What do you mean by more work than expected. Can you explain please. Is it easy to push without a lot of strain on the body, can older woman use?
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It did not work at all actually. I would not recommend this to anyone. Sorry...
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If your grass or in my case weeds are not really high it's not very hard to push. The higher the grass the harder it is to push
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It's easier then I thought if you can walk it pretty easy to mow the grass with this mower!
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Having used this mower for a couple of months now, it is easy to push and operate. You do need to empty the bag a few times depending on how large your lawn is (or push the grass down by hand) and also not to allow the grass to overgrow. Otherwise it take a little more work to cut. Also a little tricky if you have grass right up to a fence as the blades don't get too close but for a typical lawn that has a path or flower bed adjacent, it cuts very well.
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I wouldn't recommend for an older individual. When there is nothing rough or uneven in it's way it moves quick & pretty effortlessly. However, It gets stuck a lot.
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I don't find it that much work (72 years old) but the crank can require a bit of force so you might want to use the spider handle instead depending on your physical strength.
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Yes it is very easy to push and worked very well for me. Also light weight.
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A little if you can use your legs. It is not really made for that use. My wife walks with it until she is tired then I can push her around, serves two purposes. We like it.
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It is easy to push. I have pushed 3 grand babies all over the place with these. Love them.
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There are vibrators and oscillating vibrators . The latter works more muscles in more directions thereby , I would think would give a much more thorough workout .
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It's fairly easy to push. I had no problem and I'm over 50. In order to do the driveway it takes a lot of passes, though. Hope that helped.
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How it is affecting bone density I have no idea. It is a resistance exercise, for sure, but delivering fatigue of muscles due to numerous contractions/relaxations in tune with vibration. It is not like you hold, carry, push, or pull a weight. Think of waving towel as quickly as you can... or as an activation type... connecting muscles through the body.
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I'm not exactly sure what you're asking but we didn't notice any big strain on the back one way or the other. We were using it for general exercise, so if you increased the tension, you might create more of a "stretch".
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You can do either depending on the surface the cart is traveling. Pushing on a solid surface is pretty easy for me but sand is a completely different animal. I pull depending on how much we have it loaded with; however I'm older now and my arms are not the strongest...I pull and share the job with my husband. WE LOVE IT!!
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Honestly, yes! I bought this for my mom who in her 70's and has arthritis and hand problem with both hands she loves this!! My mom don't have to do much and this works great! I have tried several others trust me the machine does all the work!! Awesome product! Sandra N.
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Really it's a lot or not much, sounding contradictory but isn't. It makes a big difference doing different exercises, your desired weight to use doing them (as if you have small hands, knees, legs, etc you're using more muscles instead of concentrating on one area @ a time thus giving you less of a workout. Larger hands/body parts will give you more resistance on the muscles you're working on). Also if you're grip is tight (just as important as form) you're working out at 100% instead of going through the motions. I hope I answered your question, my 2 cents may not be as informative as others but sometimes it takes 1 out of 100 answers to get the one you are seeking. Really it's a lot or not much, sounding contradictory but isn't. It makes a big difference doing different exercises, your desired weight to use doing them (as if you have small hands, knees, legs, etc you're using more muscles instead of concentrating on one area @ a time thus giving you less of a workout. Larger hands/body parts will give you more resistance on the muscles you're working on). Also if you're grip is tight (just as important as form) you're working out at 100% instead of going through the motions. I hope I answered your question, my 2 cents may not be as informative... » Read More Really it's a lot or not much, sounding contradictory but isn't. It makes a big difference doing different exercises, your desired weight to use doing them (as if you have small hands, knees, legs, etc you're using more muscles instead of concentrating on one area @ a time thus giving you less of a workout. Larger hands/body parts will give you more resistance on the muscles you're working on). Also if you're grip is tight (just as important as form) you're working out at 100% instead of going through the motions. I hope I answered your question, my 2 cents may not be as informative as others but sometimes it takes 1 out of 100 answers to get the one you are seeking. « Show Less
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Definitely...my husband and I moved several large, very heavy pieces ( sofas, refrigerators, etc.). With 2 people (including women) most anything can be moved. fyi: my husband and I are in our 60's and he has had several back surgeries!
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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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I have not had any trouble giving way to everyday tugs. I can't say I've had full body tugs or pushes. I would encourage tightening tension rods if you are concerned. I would also advise NOT to use at the top of stairs.
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There is a knob on the front of the exerciser. As you spin it to the right, the tension increases. I think it can crank up to a tension level of 5, which is too difficult for me. The first and second tension levels may be appropriate for your elderly mom. I have only used it as an arm exerciser but it can be used for legs as well. There is also a gage showing the speed, the time and the distance.
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It's very easy to move. No problem at all. A little background- I'm a 55+ woman - in good shape but not a body builder. I put it together myself and can lift it easily.