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With one of us looking at a knee replacement, and the other looking to improve heart health, we wanted a piece of exercise equipment that would be used for more than hanging clothes to dry. That seems to be what our past purchases did.
Part of our health issue is too much time in front of the TV, so we decided to get a piece of equipment that we could easily wheel over to the TV! Yes, we are that lazy and set in our ways.
With one of us at over 250 lb, I was concerned this might be flimsy.
Not a problem whatsoever. At this price point, I'm really pleasantly surprised at how sturdy it is.
One of the things I like best is the adjustable strength arm pulls. When you aren't using the arm poles you can grab onto the handlebars or sit more upright and grab the handles that are at your hips. Changing out things like that motivate you to stay on the machine and continue cycling. There is even a padded backrest.
Sensors can take your pulse, as well as calculate calories. Lots of features.
UPDATE: Started using it over a month ago, with two of us and daily use. No issues with it getting wonky with heavy use. We had holiday guests and it was nice being able to wheel it in a different room. The only thing weird is sometimes I'll walk near it and touch it and it'll make a little beep, as if to say 'get your a** on me!'
Oh to be nagged by your own exercise equipment!
Hope this review was helpful to you, and good luck on your health journey.
UPDATE: FEB 16, 2021
Well, the only thing different is that we moved it from the upstairs to the downstairs. Still looks and works great. Just did a session on it this morning!
December 2019 · Sports and Outdoors · verified purchase