I have herniated discs L4 and L5. When using a treadmill, I'm told not to use an incline. How does the Bowflex differ?
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I don't think it does. Mine is a 5-6 inch incline all the time. The treadles on mine don't go up and down more than an inch so it's always at an incline. If I "loosen" them up, they kinda go down with a thud every step which is very annoying, hence keeping them on the tightest setting. I have to say, it's the easiest aerobic workout that really works. You don't have to walk fast, just a steady pace...what ever you are comfortable with. If walking up a wheelchair ramp hurts your back, (the treadclimber is about the same incline) then this is not the machine for you.
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It actually might not work for you because the stepping combination, along with the treadle action does have an alternating upward step motion. This may actually be more irritating for your back, since it alternates stepping up. I am a therapist, but check with either your PT or your MD who did your surgery.
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I'm considering a Bowflex, and have the same issue. Do you think it's possible to tilt the machine back, insert the vertical beam, then return it to a vertical position and screw the parts together? Thanks.
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It is approximately 10" at 0 incline and about 18" at full incline. I measured this at the console end of the belt. Remember you will be at least 24" back from where I measured so the actual height of where you are working out would be several inches less than the 18" at full incline.
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Yes, the incline is manual. Not sure of the percentage but it isn't too high. It has 3 different levels you can't incline it to but they are not steep at all.
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The bench can be adjusted. It can be declined for any decline an workout. It can be positioned for incline bench press and can be upright for seated OH Press. The bench however does not lie flat, this is a big disappointment as I wanted a flat/ incline/ decline bench. It is very sturdy but would not recommend using it outside, the bolts were the first thing to rust. I am a personal trainer and use the bench for my classes, great beginners bench but if you are an experienced weight lifter definitely invest in a bench that can take up to 600 pounds. This bench holds up to 300 lbs including person and weight. Hope this helps. The bench can be adjusted. It can be declined for any decline an workout. It can be positioned for incline bench press and can be upright for seated OH Press. The bench however does not lie flat, this is a big disappointment as I wanted a flat/ incline/ decline bench. It is very sturdy but would not recommend using it outside, the bolts were the first thing to rust. I am a personal trainer and use the bench for my classes, great beginners bench but if you are an experienced weight lifter definitely invest in a bench that can take up to 600 pounds. This bench holds up to 300 lbs including... » Read More The bench can be adjusted. It can be declined for any decline an workout. It can be positioned for incline bench press and can be upright for seated OH Press. The bench however does not lie flat, this is a big disappointment as I wanted a flat/ incline/ decline bench. It is very sturdy but would not recommend using it outside, the bolts were the first thing to rust. I am a personal trainer and use the bench for my classes, great beginners bench but if you are an experienced weight lifter definitely invest in a bench that can take up to 600 pounds. This bench holds up to 300 lbs including person and weight. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Level 0 equals level and level 15 raises it about 6 inches. It is a very steep incline for working out. As to declining, it will go back to the level position; it does not go lower. For a good workout, have it go up and down during the workout.
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It works very well. We have had it for several years and use it regularly. My wife and I both use the incline.
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Yes, it does have a manual incline. There is a bar on the bottom back end of the treadmill base that you adjust manually. It is a small incline from 3% to 6%. The incline is determined by the position of the bar.
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No it does not. It does though change slighty depending on what incline you choose.
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Yes the bench does adjust up and down to accommodate incline and a slight decline. As far as the hamstring exercises go I really only use the Leg Developer for leg extensions and leg curls.
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Well if you're like me and you attend school and work and most likely don't have much time to visit a gym, then I think the Bowflex home-gym will sufficeI like that it uses a resistance mechanism as opposed to just dead weight lifting.Keep in mind you'll need a partner to assemble the machine.Hope that helps man.
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Hello, Keep in mind that the board is inclined, that's why the belt slides backwards, sometimes mine does it. I think is normal. I don't mind because anyway, that is the purpose: keep on moving. You control the speed of course...After all this time using it....It became my BEST FRIEND EVER!!!! You should see my legs!!! so toned! I tight some weights along with a pedometer and walk for 40 minutes 3 times a week (Now, but at the very beginning, I was doing only 10-15 min and I was drained! lol)...This is a REAL work out!!! My pedometer shows I burn over 500 calories (Depending on my speed) This treadmill is not so comfortable like the regulars (Electric ones) that we all are used to, but It's been a great help for me. From mid January till now, I dropped 20 pounds combining this work out and reducing calories and I love it! Be patient and give it a try, hope it works for you, like it does for me.
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Hi, I have a herniated L3 and this doesnt hurt a bit, in fact, the more I exercise the better my back feels!
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The floor in my apartment is uneven, so that the head of the treadmill is higher than its tail. What would be the difference if you raised the head intentionally?
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It's not a button. It's the fold-able legs at the rear of the treadmill. Really expensive treadmills have mechanical incline adjustments, this one just has one level to prop itself up. Even with the fold-able legs folded in, the incline isn't very dramatic.
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You have to stop exercising, lifting handle to change the incline. You cannot do it while exercising.
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8 different hill/incline apps that are selectable with one push of the finger. I can't really vouch for how well they work cause I never use them. I use a selectable resistance and do that one resistance till I'm tired of spinning.