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Short people problems

Crochetmama84
Crochetmama84 Posts: 224 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Gym equipment is not made for those under 5 feet. Im 4'11" and finding any equipment that i can reach is hard! Anyone else have this issue? What do you do?

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  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,497 Member
    I grab a chair or a bench or climb alot. LOL. I'm 5'0"
    I've also invested in equipment to use at home. Its mainly been birthday and christmas gifts of fitness. LOVE being able to workout at home
  • Crochetmama84
    Crochetmama84 Posts: 224 Member
    I have a recumbent bike but even at the closest setting im struggling to reach pedals and its hard to find a way off of it.
  • redheadrocker22
    redheadrocker22 Posts: 4 Member
    I am also 4'11 :) I don't have much of a problem with the things in the gym, one of the ones you pull down (sorry don't know the name of it) I kneel on the seat to reach the bar but other than that I am ok something I have to put the seat really low down haha!!!
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