there a few comments that this can only be used once a day for 15 minutes or it will break. is this true?
1872015
I've used mine for 20 minutes, only once or twice a day and haven't had any problems. But I'm not an exercise buff. I would never use it to replace an hour on a treadmill. I think the tension that you set it on might have something to do with breakage. I use it gently as opposed to really "running" on it. So far it works well.
1872016
I use this several times a day for usually 5 to 10 minutes at a time. My purpose of using this equipment is to use as supplement to my regular exercise routines. Examples: while I am on the phone, answering my email, having coffee, watching tv. So far I have not had any problems. My last one broke after 2 years, but for $40 that was acceptable to me. Hope this helps.
1872017
I just put mine together, and it does say in the directions that it is only recommended for 10-15 minutes at a time. Based on several of the comments here, however, it sounds like if you use it in moderation and at a slower tension, you should be just fine.
1872018
I always use it for 25-40 mins at a time but only a couple times a week. It's my "gap" day workout
1872019
Oh no. I use it, my kids use it and their dad uses it. Under the istructions it advises you to only use it so much without the advice of a trainer bit that's it. Also I am 5'10 and 195 it is still solid for me. I even got a 2nd one for my mother in law. Maybe they had bad luck and got a defective one...
1872020
I honestly don't know where you heard that you can only use the machine for 15 minutes. This is a heavy duty, well made piece of equipment. There are 2 strong shock absorbers that can be adjusted to increase or decrease the tension. You could pump up and down on these shock absorbers all day. For $35 if you are considering purchasing this item I would suggest you just go for it!
625073
I don't believe there's any limit to how often you can use it; you can use it every day if you like. However I think once a week may be okay. I usually leave it on till I get sick of it; but generally I'd say half an hour would be sufficient.
1650567
No I don't think it would break but depending on the age of person using it. I would be worried about it getting bumped off.
1458810
Yes you can use it for more than two minutes and yes you are able to use it more than once a day. The operating manual is easy to understand. Follow the instructions and you should have no problems. The unit is 90% made of plastic and the blade is made of metal. Do not force the ice in (use appropriate size of ice chunks (cubes)) and the machine does most of the work! Hope this answer is helpful. It must be easy because the kids love making snow cones. How ever, they are supervised by an adult.
2197428
yes, it is a one time use. that is why it is so cheap, but it seemed to work just fine for me. but if you want more than one use, you will have to spend alot more money.
915200
According to the research I have studied this product only needs to be used one time daily. I use it in the morning. It lasted me 5 weeks.
964861
No I don't think it would last more than one day at most. I ended up returning my purchase because the very thin material of plastic puncturesd pinhole leaks. You're better off getting the more durable Rubbermaid freezer blocks and if you need something flexible just get Ziploc bags and put in ice. that seems to be working for me the best.
664933
Absolutely no. You have to make sure you dont use for more than 10 minutes at the time.
702544
It can be set to any length of time 2min to 60 min. So yes it will do 10 or 15 min once a day
815450
I have used it for continuous use for a couple of hours without issue. Don't see why it couldn't go longer
1142347
no you just plug it in and use it. However, you cannot use more than 15 minutes
1317516
I've had mine for 3 months and three springs have broken. I use it every day for 30 minutes, but am way under the weight limit (I'm 145 lbs).
2237994
It should last a long time, it is a plastic ball-joint, buts it's very maneuverable. Unless you abuse this product, I don't see why it would break under normal circumstances.
1513453
We haven't had that problem, but we don't use it more than a few times a week for maybe 15 minutes. If you are using every night it may just be a quality issue. Is it not rotating?
397685
That's a subjective question. Depends on how much you use, and how often. If you use once a day, will last longer than if you use twice a day. There isn't as much in here as it appears, if you will notice the bottom is bowed inward. I don't recall how long it lasted, but know (as with anything) that is driven by how much and how often you use it.
1681658
I use it two or three times a day. I buy the giant size, so it last about two months.
1190571
I guess you could. Don't know if you should let it go for 24 hours. I've never used mine for more than 9 hours and have found that 8 1/2 hours is best.