if you want more resistance, run up a hill. why would anyone buy this product?
373412
When it comes to athletic training, human motor development and kinesiology...you want your training to emulate the actual performance situation, as much as possible. The variable resistances provided by this product allows an individual to train their running using self-made variations to recreate performance situations that can only be reproduced utilizing a team of others.
373413
I think it is because for one, you need a hill that is long enough, and two, running flat with resistance still trains for running flat, but running up a hill takes different running technique. Also, if you run up a hill, you will need to go back down, and running down hill is damaging to your knees.
373414
Because running up a hill doesn't add drag, and some people don't live near hills.
301752
It is good for me and I use it only when outside weather doesn't allow me to walk my 3-mile circuit. I find you can exert yourself more or less as you choose; there are times when I wish this did have more resistance. It sounds as though you are a seasoned fast walker or runner. If so, the Supreme with more resistance would probably be better for you. I didn't know there was one or I may have gotten that instead.
711617
The tank has graduated marks on a clear label indicating water level. The higher the water level, the more there is to move, and the greater the effort required to move it--to a point. Beyond this, there is no way to increase "resistance" as you can with some other systems. But then, if you were rowing a scull the only way to increase resistance is to put more weight in the boat or drag a sea anchor.
1093113
I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.
1782988
There's no adjustable incline option, you can just simply increase the resistance.
2252757
U could use it for exercises it would be good to start with one and as i get to a point u would like the step to be hier u can. Stack another on top and be safe that it will not move or fall off. Very safe But i would not use it with out the blue matt on it. Because it gives u that grip so u will not loss your footing .The steep is very nice looking. Good invest ment. My dad loves his
951075
We just started using it. You can adjust the settings for "less" resistance so the heavier you are the less incline.
852734
If we were talking flat to full, 35's might be pushing it. However, if all you're doing is dropping and adding a few pounds for terrain, like you say, I'd be pretty confident it could handle it. I've done 0 to full on a 31 in just a few minutes, so it's got some guts. Just don't run it continuously for more than 10 minutes.
365881
No, i would have to say it's more for flat terrain. Uphill would be extremely hard for children & if they were to slow down the least bit it would get away from them and roll backwards.
1057690
I'm not sure...you cannot increase the resistance so it might not be for a man's needs.
1171092
I donated mine to a rummage sale to benefit the local animal shelter. I couldn't get it to adjust tension right, there was no incline, and it was way too small to run or jog on. I was intrigued by the manual aspect, but now use our heavy duty electric powered one when weather forces me to exercise indoors.
881793
Hello Kay, There are multiple programs that do simulate hills. One is call Muscle Toner and it has three hill climbs all three are at the same grade. The Tour program is a gradual climb followed by a gradual descent. Mellow Johnny's Trail has a slight climb followed by four short hill increases with a descent at the end of the program. The last hill program is a climb program that gradually increases throught the entire workout. For program details view pages 30-31 in the owner's manual after you recieve your product.
651338
There is no option for resistance but you can do it depend on how long you want to split your legs and the speed to do it , it is better than resistance option
929439
It has been a while since I ordered and returned this item. I ordered it for my wife because of back surgeries and "weak legs", but she didn't get to try it since it was the wrong model. Some of the reviews at the time of ordering complained about it being one speed and therefore making it difficult to pedal on hills and inclines. Depending on your child's age it could be a good way to strengthen her legs. Being a retired spec. Ed. teacher, I know this type of exercise is important, but I don't know her particular circumstances. If she has a physical therapist, they would be the best to give advice. Hope this helps.
1349866
It does not have different incline levels. It has different levels of difficulty to vary the workout
809484
i think they make better products for jogging than this. Look at a running store.
1510201
You don't use the included resistance band until Beta cycle but i kind of hated the band. I liked using dumbbells way better. In the videos there is only one guy with the resistance band and everyone else is using dumbbells. I think a mat would be good on hard surfaces but probably not that great on carpet. I didn't use one at all.