Elliptical resistance level

BobJ19956
BobJ19956 Posts: 32 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
If I set the resistance level to "1" on my stationary bike it's like peddling downhill - easy peasy. But when I set my elliptical on "1" its like running in mud or sandy ... pretty tough for a beginner.

Is this normal? I know there is a real wide range in what a level one would be for different equipment, but in general shouldn't a level one setting be relatively easy? Just wondering if my elliptical (got used) is functioning correctly.

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  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    Yes, its normal. It's good that it feels tough right now. Means that you have room for improvement.
  • JonathanLepoff
    JonathanLepoff Posts: 46 Member
    One should be relatively easy. See what it feels like on level two
  • prettygirlstorm1
    prettygirlstorm1 Posts: 721 Member
    Wow that is different. I set mine on Level 12 with 12 resistance and I feel like I'm going up hill. The ones at my gym have a default of 10 and that was pretty easy. I would think 1 would be very easy.
  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    Each one is different and every person reacts differently as well. I'm usually at level 10, but I had to work my way there. I see people huffing and puffing next to me after 10 minutes and they are only level 1. Many people don't even bother with the elliptical and would rather just do the treadmill.
  • BobJ19956
    BobJ19956 Posts: 32 Member
    Mystery solved. I took the elliptical apart this aftenoon. The problem is the magnet was too close to the flywheel which increased the resistance. This space is supposed to be controlled by a small motor which apparently is not working. I manually repositioned the magnet, and now I can at least use the machine and not die from exhaustion after 60 seconds. If I weren't so cheap, I'd have a Sears tech come fix it, but for now I can adjust it periodically using my screwdriver & hammer. Thanks for the feedback guys!

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