AMN - I hadn't even considered how low to the ground the machine may be and my ability to get up from it. That's something I will need to check into.

Thanks, Cherie. I understand getting the upper body workout but will it also give the legs a workout?

Friend2U, That's what I'm looking for - a total body workout. I tend to push my limits but I have done this for so many years I know when I can or can't push.

I can get myself to the point of shaking because I pushed beyond what I should have but I also know (in my case) I will recoup and recover given a little rest time - also taking a cool shower after working out helps my recovery time.

snoopy..ya know hubby and i own a gym...but i do have to say...i LOVED my tony little gazzel. i got the elite one. they fold up and don't tke up much room. totally quiet.

it works in a stepping gliding motion. it works your whole body.

i can find a link if you are interested.

You can choose to either slack off with your legs, or use them to give yourself more POWER and a better work-out.

I have very weak legs though, so I tend to not utilize them so much and just use my upper body. (That's why I don't like a treadmill, stationary bike, etc.) What I really like though, is that my legs get stretched, and accumulate some amount of tone, just by moving them with the rowing motion.

I'm not sure what Curious is referring to, but I'd love to see the link, please.

Cherie

http://www.tonylittle.com/detail.aspx?ID=4

I found this - it's a bit pricey but I am fasinated by it

http://www.waterrower.com/


Curious, I would love the link. Like Cherie I have no idea.....

Sorry, Cindy

Cherie, my legs are weak and it's the stiffness that keeps me up and moving. I like the treadmill and have been known to swear at my legs as I'm on it

My max on the treadmill is 2 miles. I haven't been able to get to my max in quite awhile. I have now increased the incline to 3 percent, at 3/4 of a mile with a max speed of 2.1 - I'm short so my speed is limited otherwise I'm running and that's NOT going to happen