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Leg Master?

EskimoGirl — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:19:26 GMT

Anyone have this for a while, use it and see results? Would like to hear some details. I tried one but honestly didn't "feel" what all the hosts claim they feel while doing it. Thought it was strange that I felt nothing and had no trouble moving my legs. I do need to tone up my legs but not sure I should try this machine again. Thanks in advance!

Re: Leg Master?

esmerelda — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:49:19 GMT

@EskimoGirl I have an older one. I could feel it but didn’t do it enough to see a difference. I thought I had donated it and was going to order the new one. I like the shorter ”runners.” But I still have the other one. So I’m going to dust it off and put it where I’ll use it again and more often.

Re: Leg Master?

Zhills — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 16:54:31 GMT

I put a plastic jar on each end of my old one to shorten the glide.

I think it makes a difference. You do not actually feel the core muscles working, but I think it helps.

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Foxxee — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:10:02 GMT

You must be in excellent shape if you didn't feel anything. You are standing on it, not sitting on a chair?

This thing is surprisingly difficult on first try for most. I could only do 15 seconds. Although, only one minute daily is required, I'm up to 5 minutes every other day. I wanted to tone my muscles, not build muscles, so I don't use it every day.

I have the larger version and yes, it works for me. It has toned my thighs, abdomen, buttocks, entire midsection.

Re: Leg Master?

pugvette74 — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:10:46 GMT

@EskimoGirl I just ordered one today in the black with the Free Shipping. I had a different one years ago, but it was so wide to stretch out to the sides. This one looks really good. Can't wait to receive it. Some reviews give you suggestions.

Re: Leg Master?

Pook — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:52:32 GMT

@EskimoGirl I had the older version and really liked it and got extra toned from it but after 2 years it broke so ordered the newer one. I didn't think is was as good of a workout at first but now find it has given me the same great toning. I do 10 sets of 100 throughout the day. I would say use it regularly and you surely will notice muscle tightening all over - especially abs and legs. Make sure you are standing straight and not hunched over.

I find it odd that you felt nothing since I work out at least 2 hours or so daily plus walking 2-4 miles most days and I felt it after only 10 reps.

Re: Leg Master?

EskimoGirl — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:45:59 GMT

Ha ha! I'm not in excellent shape but I do workout regularly. I'm mostly a (fast) walker with some pilates thrown in here and there. Maybe I need to give it another shot.

Re: Leg Master?

EskimoGirl — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:48:16 GMT

@Pook Yes, that is what I thought too - how come I feel nothing?! I was standing on the unit. Do you keep knees straight or with a slight bend? I just was surprised that it wasn't hard for me. Maybe I should order one and try again?

Re: Leg Master?

Pook — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:53:36 GMT

@EskimoGirl wrote:
@Pook Yes, that is what I thought too - how come I feel nothing?! I was standing on the unit. Do you keep knees straight or with a slight bend? I just was surprised that it wasn't hard for me. Maybe I should order one and try again?

If you are standing straight your knees should automatically be straight. It really is not possible to stand straight with any bend in the knees without putting a strain on both your back and knees.

Re: Leg Master?

BExplorer — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:59:20 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
You must be in excellent shape if you didn't feel anything. You are standing on it, not sitting on a chair?

This thing is surprisingly difficult on first try for most. I could only do 15 seconds. Although, only one minute daily is required, I'm up to 5 minutes every other day. I wanted to tone my muscles, not build muscles, so I don't use it every day.

I have the larger version and yes, it works for me. It has toned my thighs, abdomen, buttocks, entire midsection.

@Foxxee Do you do your five minutes consecutively, or broken up throughout the day? TIA 😊

Re: Leg Master?

esmerelda — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 18:30:40 GMT

@Pook wrote:
@EskimoGirl wrote:
@Pook Yes, that is what I thought too - how come I feel nothing?! I was standing on the unit. Do you keep knees straight or with a slight bend? I just was surprised that it wasn't hard for me. Maybe I should order one and try again?
If you are standing straight your knees should automatically be straight. It really is not possible to stand straight with any bend in the knees without putting a strain on both your back and knees.

