Cross trainer stability

[oblio]

Hi folks

I have a ProForm cross trainer which I use 5-6 a week from a short session (21/28 mins) up to an hour. I am in the process of trying to get fit and lose weight...which is working well, I'm pleased to say.

The problem I have is that the cross trainer is c.80kg and I am c.90kg and the machine is in an upstairs bedroom. When I train the light fitting in the room below moves plus the machine itself is a little bit roll-y!(IYKWIM) I have checked all the nuts/screws etc and they are tight so I guess Im getting some movement through the floorboards.

I dont want to/cant really move the thing downstairs so am wondering if anyone else has experienced similar issues and if so, what they have done to reseolve them?

My thoughts are to get a large piece of wood c.6ft x 4ft and put the machine on this so at least the load is spread across a wider area and hopefully this will make it more stable.

Any sensible suggestions welcomed

Cheers

[ally_f]

Same issue with mine, Even adjusting the legs I get a pronounced 'wobble' that I just can't fix.

You can buy high density foam mats for gym equipment, they're around £20, and that's probably what I'm going to do.

[goldblum]

Either purchase a new machine with a lower centre of gravity,i.e a rower, or dismantle it and put it on a concrete floor downstairs.

[oblio]

ally_f said:

Same issue with mine, Even adjusting the legs I get a pronounced 'wobble' that I just can't fix.

You can buy high density foam mats for gym equipment, they're around £20, and that's probably what I'm going to do.

Yes I have these - they protect the carpet but dont stop the movement etc