to be considered!). I want to say the recommended total weight was still in the "hundreds" range. « Show Less
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I would recommend the women's vest. It goes up to 30 lbs and it more suited for a lady's frame. Search womens MIR vest. Unless you need something heavier.
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I'm 5'3 female 195 lbs. It's ok for me. As long as you don't need "substantial" workout eqpt, it's ok. If you want something more solid, make another choice. It's the seat that is a bit wiggly, but then I'm not using it so much that it's a bother.
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It was actually for my girlfriend, but she squats almost 300 lbs in it with no trouble. If you are going over 405 or 500 I might recommend a leather one.