Exercise...no...not for you fatty.

ShreddedTweet

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

This.

Also furthermore, obese people don't tend to exercise which means they don't buy exercise products which means that manufacturers really have no incentive to spend more money making them safe for fat people.

You want to change things?

Get more fat people to buy exercise equipment.

If only thin/skinny/lean people are the target market for exercise equipment, then how do you foresee helping `fat people` get into the whole aspect of using exercise equipment?

Really, these sort of comments are not helpful to try to motivate people that want to lose weight and get into using exercise machines/equipment.

There are threads on this website where people are scared to go to the gym because of the people that may be in there commenting on there size?

Are you familiar with engineering? If not, are you familiar with logic? You cannot safely expect to put someone who weights 300plus pounds on a machine made out of metal and plastic with small bolts and cogs etc and expect there not to be an accident.
It's nobody's fault, it's common sense. Lose the weight with a calorie deficit or by walking/weight lifting etc and then safely use the equipment.
No more excuses please.

_Danno_

What's wrong with outside? why do you need a machine?

I personally hate doing cardio on a machine unless I absolutely have to.. I'd much rather be outside!

There's nothing wrong with exercising outside but some people are embarrassed to do so because of their size

missybct

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

Wow.

Double WOW! some people!!!

Triple Wow. I literally went slack jawed at this. Why would having a higher weight limit on a piece of equipment be of any relevance to somebody who was well under the weight limit?

Maybe if more equipment did have a higher weight limit more people wouldn't fear it so much.

twinketta

jajaja when i was 300+ i broke an elliptical machine.

There are undertakers/hospitals/wheelchairs that have broken equipment too?

If someone wants to go to a gym to try to improve their health/size then they should be applauded....and assessed by an instructor.

If they are not of a suitable weight to use the equipment then the instructor/induction person should take that into account and offer support and advice.

Cr01502

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

This.

Also furthermore, obese people don't tend to exercise which means they don't buy exercise products which means that manufacturers really have no incentive to spend more money making them safe for fat people.

You want to change things?

Get more fat people to buy exercise equipment.

If only thin/skinny/lean people are the target market for exercise equipment, then how do you foresee helping `fat people` get into the whole aspect of using exercise equipment?

Really, these sort of comments are not helpful to try to motivate people that want to lose weight and get into using exercise machines/equipment.

There are threads on this website where people are scared to go to the gym because of the people that may be in there commenting on there size?

I by no means stated that thin/lean people were the target market. I was simply stating that manufacturers aren't inclined to build a machine for someone who weighs 500lbs because they simple won't sell.

I'm not sure how my comment would possibly be construed as making fun of fat people at the gym . . . .

If my simple comment implying that their needs to be a demand in order for there to be a supply somehow detours someone from their weight loss then perhaps they were looking for an excuse to be detoured.

Missjulesdid

What's wrong with outside? why do you need a machine?

I personally hate doing cardio on a machine unless I absolutely have to.. I'd much rather be outside!

Because some fatties are self conscious due to people yelling rude comments out of windows... or perhaps a car full of college boys throwing a soda at you... ya know stuff like that.


Anyway, yeah, I've exceeded the weight limit on machines, step ladders, canoes, bicycles, etc and never had a problem.. I'm just careful not to exceed it by *too much* and not go nuts on the things. When I bought my bicycle, I weighed 340 pounds. The "limit" on my bike was 260 pounds. I went to the bike shop and talked to an awesome sales rep. He told me that as long as I didn't go crazy off of curbs, or try to take it off road, and paid careful attention to my tire inflation, I'll be fine on it.... and he was right!...... Now for something like say... bungee jumping, I'd pay close attention to weight limits, but everything else, I inspect to make sure it's in good working order and seems sturdy enough and do what I gotta do!

ShreddedTweet

What's wrong with outside? why do you need a machine?

I personally hate doing cardio on a machine unless I absolutely have to.. I'd much rather be outside!

Because some fatties are self conscious due to people yelling rude comments out of windows... or perhaps a car full of college boys throwing a soda at you... ya know stuff like that.

Put on your earphones and ignore them. If that is going to stop you getting fit then you need to grow a thicker skin. Life can be cruel sometimes to everyone, you think people don't make comments to skinny people too? They do. Get over it and get on with it. No excuses.

ShreddedTweet

jajaja when i was 300+ i broke an elliptical machine.

