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11-15-2008, 09:13 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 9
Height: 5'2"
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But what if you're SHORT??
Would appreciate any advice on finding exercise equipment suitable for someone with short legs! I would love a recumbent bike, but can't find any where I can REACH the peddles comfortably.
Thanks!
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11-15-2008, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 211
S/C/G: 204/188/120
Height: 5'4"
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Hi, at the gym I go to almost all the machines are adjustable in one way or another. I'm not much taller than you and I go to the gym. My trainer only has me on cardio just before our sessions to get my heart rate up (usually I'm on the elipitcal) and then we work on weights. The machines he says help burn calories but don't do alot for building muscle - and I feel his point the day after every session...believe me! Haven't been sore using the machines as I am after working out with him. Anyway, hope this helps...Colleen
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11-15-2008, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ontario's West Coast
Posts: 13,969
S/C/G: 165/147/128
Height: 5'3"
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One of the first things the gym owner did was show me how to adjust everything for short people. The recumbant bike I like goes two notches shorter than I need even.
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11-15-2008, 11:28 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 9
Height: 5'2"
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Looking to *buy*
Guess I should have made it clearer: I am looking to purchase a recumbent bike. Generally, lots of stuff at the gym can indeed be adjusted to fit me, but when it comes to *buying* a recumbent bike, I am hitting a wall!
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11-15-2008, 11:42 PM
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I wanna be a loser, too
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Bay Area California
Posts: 3,540
Height: vertically challenged
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We are NOT short! We are vertically challenged!
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11-15-2008, 11:46 PM
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happy in her own world
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: oregon
Posts: 1,348
S/C/G: 260/260/130
Height: 5'2"
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I bought a True Performance Series PS 900 recumbent bike. It is adjustable even lower then I need and I'm also 5 foot 2- AND my 6 foot 4 husband also uses it comfortably. Very easy to adjust and is the best bike we found. We also looked everywhere and couldn't find anything that we thought was good enough for the price. We bought a floor model from a professional store and it cost us about $2000.00
We had to search for anywhere that even sells professional grade stuff- but well we're heavy and we want it to last and it was worth the money for us.
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11-17-2008, 03:31 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 9
Height: 5'2"
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Biting the bullet
Thank you! I guess I won't find a bike at Sears or WalMart. There are several serious fitness places here, so I may just have to bite the bullet and fork out some big $$.
Last edited by pmhlb; 11-17-2008 at 03:43 PM.
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11-17-2008, 06:18 PM
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Hug a Tree!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,302
Height: 4'9"
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Even with adjustments, I have to sit on the edge of the seat.
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11-17-2008, 07:54 PM
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I'm a khaleesi!!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,352
S/C/G: 260/188/130
Height: 5'3"
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I'm shorter then you and have no problems on recument bikes (hint: there is usually a lever under the seat to adjust it).
I enjoy the treadmill and the elliptical also.
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11-19-2008, 06:00 AM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 9
Height: 5'2"
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Hi Ghost,
The seat adjustment does not make a difference for me; the problem is that my legs are proportionately shorter than most 5'2" folks. Yestderday, I found a very low SCHWINN bike with a HUGE adjustment range. So it looks like my problem is solved!
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11-23-2008, 07:17 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 9
Height: 5'2"
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Ironman 'Charger' recumbent bike -- soliciting comments!
I decided against the Schwinn, as I learned that parts are not readily available for it (older model). I have decided to buy a *new* bike! I went shopping today and found a very unique recumbent bike: the 'Charger' by Ironman. It fit me (!), has some nice gadgets, is easy on the eyes, and has a fantastic seat. Has anyone had any experience with Ironman equipment? See it at ironmanfitness.com/product.php?id=charger&cat=bikes
Looking forward to your comments. Thanks!
P
Last edited by pmhlb; 11-23-2008 at 07:27 PM.
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11-23-2008, 09:57 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 2,524
S/C/G: 290/ticker/145
Height: 5'4"
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Are you wearing sneakers with decent sized soles when you try the bike? I'm 2 inches taller than you, true, but I can usually get the bike to more into a small enough position to make me comfy.
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