Diet & Fitness

February 5, 2009

  • is it okay to use an exercise cycle while standing up on the pedals?

    Ali asked: i have an Advantage Fitness Exercise Cycle and its fuselage is made of plastic (at least the outer shell). the user weight limit is 220 lbs but i am afraid that the fuselage might break down if i pedal while standing on it. i tried it for a while but the pedal made [...]

January 10, 2009

  • Has anyone ever used one of those bike-pedal while you sit on the couch exercise thingies?

    Benson asked: Here’s a picture:
    http://www.activeforever.com/images/magneciser-pedal-exerciser-1.jpg
    If you own something like this or have observed one in use by someone else, what’s your experience with it?
    Are they quiet enough that you could pedal while watching a movie?
    Would it work well in a professional’s office?
    What make/model are you familiar with?
    Thanks!

December 30, 2008

  • Stationary Bike Pedal vs Step Machine Pedal which is better? ?

    QuesionGurl asked: I am looking to buy a work out machine that can help me loose some weight, nothing to big just maybe 10 pounds and a machine that can fit under my desk and easy to handle.
    So i’ve been looking at the Stationary Bike Pedals and also Compact Step machine
    but i am not sure [...]