There are undertakers/hospitals/wheelchairs that have broken equipment too?

If someone wants to go to a gym to try to improve their health/size then they should be applauded....and assessed by an instructor.

If they are not of a suitable weight to use the equipment then the instructor/induction person should take that into account and offer support and advice.

You have a very odd means of arguing your point.

You must surely realise the health and safety implications of very heavy people using machinery not designed for them?

You must also consider that manufacturers are not going to build exercise equipment for very overweight people at a low cost because the parts are much more expensive due to having to be reinforced.

This is all common sense.

There is no personal agenda.

Lose the weight, THEN use the equipment.

taunto

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

This.

Also furthermore, obese people don't tend to exercise which means they don't buy exercise products which means that manufacturers really have no incentive to spend more money making them safe for fat people.

You want to change things?

Get more fat people to buy exercise equipment.

If only thin/skinny/lean people are the target market for exercise equipment, then how do you foresee helping `fat people` get into the whole aspect of using exercise equipment?

Really, these sort of comments are not helpful to try to motivate people that want to lose weight and get into using exercise machines/equipment.

There are threads on this website where people are scared to go to the gym because of the people that may be in there commenting on there size?

Are you... are you....

are you freakin kidding me?

The guy (and the lady he quoted) told you the truth in the nicest possible way. Its simple economics and general knowledge. Fit people tend to work the treadmill more. Hence why the weight limits because makign them stronger for overweight people like me would require more material which would require more cost which means the prices goes up which means the sales go down.

There are definitely treadmills out there for fatties like me. It just costs extra dollars.

How did the comments NOT sound helpful? Did you get scared by the boogie monster named economics?

taunto

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

Wow.

Double WOW! some people!!!

Triple Wow. I literally went slack jawed at this. Why would having a higher weight limit on a piece of equipment be of any relevance to somebody who was well under the weight limit?

Maybe if more equipment did have a higher weight limit more people wouldn't fear it so much.

Heres a thought... spend some more coins and buy a stronger one? Just because we are fat doesn't mean the people who aren't have to pay the extra cost of additional material put in a regular treadmill to make it stronger.

Or better yet, go outside. I know, I know, its cold/hot but you wanna be cheap so just go outside. Or lift weights. Or do insanity or something. Don't make the manufacturers increase cost for everybody just because you feel left out...

twinketta

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I by no means stated that thin/lean people were the target market. I was simply stating that manufacturers aren't inclined to build a machine for someone who weighs 500lbs because they simple won't sell.

I'm not sure how my comment would possibly be construed as making fun of fat people at the gym . . . .

If my simple comment implying that their needs to be a demand in order for there to be a supply somehow detours someone from their weight loss then perhaps they were looking for an excuse to be detoured.
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Maybe the whole `fat people at the gym` is not very good terminology?

IMO that is the very thought that I would be thinking and be worried about, if I was about to step into a gym and I was overweight?

Missjulesdid

What's wrong with outside? why do you need a machine?

I personally hate doing cardio on a machine unless I absolutely have to.. I'd much rather be outside!

Because some fatties are self conscious due to people yelling rude comments out of windows... or perhaps a car full of college boys throwing a soda at you... ya know stuff like that.

Put on your earphones and ignore them. If that is going to stop you getting fit then you need to grow a thicker skin. Life can be cruel sometimes to everyone, you think people don't make comments to skinny people too? They do. Get over it and get on with it. No excuses.

Clearly it's not stopping me.. I said *some fatties* . People are different, some are very thin skinned and can't bear the thought of being mocked and bullied. I actually have compassion for these people and do understand that this is an obstacle for them. I'm sorry that you do not. Telling damaged people to suck it up is not really helpful.

cjpembo

The average american male is 197 lb and the average female is 167 lb. The rest is economics and engineering.

ShreddedTweet

I by no means stated that thin/lean people were the target market. I was simply stating that manufacturers aren't inclined to build a machine for someone who weighs 500lbs because they simple won't sell.

I'm not sure how my comment would possibly be construed as making fun of fat people at the gym . . . .

If my simple comment implying that their needs to be a demand in order for there to be a supply somehow detours someone from their weight loss then perhaps they were looking for an excuse to be detoured.
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[/quote] Maybe the whole `fat people at the gym` is not very good terminology?

