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Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

Snowhite714 — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 04:58:12 GMT

Watching the QVC TSV presentations today for the treadmill. The weight limit is 265 lbs. Why is it that so many of these machines set their weight limits below 300#, what about people who are over 300# and want to exercise? Do they need to lose the weight before they can use one of these machines? I say increase the weight limit to 350# so more people can take advantage of these machines. Just a thought that I always have when I see these presentations.

Re: Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

Venezia — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 05:13:29 GMT

There are treadmills out there for people of much higher weights, but they cost a lot more and are larger and heavier. QVC is catering to a different segment of the population, especially as this one folds flat for storage.

Re: Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

GCR18 — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 05:19:51 GMT

I am guessing the manufacturer couldn't meet the price point if they had to make the equipment for a higher weight. I agree with you. 265 is an odd number to set the limit.

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esmerelda — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 06:11:17 GMT

Ther are less expensive treadmills that support more weight.

I thought the belt was pretty narrow.

Re: Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

kitcat51 — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:03:05 GMT

Most slim treadmills have a weight limit of 220.

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qualitygal — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:50:53 GMT

Wonder if it's due to balance of the machine, so no one is hurt. The larger machines, probably cost too much and are found in gyms. Just a thought.

Re: Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

Pook — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 11:36:49 GMT

No matter how much anyone weighs there are many devices or workout options for anyone who wants to be more fit. Body blades, free weights, wonder core, bars with bands like the one Tony Little has and many more things.

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Still Raining — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:12:53 GMT

This is a sort of a flimsy device so it will take much weight. It you want a smooth movement you need a much better product or a gym.

Re: Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

queen75 — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 16:13:44 GMT

@esmerelda wrote:
Ther are less expensive treadmills that support more weight.

I thought the belt was pretty narrow.

Pretty narrow and very short..

Re: Weight Limitations on Exercise Machines

Jinlei — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 19:38:44 GMT

I thought it looked like a piece of junk for $500. They should make the weight limit higher so everyone could use it.