Hi Everyone!

16 days to surgery! But I now have a problem. I weigh 407lbs. (Need to lose 10 more by surgery date...yikes!). So decided that maybe I SHOULD exercise afterall, LOL. Except I have a dilemma that I am thinking you might be able to relate to....I can't find an exercise bike or elliptical that will hold me! They all have max weights of 300 to 350.

What are you all using for your in-house exercise equipment?!

I have the same problem girl:(

I believe the Cybex Arc Trainer (which I love and swear by) has a weight limit of 400 pounds, so you may be able to get away with that. All of the Planet Fitness' that Ive gone to have the Cybex Arc Trainer. And I believe some of the Precor treadmills have a 500 pound weight limit (although it might be specific models so check on that). You could also just do some walking at a track (indoor if you live where its cold) or even walk laps around the mall. Whenever I feel like walking in the winter (I walk everyday when its warmer, so I start missing it in the winter) I go to the mall. I get to do laps around and get exercise while also doing some shopping too

Before you spend a fortune on equiptment try sneakers .. no weight limit to my knowledge. I had to do a major 12 pound "crash" 3 weeks prior to my preop liquids. If my weight wasn't down it was cancelled. Even the nutritionist was like no way .. just reschedule. Well it wasn't pretty but I got it done.

I have a Eliptical & love it! It cost $400 3 years ago. I love working at home. I put bands on the walls with hooks, fitness ball & stacking weights. That is all you need. Cheaper and more private than a gym.

K

I believe the Cybex Arc Trainer (which I love and swear by) has a weight limit of 400 pounds, so you may be able to get away with that. All of the Planet Fitness' that Ive gone to have the Cybex Arc Trainer. And I believe some of the Precor treadmills have a 500 pound weight limit (although it might be specific models so check on that). You could also just do some walking at a track (indoor if you live where its cold) or even walk laps around the mall. Whenever I feel like walking in the winter (I walk everyday when its warmer, so I start missing it in the winter) I go to the mall. I get to do laps around and get exercise while also doing some shopping too

Get on the stationary bike.

Get on the stationary bike.

Would absolutely love to except I can't find a stationary bike with a weight limit over 300lbs

When I was 394 I used plently of things at the gym that I am sure I was not supposed to LOL! I was just thinking that since the bike is not actually moving and you are sitting still it couldn't do too much damage? The only thing that is really moving are your legs but then again depending on the brand....

If you are willing to go to a gym, most commercial equipment has higher limits