This arrived today (as expected).
Assembly was NOT fun.
I got on it for a 30 minute workout for the first time.
I DO feel like I got a pretty good workout.
Now, I'm a runner, and was running 40 miles/week until a couple of weeks ago when I had a seizure and was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
They don't want me out running and have a seizure 5 miles from home in the woods (understandable), but I'm not going to give up keeping in shape, so, this seems like it will help. I'm 5'7" and 140 lbs, wear a size 8 shoe. I would say someone with a foot much larger (say size 11 or bigger) would find the pedals small. Also someone considerably taller would find this a bit small.
Resistance is good. The machine rocks a little bit side to side while I was working on it..
I don't understand the data from the display thingy.
It says that in 30min08sec I traveled 5.5 miles. This would mean moving at 5:32 min/mile, when my average training pace is about 08:30 min/mile. I haven't run a 5:30 mile since college days, and I sure don't feel like I was moving that fast today. It would be more normal for me to run about 3.5 to 4 miles in that time frame at the effort level I felt I was working. Also it says I burned only 109.4 calories, whereas, at 140 lbs, in 5.5 miles I would burn 583 calories. Even at the 3.5 to 4 miles I would normally run in 30 minutes, I would burn 380 to 420 calories.
So the computer data makes no sense to me at all.
Still, this will give me a means to keep in shape while I go through radiation therapy, in the safety of my home (and with all the snow and sub-0 temps, that's good).
--- EDIT ---
I've had this now for 4 months, and while the weather is now good for running outdoors, and the radiation is done, so docs have released me to run again, but, I still use it occasionally for cross-training and on days with inclement weather.
I'm making more sense of the data. In an average workout, I exercise for 30 minutes, complete c. 6 miles, and burn c. 1200 calories.
I have to say that I am quite pleased with it.
---------- UPDATE ----------
October, and still using this machine when weather is poor for outdoor activities, or time limits my workouts, etc.
I expect I'll spend a lot of time with it over the coming winter.
At this point, I've spent over 15 hours on it, completed over 500 miles, and burnt over 90k calories (according to the machine's computer).
Machine stands up to a beating, gives me a good workout.
I feel like this was a very worthwhile investment.
| Model Name | BR1830 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Body Rider |
| Color | Black/Green/Silver |
| Product Dimensions | 9.06"D x 38.58"W x 24.8"H |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Resistance Mechanism | Air |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 Pounds |
| Maximum Stride Length | 18 Inches |
| Item Weight | 9.12 ounces |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 5 |
| Manufacturer | Hupa International, Inc. |
| UPC | 878932000098 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00878932000098 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 39 x 24.5 x 9.2 inches |
| Package Weight | 25.4 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 38.58 x 9.06 x 24.8 inches |
| Brand Name | Body Rider |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Suggested Users | Indoor Sports|Cardio|Ellipticals |
| Part Number | BR1830 |
| Included Components | Body Rider Fan Elliptical Trainer with Air Resistance System, Adjustable Levels and Easy Computer BR1830 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | exercise_&_fitness |