IMO that is the very thought that I would be thinking and be worried about, if I was about to step into a gym and I was overweight?
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I'm sorry to have to say it but that is your issue. There are a lot of 'Fat people at the gym' I go to and when I see them I think, 'Good for them' not the opposite. People who work out applaud other people who work out, whatever size they start at. Besides, most people there are not thinking of or looking at you. They're thinking about their own workout.

_SABOTEUR_

It's a harsh reality, but there have to be some consequences for getting big. There are plenty of exercises, whether they're DVD workouts, walking or free weights. Don't be discouraged, you'll lose the weight if you are determined.

Imagine how proud you'll feel when you reach a weight you can use those machines.

MelsAuntie

What's wrong with outside? why do you need a machine?

I personally hate doing cardio on a machine unless I absolutely have to.. I'd much rather be outside!

Which would be awesome if it didn't get up to 110 degrees out where I live. I'll take a cardio machine over heat stroke any way.

I live in Michigan. If I don't want to exercise outside in the rain, snow, sleet, or when It's nice and I need to be in the garden or the barn, I'd exercise about one week a year. I MUCH prefer to use my elliptical machine in the house after dark while watching TV.

rml_16

Telling damaged people to suck it up is not really helpful.

This is an Internet message board, not a psychologist's office. The best answer we can give is to suck it up because in the end, that's what you have to do in order to achieve your goals -- ANY goals, not just fitness. Life in general is about sucking it up.

And like ShreddedTweet, I've seen people at my gym who probably weighed 500-600 pounds doing what they could from where they were and my only thought was, "Go, you!" We all start somewhere.

Crankstr

The squat rack has no limit...have at it! It will help you slim down as you eat in a calorie deficit..win all around!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/924179-fat-girl-squatting

ShreddedTweet

The squat rack has no limit...have at it! It will help you slim down as you eat in a calorie deficit..win all around!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/924179-fat-girl-squatting

I will never get tired of this gif. That lady is amazing.

missybct

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

Wow.

Double WOW! some people!!!

Triple Wow. I literally went slack jawed at this. Why would having a higher weight limit on a piece of equipment be of any relevance to somebody who was well under the weight limit?

Maybe if more equipment did have a higher weight limit more people wouldn't fear it so much.

Heres a thought... spend some more coins and buy a stronger one? Just because we are fat doesn't mean the people who aren't have to pay the extra cost of additional material put in a regular treadmill to make it stronger.

Or better yet, go outside. I know, I know, its cold/hot but you wanna be cheap so just go outside. Or lift weights. Or do insanity or something. Don't make the manufacturers increase cost for everybody just because you feel left out...

Woah, hold up - I'm not exceeding the weight limit, and I'm not afraid of using equipment, I was sort of speaking for others. I don't feel left out...

Spend some coins - well, that option isn't available to everybody. Some people don't have the coins to spend on heavier equipment, in the same way some smaller people do not. I use equipment at the gym, so it's irrelevant to me, but I hear what you and others have said about engineering logics and prices for companies.

I lost nearly 30lbs from just walking alone, so I know it's good and works. I am self conscious in the gym because I'm a fairly big girl and surrounded by a lot of slim, athletic people - but do you know what I think? Well, I'm at the gym. I'm not there ****ing around - I'm getting on with it. If you want to judge me for trying to change my life then go right ahead because I couldn't give a toss. (Sorry, that wasn't aimed at anyone in particular). I felt the same way about walking around the village - if people wanted to have a giggle at me being fat and pounding the pavements, more fool them. I know not everyone has that level of confidence though.

Cr01502

I by no means stated that thin/lean people were the target market. I was simply stating that manufacturers aren't inclined to build a machine for someone who weighs 500lbs because they simple won't sell.

I'm not sure how my comment would possibly be construed as making fun of fat people at the gym . . . .

If my simple comment implying that their needs to be a demand in order for there to be a supply somehow detours someone from their weight loss then perhaps they were looking for an excuse to be detoured.
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Maybe the whole `fat people at the gym` is not very good terminology?

IMO that is the very thought that I would be thinking and be worried about, if I was about to step into a gym and I was overweight?
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Fat people are at the gym. They're at their houses. They're in the parks. At the movies. So are skinny people. Fat isn't a bad word. It's just a descriptive term. I was fat now I'm not. I might be making a pretty bold assumption here but my guess is that if someone is on this site trying to lose weight they've more than likely accepted the fact that they're fat. I by no means discouraged anyone from going to the gym. In fact I encourage fat people to go to the gym and to stay off the machines. But I would also encourage that of skinny people. My point is only that manufacturers don't make machines for morbidly obese individuals because there is no market.

emcwilli

What's wrong with outside? why do you need a machine?

