Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 Hi all, Something in Steve's post brought up a question for me. Recently I was trying to buy a treadmill or a recumbent exercise bike. Every one I looked at had a weight limit of 250 lbs, which was very discouraging. Do any of you have these contraptions and use them OK who are over the weight limit? Thanks, Robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2001 Report Share Posted July 3, 2001 > Re: Carnie on Montel (or was it MonHi all, > > > Do any of you have these contraptions and use them OK who are over the weight limit? > Robyn, I have a recumbant bike. When I purchased it almost 10 years ago, I weighed 290 pounds! It helped me get down to a svelte 168! laughing. I would recommend purchasing used equipement if budget is a consideration. Fortunately, a lot of people buy brand new equipment as their new years resolution and end up turning them into clothes racks. Most major exercise equipment retailers also handle used equipment. Please check your local yellow pages! Oh, my bike has held up completely other than a tear in the leather seat. The brand is mode 1 and the seat is soooooooo comfortable! I use to tape my soaps during the day, then watch them while bicycling during the evening. Start out slowly, make a committment to not miss one day...no matter what, even if you only bicycle for 5 minutes, and you will build up strength fast! Good luck to you, Ti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 At 5:46 AM +0000 7/4/01, timarie55@... wrote: > >> Re: Carnie on Montel (or was it MonHi all, >> > >> >> Do any of you have these contraptions and use them OK who are over >the weight limit? >> >Robyn, > >I have a recumbant bike. I use mine (I forget the brand name, but it has a single big fly wheel, and magnetic resistance) every other day for 30 minutes, ratcheting up the resistance every five minutes, but cooling off at low resistance the last five minutes. Did it for about a year pre-op, and am just getting back on after 8 weeks post-op. In fact, I am on my way to the bike now. Can't say that I ever lost any weight with it, though. After the bike, I do about 20 minutes of resistance training on a " universal " weight machine. --Steve -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 I think the 250 lb weight limit is just an industry standard and is probably lower than the actual limitations of most machines (probably so they can legally protect themselves). But, just MHO. That could be very true...another thing to consider is that since we are losing as we go...the stress of heavier weight wont be constant...so I'd think it would be safe...I'd do it...now a ladder...maybe not...LOL ~~* AJ *~~ BMI 59 Surgery date 7/24/01 going self pay - Dr Baltasar Spain Check out the Bellingham Support for WLS WWW.lookin2bthin.homestead.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 When I was looking for an at-home elliptical machine, I found everything I came across was limited to 250 lbs. and I am a little over 300lbs. So, I realized my options were to buy commercial equipment which is thousands of dollars and not an option for me, or buy from a company that has a reputable name. I ended up buying an elliptical from Norditrack (it was on sale too!) and I found it was quite sturdy. Then, as luck would have it I would get winded and aggravate my knee so I haven't used it in over a month. But the machine did feel sturdy. I think the 250 lb weight limit is just an industry standard and is probably lower than the actual limitations of most machines (probably so they can legally protect themselves). But, just MHO. lola BMI 59 Consult w/ Dr. Ren 7/11/01 > Do any of you have these contraptions and use them OK who are over the weight limit? > > Thanks, > Robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 I just came upstairs from a long workout. My recumbent bike is by " Vision. " It is the least expensive of three models. I was 380 pounds when I started using it, and my weight did not seem to hurt it at all. --Steve -- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51 BMI on 07/04 = 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 Hi Everyone - I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2001 Report Share Posted July 4, 2001 Sorry - My other message went out toooo early. I have a ProForm 390pi Treadmill. Its weight capacity is 250. I have had it for around a year now and use it 5 days a week. I weigh around 315 (give or take a few pounds). I have never had a problem with my Treadmill but I do know that the reason why they give a weight capacity is more gear towards the motor and its capacity gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.