@Pook @EskimoGirl Maybe instead of straight the word should be “locked.” Do you do it with your knees locked. I would say no.

Re: Leg Master?

esmerelda — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 18:32:10 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
I put a plastic jar on each end of my old one to shorten the glide.

I think it makes a difference. You do not actually feel the core muscles working, but I think it helps.

@Zhills Do you anchor the jars somehow?

Re: Leg Master?

Pook — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:23:53 GMT

@esmerelda wrote:
@Pook wrote:
@EskimoGirl wrote:
@Pook Yes, that is what I thought too - how come I feel nothing?! I was standing on the unit. Do you keep knees straight or with a slight bend? I just was surprised that it wasn't hard for me. Maybe I should order one and try again?
If you are standing straight your knees should automatically be straight. It really is not possible to stand straight with any bend in the knees without putting a strain on both your back and knees.
@Pook @EskimoGirl Maybe instead of straight the word should be “locked.” Do you do it with your knees locked. I would say no.

My knees are naturally straight the whole time so I guess I would say locked in a straight position. I can't even do it without my legs not being completely straight.

Re: Leg Master?

Foxxee — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:07:47 GMT

@BExplorer wrote:
@Foxxee wrote:
You must be in excellent shape if you didn't feel anything. You are standing on it, not sitting on a chair?

This thing is surprisingly difficult on first try for most. I could only do 15 seconds. Although, only one minute daily is required, I'm up to 5 minutes every other day. I wanted to tone my muscles, not build muscles, so I don't use it every day.

I have the larger version and yes, it works for me. It has toned my thighs, abdomen, buttocks, entire midsection.

@Foxxee Do you do your five minutes consecutively, or broken up throughout the day? TIA 😊

@BExplorer

I try to do as many minutes as I can at one time. It's funny, sometimes only a minute at one time and feel like I'm going backwards, but then other days, 2 or more minutes at a time, but get that 5 minutes in. I am pushing for straight 5 minutes, though.

Re: Leg Master?

BExplorer — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:29:24 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
@BExplorer wrote:
@Foxxee wrote:
You must be in excellent shape if you didn't feel anything. You are standing on it, not sitting on a chair?

This thing is surprisingly difficult on first try for most. I could only do 15 seconds. Although, only one minute daily is required, I'm up to 5 minutes every other day. I wanted to tone my muscles, not build muscles, so I don't use it every day.

I have the larger version and yes, it works for me. It has toned my thighs, abdomen, buttocks, entire midsection.

@Foxxee Do you do your five minutes consecutively, or broken up throughout the day? TIA 😊
@BExplorer

I try to do as many minutes as I can at one time. It's funny, sometimes only a minute at one time and feel like I'm going backwards, but then other days, 2 or more minutes at a time, but get that 5 minutes in. I am pushing for straight 5 minutes, though.

Thanks @Foxxee , it sounds like you are doing great! I do several one minute intervals throughout the day and those are challenging for me😑.

Re: Leg Master?

EskimoGirl — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:46:03 GMT

@Pook ok, so you are saying not to have a slight bend in the knees? Keep them straight, or locked? That may be the reason why on some of the reviews people said they had knee pain then? Thank you for all your info too! It's helping me to decide what to do.

Re: Leg Master?

Pook — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 19:58:36 GMT

@EskimoGirl wrote:
@Pook ok, so you are saying not to have a slight bend in the knees? Keep them straight, or locked? That may be the reason why on some of the reviews people said they had knee pain then? Thank you for all your info too! It's helping me to decide what to do.

Having even slightly bent knees probably would cause knee pain as it is an unnatural movement with this. I don't think the back could stay straight either thus causing back isssues and the core especially wouldn't tighten. Also, you need core muscle strength and upper leg muscles to do this.

Re: Leg Master?

Zhills — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 22:55:55 GMT

@esmerelda wrote:
@Zhills wrote:
I put a plastic jar on each end of my old one to shorten the glide.

I think it makes a difference. You do not actually feel the core muscles working, but I think it helps.
@Zhills Do you anchor the jars somehow?

No. They have bars around them, they don't move.