I personally hate doing cardio on a machine unless I absolutely have to.. I'd much rather be outside!

Which would be awesome if it didn't get up to 110 degrees out where I live. I'll take a cardio machine over heat stroke any way.

No kidding. I will exercise outside from late October through early April. Other than that, being outside is pretty much limited to the mad dash from my car to the building.

totz hear y'all on this issue. a suggestion for good cardio meanwhile: swimming, if y'have access to a pool.

taunto

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

Wow.

Double WOW! some people!!!

Triple Wow. I literally went slack jawed at this. Why would having a higher weight limit on a piece of equipment be of any relevance to somebody who was well under the weight limit?

Maybe if more equipment did have a higher weight limit more people wouldn't fear it so much.

Heres a thought... spend some more coins and buy a stronger one? Just because we are fat doesn't mean the people who aren't have to pay the extra cost of additional material put in a regular treadmill to make it stronger.

Or better yet, go outside. I know, I know, its cold/hot but you wanna be cheap so just go outside. Or lift weights. Or do insanity or something. Don't make the manufacturers increase cost for everybody just because you feel left out...

Woah, hold up - I'm not exceeding the weight limit, and I'm not afraid of using equipment, I was sort of speaking for others. I don't feel left out...

Spend some coins - well, that option isn't available to everybody. Some people don't have the coins to spend on heavier equipment, in the same way some smaller people do not. I use equipment at the gym, so it's irrelevant to me, but I hear what you and others have said about engineering logics and prices for companies.

I lost nearly 30lbs from just walking alone, so I know it's good and works. I am self conscious in the gym because I'm a fairly big girl and surrounded by a lot of slim, athletic people - but do you know what I think? Well, I'm at the gym. I'm not there ****ing around - I'm getting on with it. If you want to judge me for trying to change my life then go right ahead because I couldn't give a toss. (Sorry, that wasn't aimed at anyone in particular). I felt the same way about walking around the village - if people wanted to have a giggle at me being fat and pounding the pavements, more fool them. I know not everyone has that level of confidence though.

You're completely missing the point AND derailing from your original statement. If you can't afford it, walk outside. Don't come here and say people are mean for saying the right thing. You're welcome for the free education.

Crankstr

The squat rack has no limit...have at it! It will help you slim down as you eat in a calorie deficit..win all around!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/924179-fat-girl-squatting

I will never get tired of this gif. That lady is amazing.

sure is!

BigGuy47

My treadmill has weight limit of 275. I used the treadmill daily when I was over 300lbs. Due to my excessive weight the belt would occasionally slip at random intervals. When it slipped it was like stepping on a patch on ice. Many times I nearly lost my balance when the belt slipped. Each morning when I stepped on the treadmill there's was a certain amount of excitement or fear that I would fall when the belt slipped. I think this anxiety elevated my heart-rate and caused a greater calorie burn.

PetulantOne

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

Wow.

Double WOW! some people!!!

I think I'm missing something. I can't figure out why you think that's rude?

Cr01502

quirkytizzy

This is what it looks like in my parking lot in the winter:



See that snow? Up halfway to the wheel rims?

Yeah. Having indoor equipment that can handle your weight is a complaint I could see as being valid.

Outdoor exercise is not always viable.

rml_16

Because not just overweight/obese people exercise?

Wow.

Double WOW! some people!!!

I think I'm missing something. I can't figure out why you think that's rude?

Especially since the OP stated that he wouldn't need to use the equipment if he were at a healthier weight, which is absurd.

rml_16

This is what it looks like in my parking lot in the winter:



See that snow? Up halfway to the wheel rims?

Yeah. Having indoor equipment that can handle your weight is a complaint I could see as being valid.

Outdoor exercise is not always viable.

I lived in Buffalo for 5 1/2 years. The snow was to my waist pretty much every day from November to March. It was also below 0 actual temp (before you factored int he wind chill). There were no sidewalks where I lived. I exercised outside regularly.

I do not exercise outside in hail or thunderstorms. Those are about the only things that keep me inside.