After reading multiple reviews I kept expecting my legs to be burnt off, but I continuously feel the pedals and they are not scalding or even hot. I use it every day at work for 4-5 hours, maybe 6 and I love it. I recommend for people who aren't fitness fanatics and can just enjoy any bit of exercise at best home gym they can get cramped in an office cubicle.
This exercise bike is a great piece of equipment that doesn't take up much room but can be done while watching tv or reading. I purchased two of them for our older parents but the kids and myself have also used the machine. When you use it for any length of time, the only down side to it is that the metal of the arms for the pedals gets very hot.
I use it on carpet and it never slips or moves around. I've been peddling on it several days a week for the past 6 weeks and it's such an easy way to get in extra cardio and calorie burning time-- just sit down in a supportive, straight-backed chair, put your feet in it, and peddle. AND, you add in the low price, so low compared to other stationary bikes, and I don't see how you can get better than this.
I was not real happy with the rotation of the peddles, too jerky jerky and unit would slide or move slightly when trying to operate. I will say unit appears to be durable and over all well built, just not a smooth operation.
Its used by my ninety three year old mother to build up strength in her legs to continue to be able to walk on her own.
I need to get more exercise, but there isn't any good place to walk where I live (too hilly). I thought this might help, since I could use it while watching TV. I would love this if it would just stay put!
Bought this for my wife who needs sitting leg exercise. The motion was not smooth and resistance varied during each rotation, making it hard for her to keep it going even with no tension. Returned it and got credit in two days-WOW!.
The description said that it may get hot after prolonged use. My definition of prolonged use is about an hour or more, not 10 minutes.
I'm not 100 % sure the calorimeter is accurate depending on the resistance level used, but its close enough. Just be careful with the pedal bars near the center which get seriously hot after prolong used.
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