Get fit when you’re obese requires some specialized exercise machines. Luckily, we’ve been there, used them, and know exactly what to look for!
When I was a young guy I was looking for the easiest way to pack on some muscle and lose fat. I found an old rowing machine in my basement and, once I figured out that it wasn’t a weird old bench press machine, I hopped on to get a workout. It seemed way too …
Read moreBest Rowing Machine for Heavy Person (300+lb Capacity)
If you’re a big guy or girl you’ve probably been thinking about increasing your fitness level or losing weight for awhile. I know that when I was at my heaviest I didn’t necessarily care about losing weight, I just wanted to be able to walk up a flight of stairs without losing my breath and …
Read moreChoosing the Best Mini Trampoline for Heavy Adults (400lb Capacity)
“Just hop on a treadmill in the morning. Oh wait…treadmills are only made for skinny people? Doesn’t anyone even have a treadmill for big guys?!” If you’re a big guy, you’ve probably been told to lose weight a thousand times. Or maybe you’ve just told yourself to do it a thousand times. Every time I …
Read moreBest Heavy Duty Treadmills For Big and Heavy Guys (300+lbs)
If you’re morbidly obese, you’re well aware that it’s a cruel lot in life. The worst part is that, according to many doctors and product manufacturers, you literally might be too fat to exercise and lose weight. “Oh you weigh over 500 pounds? Sorry, we don’t have any exercise equipment that will support you. And …
Read moreBest Home Exercise Equipment to use if You’re Morbidly Obese (5 Options)
When I first started shopping for home exercise equipment I was disillusioned pretty quick. What do you mean that there are no machines for a guy my size? Are you saying I’m too fat to lose weight?? Even the best recumbent stationary bikes wouldn’t quite support my weight and I was left with no option …
Read moreThe Best Recumbent Stationary Bikes (up to 400lb capacity)
If you hear rhythmic bumping and heavy breathing from my office cubicle, don’t worry, I’m just getting in my workout. At least that’s how it used to be. When the first wave of under desk bikes hit the market, you could tell instantly when someone had one in their office. They were inefficient, loud, and …
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