did you lose weight on this machine?
488495
Yes you can! I'm following a 4 day per week rowing program and have cleaned up my diet (now following the paleolithic model). Lost 30 pounds so far.
488496
Yes. Especially since i cut down on the sweets. Then i really started to trim down quickly.
488497
Yes. Combined with a proper diet and moderate-to-high intensity workouts on the rower, I've lost over 25 lbs in 6 weeks.
488498
The machine alone isn't going to make you lose weight. It is a tool with eating properly and living a healthy lifestyle. Also, it depends on what you put into your workouts. If you don't push yourself while working out, then you won't have results. Yes, I did lose weight. I bought this machine for cross training with a treadmill and stationary bike. I feel stronger and have noticed strength improvements in daily life/activities as well.
488499
The machine does every thing I expected. However, I have a bad habit of over eating. A small change in my intake along with the rower would definately let me lose my ten extra pounds.
488500
Haha that's a funny question. Well I think it depends on how often you use the "machine" and what sort of work out you do on it. Any "machine" you buy will help you with weight loss but you actually have to use it. I use my machine 3 times a week for 20 min...so I can't say I'm shedding pounds but I am just maintaining some level of fitness even though it's small amount. I also eat very healthy so that helps with losing weight...
488501
I find rowing helps me to lose and maintain weight. When I stop rowing, the weight goes back on. So, I think it is highly effective for general fitness, conditioning and weight loss. I find using the erg makes me want to take care of myself, so I tend to eat less, and eat better, when I'm rowing regularly. I saw a major reduction in my resting heart rate and blood pressure through using the machine, and when my lung capacity was last tested by my doctor, I actually broke his lung testing machine. C2 will get you very, very fit and, if you use it regularly, you should find it helps with weight reduction and maintenance also. I find rowing helps me to lose and maintain weight. When I stop rowing, the weight goes back on. So, I think it is highly effective for general fitness, conditioning and weight loss. I find using the erg makes me want to take care of myself, so I tend to eat less, and eat better, when I'm rowing regularly. I saw a major reduction in my resting heart rate and blood pressure through using the machine, and when my lung capacity was last tested by my doctor, I actually broke his lung testing machine. C2 will get you very, very fit and, if you use it regularly, you should find it helps with... » Read More I find rowing helps me to lose and maintain weight. When I stop rowing, the weight goes back on. So, I think it is highly effective for general fitness, conditioning and weight loss. I find using the erg makes me want to take care of myself, so I tend to eat less, and eat better, when I'm rowing regularly. I saw a major reduction in my resting heart rate and blood pressure through using the machine, and when my lung capacity was last tested by my doctor, I actually broke his lung testing machine. C2 will get you very, very fit and, if you use it regularly, you should find it helps with weight reduction and maintenance also. « Show Less
934082
My wife is the main user of this machine, and only weighs 110. I've had to set it up for her for some of the exercises, and used it occasionally myself, and I weigh 295. There hasn't been a problem, but I don't use it regularly.
2195795
I would like to answer your question, but I have since moved on to a stationary bike and the weight really has come off. I find the bike has been more effective for me and I am thankful I get more out of my exercise time with the bike.
170457
ok. I don't know if it is me or not. But I have been using it since New Year's Day and have lost 10 pounds. For me, that is a major accomplishment since I haven't been able to lose weight in 10 years. I did not change my diet or increase exercising.
288116
I'm sorry, I do not have this piece of equipment any longer. I returned it about 1 month after I purchased it due to difficult to use and couldn't get ANYONE to talk to on the phone, but that was about 2 years ago, maybe it's different now. I purchased an EPIC elliptical from Dick's and love it.
1608211
I'm not sure, it's a fairly sturdy piece of machinery....my husband had no trouble on it and he was 240 before losing weight..........
847501
Yes. I've lost 42 pounds in six months. I am also paying attention to what I'm eating. I don't use mine for long stretches all day, but rather focus on 20-30 minutes of more intense work (it's definitely aerobic). This is especially fantastic for someone who might have limited mobility due to plantar fasciitis (why I started) or someone just starting out with exercise (also me).
1593035
To be honest, yes. But my problem was getting the machine to actually "work". It read a code off that indicated that the funtionality of the machine would no longer operate.
104884
I asked my husband. He is 5'4" and 185 lbs, 72 yo. He said no. He really likes this machine and uses it most days. I hope this info helps.
2062548
I'm really sorry but I do not think so. I'm 5"4 and around 205lbs myself -even though I really do like this machine- I do have concerns myself that it shakes a bit and I worry that I am too big even though I weigh less than the max. Your money would be better spent on a machine designed to support your body-unless you lose 15 lbs before ordering it. I know that sounds awful for me to say and I do not wish to hurt your feelings or offend you-I just don't want you to invest in something that might break on you or not work well for your body type. Best of luck, whatever you do decide.
2215935
Yes I love this machine!!! I was a little skeptical but it does work!!! WELL!!
1152015
Honestly I didnt lose any. I didn't do this very long, it wasn't what I was expecting. I prefer to go to a gym and work at my own pase with machinery. But if I'd probably continued the regime, I'd probably would have lost 5-10 in the first month. But like I said, its not for me.
1466556
exercise machines are wrong when it comes to the total calories burned. I'd go by what the heart monitor says. It sucks I know. I made the same mistake. I thought i was burning 600 calories on my elliptical and was eating according to burning that many calories and gained weight.
161455
no. I'm 5'5 and 1/2 and often feel crunched on the machine. It is a nice machine however.
1278575
I've had no issues with the machine. No missing parts. It takes awhile to get use to the machine..I couldn't do the program and many crunches with it until I gained some strength in my arms.
966708
You know, I've not seen any weight loss but I feel much better after using it. Perhaps the weight loss will come in time but for now I think it is just making me stronger. Hope this helps....
223550
Yes it does. It is absolutely one of the best machines I have invested in. My husband and four children use this nightly and it has made such an amazing difference in our physical and mental bodies.