Laura & CTB Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Am thinking of buying one of these - does anyone else have one and do you recommend it for aerobic exercise?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I've had mine for about 10 years!!!! I used to use it all the time and found it to be really fantastic. It was a brilliant way to excercise in the comfort of your own home. For the last couple of years the children have commandeered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I had one for Christmas I like it but then the novelty hasn't worn off yet. It is nice to jog on as the landing is soft, and you soon work up a raised pulse (well I do as I am unfit ). There is a user weight limit of 100kg (220lb/15 stone 7 in old money ) Mine is the V-fit mini trampoline from Argos, they were on sale before Christmas for £14.99 so could be cheaper now. Mine doesn't have a hand rail attachment that some appear to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 My advice would be to buy yourself a good sturdy bra! Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 It is nice to jog on as the landing is soft, and you soon work up a raised pulse (well I do as I am unfit ). T How long do you have to use it for on average to feel the "burn" (substitute knackered) I'm not very fit either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 My advice would be to buy yourself a good sturdy bra! Tessa Forgot to mention that! (I don't but I do have net curtain ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 How long do you have to use it for on average to feel the "burn" (substitute knackered) I'm not very fit either!! It came with an instruction booklet, which I have mislaid already, but you are supposed to start at 1 minutes worth and work up, I think. I can only do 2 minutes before getting puffed and calf muscles feeling the strain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 My advice would be to buy yourself a good sturdy bra! Tessa Hadnt thought of that thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 There is a user weight limit of 100kg (220lb/15 stone 7 in old money ). Actually its 15.7 stone which is 15 stone 10.4 lbs. I know this because I have one of these trampolines that I use very sparingly as I'm not quite there! 15 12.5 last weigh in (which is a hell of a lot better than the 20st 9 that I started at). I got mine for a fiver off ebay and James loves it, I pulled my thigh muscles on it though even with my sparing use. Mine didn't have any instructions so I'm not sure if there is anything special to do, I just go for a little jog. It does have one HUGE advantage of James 13ft trampoline though (which I'll also be light enough to officially be on this summer). Two bounces DON'T have me running for the loo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 There is a user weight limit of 100kg (220lb/15 stone 7 in old money ). Actually its 15.7 stone which is 15 stone 10.4 lbs. I know this because I have one of these trampolines that I use very sparingly as I'm not quite there! 15 12.5 last weigh in (which is a hell of a lot better than the 20st 9 that I started at). Yes you are right! I just read it as 15 stone 7lb (better to err on the side of caution ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I had one. My daughter comandeered it. I'd rather go for a brisk walk to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 I'd rather go for a brisk walk to be honest. Not round my way you wouldnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 I can only do 2 minutes before getting puffed and calf muscles feeling the strain A two minute work out sounds fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I'd rather go for a brisk walk to be honest. Not round my way you wouldnt Oh dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Listen walking is great and there is a lovely bridle path just across the field opposite me. My friend is ocming round over the weekend and I said - we could go out for a lovely walk along it and she said no , it scared her last time because someone was walking a dog along there! She would rather walk along the concrete bridle path alongside the road!!! Oh and she wasn't scared of the dog - she has 2 herself but that the person with the dog might be a mugger. Go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 What a shame. I might think twice about going anywhere secluded on my own....but if there are two of you......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have the Reebok one from Argos - umm - not used in a while but its good fun - you can just jog slowly watching tele and hanging on to the rear of the settee if needed = shut the curtains first!. And yes the good exercise bra is a must if you are well endowed at all!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 And yes the good exercise bra is a must if you are well endowed at all!!!!!!!!!!!! Shouldnt be a problem then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 In my experience all home exercise equipment ends up as a very expensive clothes rail and home alone is not motivating. Why not go halves with a friend on a personal trainer or walk briskly with some raucous music on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Or buy it all off Ebay like I do then when it comes time to sell it you should get most of your money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 In my experience all home exercise equipment ends up as a very expensive clothes rail Oh dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I've had one for years - before I hurt my knee, I would use it for 10 mins at a time. I'm just about able to use it very carefully now - and at least it's dry inside............ and no muggers with dogs lurking....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 In my experience all home exercise equipment ends up as a very expensive clothes rail Oh dear Weeeell, I did used to be a fitness instructor, I lost count of the amount of people who asked me if I wanted to buy their stationary bike/rowing machine/stepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I'm not really into these sort of things, it's all been there, had that - taken it the charity shop. These days I prefer long brisk walks, cycling and swimming. Cleaning the eglu & cube out is good excercise too, I may just buy more of those! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 I've had one for years - before I hurt my knee, I would use it for 10 mins at a time. I'm just about able to use it very carefully now - and at least it's dry inside............ and no muggers with dogs lurking....... My thoughts as well Lesley - I dont live in the safest of areas, especially after dark. It also appeals to me to be able to do something in the living room with music blaring and watching the chooks through the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...