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Reddit mentions of Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Exercise Bike/Rower
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Exercise Bike/Rower. Here are the top ones.
- DUAL WORKOUTS ON ONE MACHINE: Experience the calorie-burning, cardio-boosting benefits of biking and rowing on one machine with the Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Exercise Bike / Rower. This all-in-one machine provides a powerful workout in the comfort of home.
- LCD MONITOR: Track your fitness progression over time with the large and easy-to-read LCD monitor. Displays speed, distance, time, calories burned and pulse.
- SMOOTH RESISTANCE: Turn the tension dial to adjust between any of the eight levels of smooth, quiet magnetic resistance.
- COMFORT ELEMENTS: Includes padded handlebars with integrated pulse sensor, pivoting foot plates and textured footrests, textured pedals, adjustable and cushioned seat and backrest (fits users 4'10" to 6'2"), and a folding frame with built-in transport wheels.
- SMART FITNESS APP INCLUDED W/ PURCHASE: This product is fully supported by müüv, the all-in-one workout app that offers personalized training, a follow-along assembly video, and custom workouts tailored to your fitness goals using the equipment you own. No subscription required.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Grey |
| Height | 27 Inches |
| Length | 75.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 102 Pounds |
| Width | 20 Inches |
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Speaking of which, if you are able to invest some $$, I recently bought myself this:
https://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-9003-Deluxe-Conversion-Recumbent/dp/B000TK4GYW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1472949345&sr=8-2&keywords=recumbent+rowing+machine
Cost me a month's rent, and I am extremely, extremely low on cash, but I was housebound and desperate not to get any worse than I already am. I have not regretted the purchase. If I run out of cash next month and get evicted, I still won't regret it, and you better believe that this thing is coming with me.
What's great about rowing is that it is a full body cardio workout. Then, this machine also has just-arms or just-legs options, which is great for when my other symptoms take one set of limbs out of the running. Plus, being so low to the ground and recumbent, I don't have to worry about injuring myself if I get woozy. It also has built-in HR.
There are significantly cheaper rowers out there, so definitely take a look even if $600 is too much, but avoid anything less than like $300. There is a steep dropoff in quality after that point. The cheap ones use a different mechanism for the band and so are wont to leak oil everywhere, and have something of an elastic recoil vs the smooth resistance of the magnetic dynamo used in more expensive models. Still, rowing machines are unmatched in terms of bang for the buck among exercise machines, especially considered how low-impact they are. If you can sit upright and bend your joints, you can use one - though, the recumbent one above does not even need that much ability to use!
Alternatives: an Elliptical, and a fusion of said machines in conflict http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000TK4GYW?pc_redir=1409138457&robot_redir=1
I'm not the OP, but I have a question about recumbent versus upright bikes. I have never been able to stick with an exercise plan. I have an exercise bike, and at the time I bought it it's what I thought a recumbent bike is, in that you sit upright and can lean back on the seat somewhat. But now that I'm googling the levine protocol I'm seeing some people mention using bikes like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-9003-Deluxe-Conversion-Recumbent/dp/B000TK4GYW
And also something called an ergometer bike where you're completely supine.
This isn't the exact model of my bike but exactly what it looks like:
https://www.costco.com/XTERRA-SB550-Recumbent-Bike---Assembly-Required.product.100310194.html
I'm wondering if it's worth it to invest in a more supine bike. Have you used this program? Did you get one like I showed in the Amazon link or one that is completely supine?