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return to the red · 02-11-2011, 11:26 AM

I'll chime in. My mom has one of these and it isn't a matter of simply standing on the machine. The different positions you assume will work different parts of the body. Not really a building but more of a toning idea so for women I could see it beneficial.

There are different speeds and it is NOT recommended that you just jump on and crank that sucker up to high. I stood on it on high and I felt extremely nautious after about 30 seconds.

Basically it's a lazy persons way of doing excercise without actually doing any work. For example I went into a pushup position with my hands on the platform for about five minutes and turned it on. I could feel that my arms had been working harder but I could get more results from actually doing a standard pushup if that makes any sense at all.

worth the money? I think you would be better off investing in an eliptical or treadmill.

The most important thing at the end of the day though is happy wife = happy life

02-11-2011, 11:26 AM	#24
return to the red Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of Calgary North of 'Merica Exp:	I'll chime in. My mom has one of these and it isn't a matter of simply standing on the machine. The different positions you assume will work different parts of the body. Not really a building but more of a toning idea so for women I could see it beneficial. There are different speeds and it is NOT recommended that you just jump on and crank that sucker up to high. I stood on it on high and I felt extremely nautious after about 30 seconds. Basically it's a lazy persons way of doing excercise without actually doing any work. For example I went into a pushup position with my hands on the platform for about five minutes and turned it on. I could feel that my arms had been working harder but I could get more results from actually doing a standard pushup if that makes any sense at all. worth the money? I think you would be better off investing in an eliptical or treadmill. The most important thing at the end of the day though is happy wife = happy life __________________ Thanks to Halifax Drunk for the sweet Avatar Last edited by return to the red; 02-11-2011 at 12:06 PM.